Daf Yomi
My Plate, My Food
‘My Loaf Is Forbidden To You’
(Nedarim 34b)
Short Changed
"What difference does that make?" replied Shraga. "What counts is the agreement that we made. I said two hundred fifty and you accepted."
Daf Yomi
Not As An Asmachta?
“An Asmachta [In Beis Din] Does Acquire”
(Nedarim 27b)
Double Pizza
"Is the invoice signed by the students?" asked the principal. "They said they didn't get the pizza."
Mitzvat Yishuv Eretz Yisrael (Part III)
Conversely, no part of the Land within the boundaries delineated in Numbers 34 may be relinquished for any purpose whatsoever.
Daf Yomi
Ulla’s Murderous Companion
‘Yes! Cut Him Even Deeper’
(Nedarim 22a)
Mitzvat Yishuv Eretz Yisrael (Part 3)
Although it is true that the Final Redemption will be accelerated when all Jews repent and accept the rule of Torah, there is also another scenario for the Final Redemption.
Larger Than Life
"The answer depends on the terms of the purchase agreement and local customs," replied Rabbi Dayan.
Daf Yomi
An Enduring Text
‘If One Vows By The Torah...’
(Nedarim 14b)
Leave It!
"I wasn't really thinking," replied Levi. "Things in the backyard usually don't need watching. I also didn't expect you to be away so long. One thing is clear, though: I never accepted responsibility for the cake."
Mitzvat Yishuv Eretz Yisrael (Part II)
Should just a few communities settle the Land of Israel? Should there be a mass emigration of all Jews worldwide to Israel?
Mitzvat Yishuv Eretz Yisrael (Part I)
Why did so many of our great sages from the Rambam to Rabbi Moshe Feinstein live outside Israel?
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)