YUTORAH: R' Ian Shaffer -- Recent Shiurim Podcast
1) Sefer Ezra ch.1
Sefer Ezra ch.1 - Nov 18, 2025 - Intro to a fantastic sefer. Encouragement for our generation. Lesson given at the Hesder Yeshiva in Modiin to the anglo group connected to the OU.
2) Sefer Shmuel Aleph ch.12
Sefer Shmuel Aleph ch.12 - Oct 28, 2025 - Shmuel's final speech to the Jewish people.Many parallels to our situation here in Israel. Be'ezrat Hashem Nenatzeach!
3) 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
4) 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.
5) 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'.
6) 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
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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.