Daf Yomi

Lost Property The Status of the Shomer Aveidah

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

The two came before Rabbi Dayan.

Posted on: August 4th, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Clearly, one’s liability for guarding the lost ring depends on the interpretation of the Talmudic dictum of osek bemitzvah.

Posted on: July 28th, 2016

The Three Weeks And The Nine Days

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

A Tale Of Two Cities ‘The Destructive Force Does Not Distinguish Between Good And Evil’ (Bava Kamma 60a)

Posted on: July 28th, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

According to Rav Moshe Feinstein, the First Period commences on the morning of the Seventeenth of Tammuz rather than the night following the Sixteenth of Tammuz.

One Or Both?

Posted on: July 28th, 2016

ABCs of Tisha B’Av & the Three Weeks

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

"Could you please take my wallet?" Menachem asked. "I have two thousand cash in it. Make sure to put it in the safe."

Posted on: July 27th, 2016

Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Napoleon said referring to the Jews, "Certainly a people which has mourned the loss of their Temple for so long, will merit to see it rebuilt!"

Posted on: July 21st, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Who Permitted Eating Turkey? ‘Geese And Wild Geese Are Forbidden Together’ (Bava Kamma 55a)

Borrowed On Interest

Posted on: July 21st, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

"That's makes him a rasha [transgressor] who is disqualified from testifying."

Already Paid

Posted on: July 14th, 2016

Degrees Of Murder (Bava Kamma 32b)

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

"I have no way of paying you back in the near future," said Mr. Stein. "I have no more assets to sell."

Posted on: July 14th, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

All persons accused of murder were confined to the cities of refuge during their trial in the Sanhedrin.

Posted on: July 14th, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Staying Alive Underwater ‘She Has Already Ascended’ (Bava Kamma 50a)

Posted on: July 7th, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Honoring A Father’s Wishes ‘ He Shall Give It To Whom He Has Trespassed’ (Bava Kamma 40b)

Total Loss!

Posted on: July 7th, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Yehuda hit the brakes – but they didn't respond. He veered into the shoulder and crashed into the barrier.

Posted on: June 30th, 2016

Reparations: Insult Or Remedy? Kam Lei Bederabah Minei (Bava Kamma)

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

A Matter of Anticipation ‘A Stone Flew From His Hand, And Another Put Out His Head From A Window …’ (Bava Kamma 33a)

Posted on: June 30th, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

When an illegal act incurs corporal punishment or lashes (malkot) and monetary liability, the rule of kam lei also applies.

A Little Extra

Posted on: June 30th, 2016

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

After Mr. Weiser left, Mr. Lander opened the envelope. He counted the money and found $600. There were five one-hundred dollar bills and five twenties. "That's strange," Mr. Lander said. "He only owed $480."

Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

Pit Bull Or Poodle? (Bava Kamma 15b)

Judaism → Halacha & Hashkafa

Taking The Law Into One’s Own Hands ‘Break His Teeth And Tell Him I Am Taking Mine’ (Bava Kamma 27b)

Posted on: June 23rd, 2016