YUTORAH: R' Ian Shaffer -- Recent Shiurim Podcast
1) Sefer Daniel ch.8
Sefer Daniel ch.8 - Sep 16, 2025 - Describing the dreams of Daniel and their significance. In memory of Rabbi I Bernstein whose yahrzeit is on 22 Elul.Given at the OU learning program at the Yeshivat ...Show More
2) Intro to Megillat Esther 5785
Intro to Megillat Esther 5785 - Mar 11, 2025 - A different approach to the story which embellishes the event and puts the story into a wider historical context. Based on writings of Rav Benny Lau.
3) Kings 2 ch.16-Achaz-a real enigma
Kings 2 ch.16-Achaz-a real enigma - Jan 28, 2025 - Looking at the difficult turn of events in the southern kingdom. Also a strange reference to the 'salamander'.
4) Sefer Shoftim ch.15 Shimshon's campaign
Sefer Shoftim ch.15 Shimshon's campaign - Nov 19, 2024 - Continuing the remarkable life of Shimshon and his complete devotion to the Jewish people.Many allusions to the current situation with the 21s...Show More
5) Kings 2 ch.7-Some parallels to 2024
Kings 2 ch.7-Some parallels to 2024 - Nov 12, 2024 - This chapter is a testament to faith and trust in Hashem whilst facing a formidable enemy from the north. Dedicated to the memory of Felix Wolkenfe...Show More
6) Shoftim ch.14-Shimshon begins his campaign
Shoftim ch.14-Shimshon begins his campaign - Nov 5, 2024 - We are examining the special activity of Shimshon.Concept of avera lishma applies here. Shiur given in Modiin as an ongoing tanach series.In...Show More
7) Melachim Aleph ch.20-A war in the North-nothing changes.
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...Show More
8) Shoftim ch.6-Gidon pt.1
Shoftim ch.6-Gidon pt.1 - May 21, 2024 - Beginning of an analysis on the doubting hero.Very challenging.
9) Shoftim ch.5- Beautiful analyses of major characters
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 Israe...Show More
10) Shoftim ch.4-Is Devora a paradigm for today?
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 i...Show More