Beyond the Daf - Hadran

On Second Thought: Delving Into the Sugya with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer "On Second Thought" returns with a series of shiurim on the death penalty in Judaism, a central topic in Masechet Sanhedrin spanning four chapters, from Daf 49 to Daf 90. This episode: Capital Punishment in the Bible Sanhedrin 49 -90 Learn more on https://hadran.org.il/

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur When did the temptation to serve idolatry disappear from the world, and why? Did Chananiah, Mishael and Azariah have the ability to escape? How can a primarily aggadic Daf offer a perspective on a halakhic dispute about the scope of martyrdom in halahkha? Join us for our firs Gefet of Perek Chelek. Gefet Ep 107 Gefet with Rabbanit...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain "Righteous Human Beings are Better than Angels!" This short declaration on Sanhedrin 93a exposes a thread within the rabbinic imagination about what makes humans worthy of Torah. In this shiur, we will examine the development of rabbinic thought about the similarities and dissimilarities between hu...

Tchiyat Hametim and Olam Haba. Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval dive into Perek Chelek in Masechet Sanhedrin, exploring these profound questions—and how they connect to the topic of organ donation. A Daf of Their Own – Thought-provoking Talmudic discussions in a friendly, accessible style with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval #DafYomi #MasechetSanhed...

On Second Thought: Delving Into the Sugya with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer "On Second Thought" returns with a series of shiurim on the death penalty in Judaism, a central topic in Masechet Sanhedrin spanning four chapters, from Sanhedrin 49 to 90. This episode: Capital Punishment in the Bible Sanhedrin 49 -90 Learn more on https://hadran.org.il/

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur Rabbi Yehuda and Chachamim are divided as to the status of a slave with regard to boshet (shame) payments and as to whether one is liable for death penalty for kidnapping someone who is half enslaved. Behind these disputes -- which seem distant from our reality -- lies a conceptual question about the nature of kinship: what is kin...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain This perek in Sanhedrin introduces the concepts of punishing preemptively - punishing the wayward son because of where his current path is leading him (נדון על שם סופו), punishing the home burglar because we presume readiness to commit murder (נדון על שם סופו), and various examples of people who are on their...

Is a child allowed to care for their parents according to halakha? What happens when they are the only ones who can help? Can a nurse administer an IV to her own parents, or is that considered causing harm? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval dive into Masechet Sanhedrin to explore the boundaries between honoring parents and the prohibition against causing harm.📖🎧 Join us fo...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur. Halakhah mandates martyrdom for three severe transgressions: idolatry, adultery, and murder. But R. Akiva Eiger directs us to a Tosafot in Masekhet Sotah that casts an entirely new light on our understanding of this sugya. Join us for an in-depth Gefet study exploring the boundaries of the obligation to sacrifice one's life i...

Who is the perfect murderer? And how does Rabbi Shimon's zechut continue to advocate for the people of Israel? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shuval discuss Rabbi Shimon and kavanah (intention) in this week's episode of Hadran's weekly vlog, A Daf of Their Own. Join the conversation!#DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on Hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain This perek in Sanhedrin introduces the concepts of punishing preemptively - punishing the wayward son because of where his current path is leading him (נדון על שם סופו), punishing the home burglar because we presume readiness to commit murder (נדון על שם סופו), and various examples of people who are on their...

Can Super Nanny help here? The Rebellious Son – Fact or Fiction? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval dive into the topic of the Rebellious Son, education, and the  Sefer HaChinuch  (a classic Jewish text on mitzvot) in this week's episode of  A Daf of Their Own ,  Hadran's weekly vlog. Join the conversation!#DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on Hadra...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain In many places in Masechet Sanhedrin, the Gemara uses the reading rule that allows us to read meaning into a completely unrelated word. The rule is called אם אינו ענין ל_ תנהו ענין ל. This reading rule raises the important question of rabbinic legal parshanut in general. They pay close attention to each and...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur What happens when someone unknowingly violates a Torah law—not because of a factual mistake but because they genuinely believed their actions were permitted? Does the type of transgression matter—like eating non-kosher food versus committing murder? Join us for this Gefet episode as we explore the complex relationship between Tora...

What does it mean to summon the dead? Is it permissible to erect a tombstone? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval dive into the world of mysticism and idolatry in this week's episode of A Daf of Their Own- Hadran's weekly vlog. Join the conversation!#DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on Hadran.org.il

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur The gemara prohibits a Gentile from studying Torah beyond the seven Noahide laws, but the Meiri offers a unique read of this sugya, leading to a very different conclusion. Join us as we dive into the positions of the Rishonim and their ramifications for interfaith dialogue and learning. Gefet Ep 103for Sanhedrin 59Gefet with Rabba...

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Sanhedrin 56-59 discuss the Sheva Mitzvot Bnei Noach (7 Noachide Laws) extensively. What is the meaning of this set of laws? What is the Noachide system’s relationship to the Jewish system of Taryag (613) mitzvot? Sanhedrin 56-59Dr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadr...

What are the Seven Noahide Laws? Is there an obligation to teach them to non-Jews? And what happened on the way to the Kotel? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval discuss the Mitzvot of Non-Jews in this week's episode of A Daf of Their Own- Hadran's weekly vlog. Join the conversation!#DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on Hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain In this shiur, we will examine the different schools of thought presented by R. Akiva and R. Yishmael - their theologies, ways of reading Torah, and their beliefs about how Torah relates to human beings. Their debates shed light on some of the most fundamental questions about living a Jewish life! Sanhedrin...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur Can the righteous be punished for sins they neither committed nor knew about? In this shiur, we delve into a fascinating debate among the Tannaim on the concept of collective punishment. Along the way, we’ll uncover the significance of the Torah’s mysterious "dotted" letters and their connection to this profound moral an...

What happens if someone requested that no eulogies be given at their funeral? Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval discuss eulogies and funerals in this week's episode of A Daf of Their Own - Hadran's weekly vlog. Join the conversation! #DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwn Learn more on Hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain When Witnesses Admit that they Lied: Sanhedrin 44b describe the tragic situation in which a defendant is put to death despite the fact that the condemning witnesses reneged (too late!) on their testimony. This brings up the question: are we perverting the truth simply to maintain the institution of beit din?...

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur Can the righteous be punished for sins they neither committed nor knew about? In this shiur, we delve into a fascinating debate among the Tannaim on the concept of collective punishment. Along the way, we’ll uncover the significance of the Torah’s mysterious "dotted" letters and their connection to this profound moral an...

Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval explore what it means to stone in the words of the sages. A Daf of Their Own- Hadran's weekly vlog Join the conversation! #DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwn Learn more on Hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Sanhedrin 37b discusses the problem of using circumstantial evidence in capital cases, while allowing it in financial cases. Why should there be a difference between these two types of cases? What is the relationship to dis/allowing circumstantial evidence and seeking justice? אומד בעדות - ידיעה בלא ראיה San...