Text & Context: Daf Yomi by Rabbi Dr. Hidary
1,265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLearn one page of Talmud each day with Daf Yomi. This series strives to capture the contextual meaning and flow of the Talmudic arguments with the help of manuscripts, structure, and historical background.
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Taanit 9 - Two Theories of the Water Cycle
November 20, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBSponsored by Seth and Jennifer Haberman in Memory of Simon Haberman A”H
Taanit 8 - Rain Rain Go Away, Come On Back When It's Not Friday
November 19, 2021 16:03 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBSponsored by Seth and Jennifer Haberman in Memory of Simon Haberman A”H
Taanit 7 - Rain and Resurrection
November 19, 2021 04:06 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBSponsored by Seth and Jennifer Haberman in Memory of Simon Haberman A”H
Taanit 6 - It's Raining Men
November 18, 2021 03:13 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBA. Meaning of Yoreh B. Meaning of Malkosh C. When are three stages of Yoreh? 1. Rabbi Meir - Heshvan 3, 7, 17 2. Rabbi Yehuda – Heshvan 7, 17, 23 3. Rabbi Yose - Heshvan 17, 23, Kislev 1 What is the middle stage for? What does Revia mean? D. Contradictions 1. Is morning rain a blessing? 2. Is rain in Tevet good? 3. Is rain on half of a country a blessing? E. Blessing for Rain Sponsored by Seth and Jennifer Haberman in Memory of Simon Haberman A”H
Taanit 5 - Yaakov Avinu Never Died
November 17, 2021 14:16 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBAggadic questions from Rav Nahman to Rabbi Yishak: 1. Miracle Grow 2. Seven Years of Famine 3. Two Jerusalems 4. Double Trouble 5. Shmuel’s Early Death 6. Don’t talk and chew 7. Unspeakable words Sponsored by Seth and Jennifer Haberman in Memory of Simon Haberman A”H
Taanit 4 - Three Improper Requests
November 16, 2021 01:16 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBA. Aggadot about Passion of Sages B. Aggadot about Improper Requests C. Requesting and Mentioning two different things D. When do we end the request? Mishnah – musaf first day of Pesah Baraita – end of Pesah 1. Rav Hisda – mention until end of Pesah 2. Ula – two versions of Rabbi Yehudah 3. Rav Yosef – until after first Hazan onPesah 4. Rabbah – until after Korban Pesah E. Halakha Follows Rabbi Yehuda – Shemini Aseret Follows Raban Gamaliel – 7 Heshvan 1. Different Amoraim 2. R...
Taanit 3 - No Need to Pray for a Miracle Beyond Nature
November 14, 2021 18:17 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MBA. Derivation for Water Libarion from הסך נסך B. Authorship Rabbi Eliezer 1 from lulav Rabbi Yehuda ben Betera 2 from water libation Rabbi Akiva 6 from water libation Rabbi Yehoshua 8 from oral tradition 1. Who is the author of Mishnah Sukkah? R. Yehudah ben Betera R. Yehoshua 2. Who says we change over in musaf? R. Yehoshua R. Yehosua ben Betera C. No need to mention Dew and Wind D. The Best Wind and Rain Sponsored by Seth and Jennifer Haberman in Memory of Simon Haberman A”H
Taanit 2 - Three Keys to Success
November 13, 2021 23:51 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBSponsored by Seth and Jennifer Haberman in Memory of Simon Haberman A”H
Rosh Hashana 35 - Pray the Field
November 12, 2021 17:47 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MBA. Reciting only some berakhot or some shofar sounds B. Reciting berakhot separately from shofar C. What’s a priority, berakhot or shofar? D. Does the Hazan fulfill responsibility of prayer for others? E. Preparing Tefilah, praying versus studying Torah Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 34 - Two Derivations for the Sandwich Rule
November 12, 2021 03:46 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBA. Blow a Shofar, not trumpets B. Tekiah sandwich C. Three sets Derivations: 1. Vehaavarta of Yovel (Vayikra 25:9) 2. Wilderness trumpets a. First opinion – Bemidbar 29 is needed for gezera shava b. R. Yohanan – Vayikra 23 is needed for gezera shava and Bemidbar 29 is needed for day, not night First opinion derives day from Vayikra 25:9 If so, go with 1. Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 33 - How Many Shofar Blasts?
November 11, 2021 03:08 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 32 - Malkhuyot, Zikhronot, Shofarot
November 10, 2021 03:27 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 31 - It's Not the End of the World, Yet
November 09, 2021 03:41 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 30 - The Enactments of Rabban Yohanan ben Zakkai
November 08, 2021 16:48 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIndividual says it only with Bet Din Rav Huna says re Rosh Hashanah – place, nearby Challenge – time, when in session Rav Huna says re Yovel – time Challenge – place Takanot of Rabban Yohanan ben Zakai Lulav Omer Testimony all day Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 29 - Act First, Discuss Later
November 07, 2021 00:08 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 28 - Misvot Are Not for Physical Benefit
November 05, 2021 15:41 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBA. Partial hearing of Shofar B. Shofar of a sacrificial animal – misvot are not for physical benefit C. Rava – Misvot do not require intention Challenge 1 – reading Shema editing Challenge 2 – shofar outside Synagogue Thought it was braying Challenge 3 – intent of shofar blower Just making noise Challenge 4 – falling asleep in sukkah on Shemini Aseret a. No bal tosif outside of time of obligation Rav Shemen - Adding to Birkat Kohanim Can bless all day, like extra sprinkling Foll...
Rosh Hashana 27 - A Holey Shofar
November 05, 2021 00:29 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 26 - Shofar So Good: The Symbolic Shape of the Shofar
November 04, 2021 02:38 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 25 - Autonomy vs Authority
November 03, 2021 03:12 - 54 minutes - 49.2 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 24 - Sculpting Humans and Heavens
November 02, 2021 01:05 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 23 - Mountaintop Fire Signals
October 31, 2021 22:45 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 22 - A Good Non-Samaritan Foils the Plot
October 31, 2021 03:41 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 21 - Fasting Two Days for Yom Kippur
October 29, 2021 17:21 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 20 - Calendrical Manipulation
October 29, 2021 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBA. How long is Adar? 1. Jerusalem – 29 29 2. Prophets – decide both 3. Rav – 30 29 unless otherwise decided 4. Mar Ukva – last Adar always 29 a. Challenge to Mar Ukva b. Proof for Mar Ukva c. Challenge to Mar Ukva – conclusive B. Adjusting months artificially for various purposes To pick vegetables To bury the dead 1. Rabah bar Shemuel – no changing 2. Ribal – add a day but not remove 3. R. Yohanan – add a day or make earlier 4. Rav Dimi – make it earlier but not add a day C. ...
Rosh Hashana 19 - Scroll Down: The Abrogation of Megilat Taanit
October 28, 2021 01:49 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBMegilat Ta’anit was Nullified: Challenge from Hanukah Challenge from 3 Tishre Challenge from 28 Adar Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 18 - When Will Fasting Change to Feasting
October 27, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 17 - God Wore a Talet Like a Hazan
October 26, 2021 03:32 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBBeth Hillel: More sins + rebellion – scattered under feet Balanced Including rebellion – refined in Gehena Without rebellion – saved Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 16 - Every Day is Judgement Day
October 24, 2021 17:37 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 15 - Late Bloomers
October 24, 2021 00:25 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBA. Etrog cutoff deadline: Abaye & Rav Hamnuna & Abtolmos & R. Yohanan & Resh Lakish – earlier year (growth/formation) Rabbi Shimon bar Yehuda – leniencies of both years Usha – later year (picking) B. Trees in general Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 14 - Pick a Lane!
October 22, 2021 21:07 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 13 - Is Precision Possible?
October 22, 2021 02:28 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 12 - Seven Sisters Minus Two
October 21, 2021 04:02 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBA. Astronomy B. Tithes of Vegetables C. Vows Amos 5:8 עֹשֵׂ֨ה כִימָ֜ה וּכְסִ֗יל וְהֹפֵ֤ךְ לַבֹּ֙קֶר֙ צַלְמָ֔וֶת וְי֖וֹם לַ֣יְלָה הֶחְשִׁ֑יךְ הַקּוֹרֵ֣א לְמֵֽי־הַיָּ֗ם וַֽיִּשְׁפְּכֵ֛ם עַל־פְּנֵ֥י הָאָ֖רֶץ יְהוָ֥ה שְׁמֽוֹ׃ Who made the Pleiades and Orion, Who turns deep darkness into dawn And darkens day into night, Who summons the waters of the sea And pours them out upon the earth— His name is the LORD! ברכות נח: - נט. ...מַאי ״כִּימָה״? אָמַר שְׁמוּאֵל: כִּמְאָה כֹּכְבֵי. ...
Rosh Hashana 11 - When Was the Beginning?
October 20, 2021 13:07 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 10 - When a Little Time Goes a Long Way
October 19, 2021 00:38 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MBRosh Hashana 10 Baraita: 30 days count as a year Orlah prohibition extends until Tu b’Shvat Does it agree with Rabbi Meir? yes – 1 day is only a year at the end Question from Nidah who does not count partial at the end Does it follow Rabbi Eleazar? - 30 days No - Question from added 30 days It is Rabbi Meir all along, 1 day is a year, 30 days just for roots Source for Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Eliezer Rosh Hashana 11 When was creation? Tishre – Rabbi Eliezer Nisan – Rabbi Yehoshua S...
Rosh Hashana 9 - Starting Shabbat Early
October 17, 2021 20:20 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBA. Extending Shemita and Shabbat Rabbi Akiva – Shemot 24:21 Rabbi Ishmael – Vayikra 23:32 B. Requirements for Yovel to take effect: Rabbi Yehuda – free slaves Rabbi Yose – blow shofar Sages – all laws Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 8 - The Heavenly Court Relies on the Earthly Court
October 17, 2021 00:28 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 7 - Haman: An Enemy You Can Count On
October 15, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBA. Bekhor 1 year B. Baraita of Nisan events: Derivation that 1st month = Nisan Leap year Half shekel House rentals C. Animal Tithe How do you get four? Rava – four are agreed by all Rav Nahman – four months Rav Papa – only what begins at night Rav Sheshet – depends on a deed Rav Ashi – first of the month new years אַרְבָּעָה רָאשֵׁי שָׁנִים הֵם. בְּאֶחָד בְּנִיסָן רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה לַמְּלָכִים וְלָרְגָלִים. בְּאֶחָד בֶּאֱלוּל רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה לְמַעְשַׂר בְּהֵמָה. רַבִּי אֶלְעָזָר...
Rosh Hashana 6 - Due Dates for Paying Charity Bills
October 15, 2021 00:44 - 46 minutes - 42 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 5 - Take My Wife, Please
October 14, 2021 02:43 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBדברים טז, טז-יז (טז) שָׁל֣וֹשׁ פְּעָמִ֣ים׀ בַּשָּׁנָ֡ה יֵרָאֶ֨ה כָל־זְכוּרְךָ֜ אֶת־פְּנֵ֣י׀ יְיָ֣ אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ בַּמָּקוֹם֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר יִבְחָ֔ר בְּחַ֧ג הַמַּצּ֛וֹת וּבְחַ֥ג הַשָּׁבֻע֖וֹת וּבְחַ֣ג הַסֻּכּ֑וֹת וְלֹ֧א יֵרָאֶ֛ה אֶת־פְּנֵ֥י יְיָ֖ רֵיקָֽם: (יז) אִ֖ישׁ כְּמַתְּנַ֣ת יָד֑וֹ כְּבִרְכַּ֛ת יְיָ֥ אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ אֲשֶׁ֥ר נָֽתַן־לָֽךְ: Juxtaposition with Pesah – 6 makup days Juxtaposition with Sukkot – sleepover Why is Pesah on the list? Derivation for the whole list. What is the case of a su...
Rosh Hashana 4 - Cyrus the Not So Great
October 13, 2021 02:33 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn what way was Persian king bad? 1. For personal gain 2. Made the Temple flammable 3. Sinned with his canine consort 4. Limited the donation Festivals – Do not delay offerings: 1. Tanna Kama – three festivals 2. R. Shimon – three festivals in order 3. R. Meir – one festival 4. R. Eliezer b. Yaakov – two festivals 5. R. Eleazar son of Rashbi – just Sukkot Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 3 - How Do I Date Thee? Let Me Count in Different Ways
October 12, 2021 01:07 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Rosh Hashana 2 - King Year
October 11, 2021 17:19 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBSponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah
Beisah 40 - Possession is 9/10th of the Law, Only for Rav
October 10, 2021 00:26 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBSponsored by Gaby Khezri in Memory of Joseph ben Rahel
Beisah 39 - Corporations
October 08, 2021 17:09 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBSponsored by Gaby Khezri in Memory of Joseph ben Rahel
Beisah 38 - This Newcomer Isn't Worth His Salt!
October 08, 2021 02:39 - 35 minutes - 32 MBa. Mishnah – salt restricts Sages in Israel – why not batel? b. Rabbi Abba – ownership does not become batel Sages in Israel – laugh Rav Oshaiah – everyone agrees with bitul c. Rav Safra – even pebbles are not batel b/c ownership not batel Abaye – pebble case has claimant, salt doesn’t so should be batel d. Rav Safra – hefker is not batel for eruv Abaye – agrees ownership is not batel, but eruv laws are issurim Abaye – gezerah to partnerships Rava – spices are too tasty to be nulli...
Beisah 37 - VPM Technology: Virtual Position-setting Meal
October 07, 2021 03:54 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBSponsored by Gaby Khezri in Memory of Joseph ben Rahel
Beisah 36 - No Stomping
October 06, 2021 03:27 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBSponsored by Gaby Khezri in Memory of Joseph ben Rahel
Beisah 35 - Exertion on the Holiday for Guests and to Avoid Financial Loss
October 05, 2021 01:21 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBSponsored by Gaby Khezri in Memory of Joseph ben Rahel
Beisah 34 - No Snacks on Shabbat
October 03, 2021 15:24 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBSponsored by Gaby Khezri in Memory of Joseph ben Rahel
Beisah 33 - Society for Putting Things on Top of Another
October 03, 2021 01:02 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBSponsored by Gaby Khezri in Memory of Joseph ben Rahel