Daf Yomi
Casting A Doubt
‘Shall We Say [They] Are Not Valid?’
(Nedarim 5a-7a)
New Evidence
"What do you mean?" asked the secretary. "We already issued a ruling and closed the case."
Revelation
God and the divine origin of His Torah are facts even though we do not fully comprehend them.
Daf Yomi
The Honor Of Reading The Kesubah
‘Witnesses Sign Only After Reading…’
(Kesubos 109a)
Daf Yomi
Twice Promised
“Such And Such [I Give My Son]…”
(Kesubos 102b)
Already Paid
"A person who borrowed without a written loan document, even in the presence of witnesses, is believed with a heses – rabbinic – oath to say that he repaid,"
Gasoline Expenses
During the course of the year, though, political events in the Persian Gulf caused the cost of gasoline to rise. Prices climbed from $2.50 a gallon to $4.00.
Daf Yomi
Seller’s Remorse
‘He Sold Because He Ostensibly Needed The Funds’
(Ketubbot 97a)
Collateral
"There is a diamond necklace that I wear on special occasions," Mrs. Miller told her husband. "It was recently appraised at $6,000. If need be, we can give that as collateral."
Daf Yomi
The Debt Lives On
‘The Orphans’ Mitzvah To Repay Their Father’s Debts’
(Ketubot 91b)
Vows, Oaths And Their Annulment (Ketubot 70)
In order to be free of the negative consequences of violating a shvu’ah or a neder, the shvu’ah or neder themselves must be annulled.
Sum Total
"I accept the ruling," said Mr. Broyer, "but would like to understand the reasoning."
Daf Yomi
Ramifications Of A Printers Error
‘The Note Holder’s Burden of Proof’
(Kesubos 83b)
Daf Yomi
Oh My, It’s Copper!
‘…And One Who Is A Coppersmith’
(Kethubboth 77a)
Sefirat HaOmer
The omer sacrifice of loose barley flour was more fitting for animal consumption than human consumption and symbolizes the depths to which the Jewish slaves had sunk.
Sum Total
"The problem is that the sum total is listed is $17,000. However, when you add the sums mentioned, it is clear that the total of $17,000 is an error. Thus, Mr. Broyer owes me $18,000, not $17,000."
Eruv Tavshilin
In most communities the rabbi will perform the eruv ceremony on Erev Yom Tov for all community members.
Daf Yomi
The Heiress?
‘Determining The Daughter’s Status’
(Kesubos 68b-69a)
Davening At Work
"The guiding principle regarding work terms is: hakol keminhag hamidina – everything in accordance with the common practice," replied Rabbi Dayan.
Daf Yomi
A Woman Of Valor
‘Would That He Listen To Me…’
(Kesubos 63a)
Roast Cost
"No, I can't take more than $65," protested Mrs. Fleisher. "You may not owe me more than that."
Chametz Credit Card
Are you kidding? You know the non‑Jew is not going to consume your chametz. He is not really paying you for it; neither is he taking possession of it.
Matzah Loss
"If I notify people, nobody will buy the matzos!" exclaimed Mr. Mandel. "Once the halachic advisory panel ruled leniently, why can't I sell the matzos regularly?"
Daf Yomi
Her Children, Her Whim
‘Kesubas Bnin Dichrin’
(Kesubos 52b)
Reading The Labels For Pesach
First, the punishment for eating chametz on Pesach is karet, premature death at the Hand of God.
