Latest Liberal Judaism Podcast Episodes
Nazir, Daf 15: Negotiating Commitment
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - February 07, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 15. What do we do when the values between two of our commitments conflict? To view the text of Nazir, Daf 15 on Sefaria, please click here. The opening and closing music for this podcast is...
Nazir, Daf 14: Fulfilling Two Promises At Once
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - February 06, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 14. In today’s episode we ask how can a person fulfill two obligations at the same time? To view the text of Nazir, Daf 14 on Sefaria, please click here. The opening and closing music for t...
Nazir, Daf 13: The Bargaining Nazir
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - February 05, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 13. What is the obligation to fulfill a Nazir’s vow, if it was made in a moment of bargaining for the life or health of a child?” To view the text of Nazir, Daf 13 on Sefaria, please […]
Nazir, Daf 12
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - February 04, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 12. A meditation on the limits of language and knowledge when we depend on others. To view the text of Nazir, Daf 12 on Sefaria, please click here. The opening and closing music for this po...
Nazir, Daf 11
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - February 03, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 11. When someone makes a vow in order to prevent others from forcing them into an action, does that vow have validity? In other words if I make a vow to avoid peer pressure do I remain acco...
Nazir, Daf 10
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - February 02, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 10. What are the limits of frustration as an explanation for extreme statements? If a person makes a Nazarite vow under the stress of frustration does that vow have validity? To view the te...
Nazir, Daf 9
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - February 01, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 9. Can an individual modify the Nazarite vow to fit their personal preferences? We will look at the limits for individuals altering religious ritual described in the Torah. To view the text...
Nazir, Daf 8
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - January 31, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Joe Rosenstein looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 8. Yesterday’s daf focused on the implications of the person’s vow on the length of his or her n’zirut if the vow mentioned duration. Today’s daf focuses on the implications of the person’s vow if i...
Nazir, Daf 7
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - January 30, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Joe Rosenstein looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 7. Although Chapter 1 of Tractate Nazir has led us in many interesting directions, we have to remember that the internal theme of the chapter is on the implications of the specific language of the v...
Nazir, Daf 6
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - January 29, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Joe Rosenstein looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 6. The ceremony at the end of the nazir’s term is called “hitgalachat” because that is when his or her hair is cut (galach). Daf 6 focuses on the question of when hitgalachat takes place. If the ter...
Nazir, Daf 5
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - January 28, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Joe Rosenstein looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 5. Today’s daf is focused on a Mishnah that states that if a person vows to be a nazir without setting a specific time limit, then the term of his or her n’zirut is 30 days. This term is […]
Nazir, Daf 4
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - January 27, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Joe Rosenstein looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 4. Today’s daf focuses on a vow to be a nazir like Samson and a vow to be a nazir for life; neither of these corresponds to the nazir described in Bamidbar (Numbers) since that nazir has a fixed […]
Nazir, Daf 3
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - January 26, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Joe Rosenstein looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 3. Following up on a question in the previous daf, this episode discusses the question of why the nazir might be considered a sinner? This leads us to discuss the ceremony at the end of a period of ...
Nazir, Daf 2
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nazir - January 25, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutesThe first chapter of Tractate Nazir focuses on the implications of the actual statement made by a person on whether and for how long he or she becomes a nazir. We begin today’s episode, dealing with the first page of Tractate Nazir, with a description of the three prohibitions of the nazir in Ba...
Nedarim, Daf 91
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - January 24, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Abby Sosland looks at Masechet Nedarim, Daf 91. Hadran Alach Masechet Nedarim! We will return to you, Tractate Nedarim! We give thanks to God for the Talmud kopp, the Talmudic mind, that we cultivate through this study. To view the text...
Nedarim, Daf 90
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - January 23, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Abby Sosland looks at Masechet Nedarim, Daf 90. To a modern eye, the rabbis seem to have some blind spots when it comes to women and to marriage. But in other areas, as when they deal with real communities and their propensity for gossi...
Nedarim, Daf 89
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - January 22, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Abby Sosland looks at Masechet Nedarim, Daf 89. The rabbis understood that the vows we make that damage our most intimate relationships actually threaten our own happiness as well. Thankfully, they put some protections into place to pre...
Nedarim, Daf 79
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - January 12, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Nedarim, Daf 79. Today we focus on the categories of vows that a husband may annul. To view the text of Nedarim, Daf 79 on Sefaria, please click here. The opening and closing music for this podcast i...
Nedarim, Daf 78
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - January 11, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Nedarim, Daf 78. This daf shares some reflections on what God does on God’s own and what people contribute to holy calendar. To view the text of Nedarim, Daf 78 on Sefaria, please click here. The ope...
Nedarim, Daf 77
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - January 10, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Nedarim, Daf 77. Today we ask what the grounds are for a sage to nullify vows? Are vows serious business? Or a mere formality? To view the text of Nedarim, Daf 77 on Sefaria, please click here. The o...
Nedarim, Daf 76
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - January 09, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Nedarim, Daf 76. This podcast episode focuses on the intersection of laws about vows and the restrictions of Shabbat. To view the text of Nedarim, Daf 76 on Sefaria, please click here. The opening an...
Nedarim, Daf 75
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - January 08, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutesWelcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Nedarim, Daf 75. A husband may annul his wife’s religious vows when he hears of them. Can he annul them before she makes them? To view the text of Nedarim, Daf 75 on Sefaria, please click here. The o...
Nedarim, Daf 46
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - December 10, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutesIn this episode, Rabbis Daniel and Hillary Chorny delve into the complex mishnah that began on the previous amud. This mishnah features several scenarios over which the chachamim of the mishnah and Rabbi Eliezer Yaakov disagree.
Nedarim, Daf 45
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - December 09, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutesIn this episode, Rabbis Daniel and Hillary Chorny conclude the fourth chapter of Nedarim and begin the fifth chapter, which is concerned with the implications of mutual vows on two partners who share property.
Nedarim, Daf 44
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - December 08, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode, Rabbi Daniel Chorny delves into the fundamental disagreement between Rabbi Yosi and the chachamim in answering the question: when does a renunciation of ownership (hefker) go into effect?
Nedarim, Daf 43
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - December 07, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode, Rabbi Daniel Chorny explores the limits, challenges, and relationship between one who vows that his fellow may not enjoy any of his property, and the one who is subject to the restrictions of that vow.
Nedarim, Daf 42
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - December 06, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesIn this episode, Rabbis Daniel and Hillary Chorny explore the effectiveness of vows made before and during the sh'mita year. The daf begins with the fifth mishnah of chapter four of Nedarim.
Nedarim, Daf 41
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - December 05, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesOn this page, continuing the theme of the mitzvah of bikkur holim, we focus on three statements today. One regarding the relationship between forgiveness and healing. One regarding how illness can impact our intellectual capacity. And one regarding the extraordinary, though every-day, miracle of...
Nedarim, Daf 40
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - December 04, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutesIn this episode we take a break from some nitty-gritty material regarding vows and promises, and learn about the great mitzvah of visiting the sick, reminding us that when we choose to make ourselves vulnerable to others’ pain and discomfort, we can contribute to enormous healing.
Nedarim, Daf 11
Daily Daf Differently: Masechet Nedarim - November 05, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutesSome notes on variations in Talmudic manuscripts and how they relate to our daf -- where we see a strange phrase that doesn’t seem to fit and indeed isn’t found in other manuscripts.
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