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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur What happens to the blood that is left over from chataot hapnimiyot? Join us as we delve into a debate among the Tannaim (and Rishonim) that will help us examine the role that these “leftovers” play. Gefet Ep 196 Zevachim 39Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz is in collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha. Learn more...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Why are there 2 levels of korbanot - higher sanctity (kodshei kodashim) and lesser sanctity (kodashim kalim)? Zevachim 37a-b discusses the grouping of firstborn, tithed animal and Pesach offerings regarding the rituals related to their blood. But this grouping is indicative of a larger category within korban...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur Can women schecht sacred animals? Can they even be a schochet? Join us in a fascinating and ancient controversy that continues from the Shulchan Aruch to the Rema until today. Gefet Ep 195Zevachim 32Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz is in collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha. Learn more on ⁠⁠hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain The mishnah on Zevachim 32a clearly permits women to perform ritual slaughter even ab initio (lechatchila). And yet, this practice is rare if not impossible to find today. What happened, and can it be reversed? In this shiur, we will examine debates about this issue. Zevachim 32aDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinand...

What makes someone fit to perform shechita — halachic skill, or gender identity? What matters more — mastering the laws and precision of the act,or the weight of tradition and communal acceptance? And what’s the difference between halachic kashrut of the shchita—and the public trust in what counts as “kosher”? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval set out on a journey to ask: Wh...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain The Gemara in Zevachim 24b requires that core aspects of the avodah (Temple worship) be done with the right hand or foot. We will use this as an opportunity to discuss the status of lefties in the Mikdash and in daily halakhic life. Zevachim 24b Dr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.il For more Din and...

What defines the “arel” – is it the absence of circumcision, or a choice of a different identity? What matters more – the act of circumcision itself, or inner belonging? And what is the difference between an uncircumcised body and an uncircumcised heart? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval set out on a journey to discover how the brit shapes identity – and whether the heart is...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Zevachim 17b-18a teaches us about the significance of the bigdei kehuna, the priest’s clothing. Performing the Temple sacrifices without wearing those clothes was forbidden, and a kohen may not wear the special clothing except on the Temple Mount (Har Habayit). On Yom Kippur, the clothing requirement is espe...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurClothing is something that we choose — but to what extent does it define who we are? How does our outward presentation reflect something deeper about our identities? The rishonim address a similar question with regard to the role of bigdei kehunah, the uniform required for performance of the rituals in the Beit Hamikdash: does the...

What is the meaning of the Kohen's garments – are they just external clothing or sacred vessels? What is the difference between the Kohen Gadol wearing eight garments and the simple Kohen with only four? And what happens if a Kohen serves while missing garments? Is his service invalid? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval set out on a journey to discover how clothing create...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainIt is unmistakable that blood is a central component of the sacrificial process. Zerikat ha-dam - the sprinkling/placement of blood on the mizbeach (altar) - effectuates atonement. What does this teach us about the world of korbanot, the mikdash and relating to God? Zevachim 10aDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinandda...

What determines whether a sacrifice is accepted or disqualified – the intention in the heart or the action of the hands? And what’s the difference between a zevach and a regular korban – and what is pigul, anyway? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Chamotal Shoval embark on a journey to discover just how deeply intention shapes the outcome. A Daf of Their Own – Thought-provoking Talmudic di...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Masechet Zevahim begins with a focus on the concept of לשמה, a korban being slaughtered for its intended purpose. What is the reason why שחיטה שלא לשמה is problematic? What does this teach us about the world of korbanot generally? Zevachim 2a-bDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Da...

Is the Talmud Yerushalmi on the Order of Kdoshim Forged?!If so, who forged it? And why?? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval set out to discover whether there is a Talmud Yerushalmi on seder Kdoshim. A Daf of Their Own – Thought-provoking Talmudic discussions in a friendly, accessible style with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval #DafYomi #MasechetHorayot...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur What is the first mitzvah in the Torah? At what point do we even begin to view commandments that appear in the Torah as "Torah"? The gemara and rishonim on our sugya open up their discussion of this question with an interpretation of several pesukim in Bemidbar. Join us for this Gefet as we approach the end of Masechet H...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain The Gemara in Horayot 8b mentions the asham talui, literally the “hanging guilt offering.” It is called this because one offers it when one is unsure about whether they committed a sin that requires a hatat. If one later finds out that one has indeed committed said sin, one needs to bring a korban hatat anyw...

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Dedicated to the success and safety of our soldiers, to the safe return of the captives, in memory of those who have fallen, and for a refuah shleima to all those injured.

Who can become president in Israel, and who in the United States? What did Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi ask? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Chamutal Shoval explore contemporary questions of leadership and status. A Daf of Their Own – Thought-provoking Talmudic discussions in a friendly, accessible style with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval #DafYomi #MasechetHorayot #ADaf...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur Our Masechet ends with the laws of tevilat keilim. What is behind this curious practice — buying a vessel and then immersing it in 40 se’ah of water? And what can the practice teach us about both our relationship to our own property and our relationship to the broader world? Gefet Ep 192Avodah zarah 75 Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shi...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain The Gemara introduces a surprisingly democratic concept when ruling that the rabbinical court should not pronounce a decree that the majority of the community cannot/will not actually fulfill. What’s more, we find the Gemara explaining how certain decrees that were not kept up by the majority of the communit...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur As part of its discussion of Gentile acquisition, our sugya deals with the prohibition of theft for a Gentile — and surprisingly, teaches that the halakhot of theft for Bnei Noach differ from those of Jews in several fundamental ways. Join us as we explore the ways that halakhic frameworks relate to Gentile prohibitions and examin...

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We’re about to begin Masechet Horayot! What happens when a leader or public figure makes a mistake? And what does Masechet Horayot teach us about accountability? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval open the masechet with you. A Daf of Their Own – Thought-provoking Talmudic discussions in a friendly, accessible style with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Ever accidentally have a drop of milchig (dairy) fall into a large pot of fleishig (meat)? The reason that poses a kashrut question is because of the ruling of טעם כעיקר - the taste is like the food item itself. In this shiur, we will probe that concept - what is its source, and what is its logic? Is its sta...