A Shtickle Lomdus in the Parsha

Matos - Malkus for Lo Yacheil 10.07.2026 8:31 ↓

Analyzing machlokes Rambam and Chinuch whether one incurs malkus for לא יחל דברו.

Balak - Kinayin Pogin Bo for Shifcha and Eved Knani 26.06.2026 11:17 ↓

Analyzing whether there would be a problem of kinayin pogin bo between a yisrael and shifcha knaanis, as well as between an eved knaani and nachris. הוספה: איברא יש להעיר דאפשר דתוס' פוסקים כמ"ד דלא תתחתן בם רק בז' עממין ודליכא רק איסור דרבנן בשאר אומות וא"כ לעולם אין קפ"ב תלויה במעשה עבירה דלא תתחתן בם וכי יסיר וכו', דזהו רק להרמב"ם.

Shelach - Malkus for Lo Sassuru 12.06.2026 13:20 ↓

Analyzing Rambam's petur malkus for Lo Sassuru Acharei Levavchem vacharei Einechem.

Behaaloscha - Hallel MeDeoraysa 05.06.2026 16:47 ↓

Analyzing a potential makor for Hallel in Parshas Behaaloscha from the Chatzotzrot.

Naso - Sotah Double Jeopardy 29.05.2026 8:53 ↓

Analyzing an apparent stirah in the Rambam regarding the issue of double jeopardy in Sotah.

Shavuos - The Unique Kiddush of Chag HaShavuos 21.05.2026 7:42 ↓

Analyzing the nature of kiddush in Shavuos according to Rokeach and whether it can serve as a model for kiddush on yom tov in general.

Bemidbar - Bechor Limafrea Kadosh 15.05.2026 16:00 ↓

Analyzing the view of Rav Huna that bechor limafrea hu kadosh (Chullin 69).

Bechukosai - Temurah on Shabbos 08.05.2026 12:14 ↓

Analyzing the nature of the chidush of temurah b'shabbos for the Tosefta Temura 1:1 and Rambam Hilchos Temurah 1:1.

Acharei-Mos-Kedoshim - Niddah for Penuya 24.04.2026 16:26 ↓

Discussing the relevance of the issur niddah to a penuya.

Metzora - Niddah as Erva 17.04.2026 15:15 ↓

Analyzing niddah' ervah status and how it plays out in the sugya of esnan zonah.

Pesach - Sefiras haOmer's Impact on Chag haMatzos 27.03.2026 11:15 ↓

Analyzing the Front-Loaded nature of Chag HaMatzos

Vayikra - The Unique Din Hafrasha of Chatas 20.03.2026 9:11 ↓

Discussing the unique din hafrasha of a Korban Chatas.

Vayakhel - Tosefes Shabbos vs Sheviis 13.03.2026 7:05 ↓

Analyzing the Mechilta's distinction between Shabbos and Sheviis with regards to Tosefes.

Terumah - Shema Yibaneh Beis HaMikdash in Halacha 20.02.2026 12:48 ↓

Analyzing the principle's application throughout Shas and Rashi and Rambam.

Mishpatim - Yiud's Connection to Pilagshus 13.02.2026 12:58 ↓

Analyzing Rambam's strange comparison of Yiud Amah Ivriah to Pilagshus for a Melech.

Yisro - Bracha l'Vatala as Lo Sisa 06.02.2026 14:39 ↓

Analyzing the debate between Rambam and Baalei haTosafot.

Beshalach - The Issur to Return to Egypt 30.01.2026 14:57 ↓

Analyzing the machlokes Rambam and Yereim as to the parameters and nature of this issur.

Chayei Sara - Kesuba Factor in Pilagshus 14.11.2025 11:41 ↓

Analysis in light of Yerushalmi Kesubos

Lech Lecha - Kefiya of Spouse for Aliyah to Eretz Yisrael 31.10.2025 14:39 ↓

Analyzing the apparent machlokes between the Bavli and Yerushalmi on the matter.

Ki Savo - Exceptions to Lav Shein Bo Maaseh Ein Lokin Alav 14.09.2025 6:48 ↓

Analyzing why nishba, meimar, and mikalel are exceptions to lav shein bo maaseh ein lokin alav. See also Moreh HaNevuchim chelek 3 perek 41.

Ki Teztei - Dibur k'Maaseh in Malkos 07.09.2025 13:23 ↓

Analyzing the parameters of the principle of bidiburu isavid maaseh. To clarify: When I refer at the end to a "maaseh aveira on the mechayev level" I mean there is sufficient chumras ha'aveira for malkus (when accompanied with a maaseh kol dehu bifoal, such as akimas sfasayim), be it through being a maaseh aveira like chasima or through bizayon haShem as in nishba meimar and mikalel according to t...

Shoftim - Pilagshim in Lo Yarbeh Lo Nashim 31.08.2025 5:16 ↓

Analyzing the debate between Raavad and Rambam whether pilagshim count towards the minyan of nashim.

Re'eh - Mitzvah Lihakdisho: LiMizbeach? 22.08.2025 9:18 ↓

Analyzing whether the mitzvah lihakdisho is limizbeach or a mitzvah b'alma.

Eikev - Tefillas Shabbos 15.08.2025 7:25 ↓

Analyzing the nature of tefillas Shabbos qua the mitzvah of tefillah in general.

Vaeschanan - Lo Sischaten Bam for Shifcha Knaanis? 08.08.2025 14:58 ↓

Exploring the source of the issur to marry a shifcha knaanis according to Rambam.