YUTORAH: R' Ian Shaffer -- Recent Shiurim Shaffer, Rabbi Ian

Shoftim ch.5- Beautiful analyses of major characters - Mar 26, 2024 - A look at the shirat Devorah and its significance.Also avera lishma and Rav Steinsalz's comments on Devorah. Shiur in Modiin Israel.Dedicated in honor of our granddaughter's (Shira Levitt to Avi Thurman) wedding IYH in Baltimore on 8th April 2024.

Shoftim ch.4-Is Devora a paradigm for today? - Mar 12, 2024 - Ch.4 and a discussion about the issues surrounding Devora-modesty and validity. Is she a paradigm for the yoetzet/toenet of today? Shiur in Modiin Israel

Kings 1 ch.12-The psychology of Yeravam - Mar 5, 2024 - The aftermath of Shlomo-an attempt to explain the paradox of Yeravam-dedicated in honor of Zahal and to bring back the hostages speedily BE'H.

Shoftim ch.3 Ehud - Feb 27, 2024 - The lessons learned from an amazing leader.Shiur given to Ayelet Hashachar English speaking group.In memory of Shaul Greenglick ,killed in Gaza,nephew of Yaakov, my wife's cousin.May his memory be for a blessing.

Kings 1 ch.11 pt.2-end of Shlomo - Feb 20, 2024 - Final events of Shlomo's life.How do we memorialize him? dedicated in memory of an old friend ,Michael Rabin zal from Edgware NW London, who passed away this week.May his memory be for a blessing.Modiin Israel.

Intro #2 Sefer Shoftim - Feb 13, 2024 - Explanation of Yeridat Hadorot .Also the effects of assimilation in the ancient world.
Dedicated in honor of our amazing army and also on occasion of my daughter's 46 birthday. May Elisheva go from strength to strength.