1) Shabbaton - The Ramban's insight into protecting the spirit of Shabbos and Yom Tov 2) A Tale of Three Mothers - Sara, Shlomis bas Divri, and the parents of Miriam bas Bilga 3)The Enigmatic Quality of Hope in the Prophecies of Yechezkel
Birchos Krias Shma: Relationship between Shma and Shemoneh Esreh. Borchu, the first two brachos, God as Creator and God if Revelation, and the affirmations of God's unity vs. various forms of dualism.