YUTORAH: R' Mordechai Torczyner -- Recent Shiurim

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 213: 24:12-15 - Dovid's appeal to Shaul, Part 2 - Nov 13, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Dovid invokes the Mashal HaKadmoni - but what is that? And why does he compare himself to a dead dog and a louse? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

When SY Agnon Saw the Wind - Nov 12, 2026 - Derashah for Parshat Toldot 5787. What S Y Agnon's story מאויב לאוהב teaches about Parshat Toldot and about Zionism today.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 212: 24:9-12 - Dovid's appeal to Shaul, Part 1 - Nov 12, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Dovid emerges from the cave, showing Shaul the torn corner of his cloak. What will he say to Shaul? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Megillah 17a-17b - Nov 10, 2026 - Reading Megillat Esther, Hallel, Shema and Shemoneh Esreih in order.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #77 - Using a Hot Water Bottle on Shabbat - Nov 10, 2026 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: May one use a hot water bottle to mitigate a stomachache on Shabbat? Note: Please consult your doctor for medical advice, and your halachic authority for halachic advice. To sign up for the whatsapp go to http://tiny.cc/wamedical

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 211: 24:4-7 - Calming his men, Cutting the cloak - Nov 10, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Shaul starts his reign, and then his son Yonatan suddenly attacks the Plishtim. Why do Dovid's men want to harm Shaul, and how does Dovid calm them? And what is the meaning of cutting Shaul's cloak? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Yehoshua #29: 7:4-8 - Reaction to a Rout - Nov 9, 2026 - Why is Yehoshua so upset about losing 36 soldiers? And is he really saying we should have stayed out of Israel?

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 210: 24:4-6 - Dovid cuts the cloak, but no more - Nov 8, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. What does Dovid do, when he has Shaul at his mercy? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Artificial Intelligence as a Posek - Nov 7, 2026 - Exploring three challenges to relying on AI for psak: The quality of the psak (in terms of learning, analytical ability and sensitivity); the religious element in psak; the safety of halachah and masorah. A bit rushed.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 209: 24:2-3 - The Tzniut of Shaul - Nov 6, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Why does Shemuel need to tell us that Shaul was in the cave to use the washroom? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel