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

Melachim Aleph ch.20-A war in the North-nothing changes. - Jun 25, 2024 - A look at Achav's miraculous victories against the northern enemy.Overtones for Israel today.Shiur given at Yeshivat Hesder in Modiin Israel.

Shoftim ch.6-Gidon pt.1 - May 21, 2024 - Beginning of an analysis on the doubting hero.Very challenging.

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.