Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran

After Rav Sheshet's first failed attempt to prove that an uncircumcised man cannot partake in maaser sheni , the second tithe, the Gemara tries to bring three other sources to prove this as well. But all attempts are rejected – the first two because they can be explained as referring to maaser rishon , the first tithe and the last one as it can be attributed to Rabbi Akiva. Rabbi Yitzchak held as...

Study Guide Yevamot 73 Today's daf is sponsored by Lori Schuldiner Schor on the occasion of the 50th yahrzeit of her father, Rafael ben Breindl v'Avraham Yaakov, and to celebrate the medical school graduation of her daughter, Dr. Shayna Schor. Today's daf is sponsored by Joanna Rom in honor of Adrienne's birthday. "Happy special birthday to my cherished long-time friend, and now chavruta, Adrienne...

Study Guide Yevamot 72 Today's daf is dedicated by Becki Goldstein in loving memory of Joe Aminoff, Yosef ben Reuven v'Leah. "Joe's way to extoll the glories of Hashem was to photograph His creations. Through his artistic and sharp eye for detail, his photographs of simple sights and scenes would translate into beautiful sublime paintings whether they were pictures of faraway places or landscapes...

If the word " bo " comes to exclude other situations, the Gemara asks about other times this word appeared and what these verses came exclude. The same types of questions that were asked on Rabbi Eliezer's drasha regarding the geziera shava between Pesach and truma are asked about Rabbi Akiva who derived the halacha from "a man a man." What each one do with the words that the other used to derive...

Study Guide Yevamot 70 There is a second version of the debate between Rava and Abaye in how to understand the debate between Rav and Shmuel regarding an engaged woman who has a child. In what case do we assume it belongs to the husband and in what case would the child be a mamzer/ shtuki ? Rava holds that if the man admits that he had relations with his fiancé, then the child is considered his, e...

From where do we derive that relations with a slave or gentile will disqualify a woman from eating truma and marrying a kohen? After an answer is brought the Gemara questions that answer as perhaps the verse means something else. The question is rejected. An alternative source is brought according to Rabbi Akiva and the Gemara asks what he would derive from the words used for the derivation in the...

The Gemara continues to go through each of the cases in the Mishna where we are strict in both directions and will not allow a bat yisrael who is with a kohen to eat truma and at the same time, it will not allow a bat kohen to eat truma in her father's house if she is in this situation with a yisrael. What is the case mentioned "a nine-year-old and a day"? What was the interaction between the woma...

Presentation in PDF format This month's shiurim are sponsored by Leora & Jonathan Kukin and Cynthia & Abe Steinberger in honor of Rella Feldman and Curtiss Pulitzer. "In anticipation of a beautiful Shabbat shared with cherished friends. Thank you to our gracious hosts! Also commemorating the 35th yahrzeit of Rella's beloved father a"h, Isak Levenstein." Today's daf is sponsored by Julie Landau on...

Presentation in PDF format Today's daf is sponsored by Peri Rosenfeld in loving memory of their father, Willie Rosenfeld, Yishayah Zev HaKohen's 12th yahrzeit on the 11th of Iyar.  "A man filled with love and dedication to his family, community and Israel. He is sorely missed." Today's daf is dedicated in memory of Joe Aminoff. The Gemara makes one last attempt to disprove the opinion that women a...

If a woman was married twice to two different men, each for ten years, and did not bear children, she should not marry a third (if he does not have children), as she is presumed to not be able to bear children. And if she does, he can divorce her without having to give her the money from her ketuba. If she married a third and did not have children, can the first two husbands claim that they want t...

Study Guide Yevamot 64 Today's daf is sponsored by Hyphen Huffmanparent in honor of her daughter's teacher, Karen Moss. "This dedication is in honor of my daughter's teacher in day school and tutor for her bat mitzvah which took place this past Rosh Chodesh." Today's daf is sponsored by Ilana Cuttler in loving memory of her mother Marcia Lerner, Malka Leah bat Yitzchak Hillel, with appreciation fo...

This week's learning is sponsored for the refuah shleima of Hannah bat Peninah. Today's daf is sponsored by Adina Gewirtz in honor of her husband, Danny. "He encouraged me to start daf yomi when he started the new cycle. Thank you for opening the world of Gemara to me!" Rabbi Elazar makes seven statements – some of them having to do with marriage and the importance for a man to have a good wife, s...

This week's learning is sponsored by the Mondrow family in loving memory of Bessie "Nanny" Mauskopf, Basha Leah bat Meir Yehudah and Tzivyah Chayah. "She was a woman that exemplified the true meaning of Torah by the way she conducted herself. She was a wise kind and gentle person. May her neshama have an aliyah". Today's daf is sponsored in honor of Gabrielle Altman by her children. "We are in awe...

Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai ruled that the graves of gentiles do not pass on impurity "through a tent" - tuma't ohel . From where is this derived? If a kohen betrothed a widow and then was appointed kohen gadol, he could go ahead with the marriage, as in the case of Yehoshua ben Gamla and Marta bat Baitus. The same would not hold true for a woman who fell to yibum to a kohen and then he became of kohe...

Study Guide Yevamot 60 This month's learning is sponsored by Bracha Rutner in loving memory of her mother, Anna Rutner, Sarah bat Yom Tov and Rachel, on her 5th yahrzeit. "She came to the US at a young age. She raised four children and was one of the most curious people who really cared about others and prioritized family." This month's learning is sponsored by Yad Binyamin ladies for the refuah s...

Our learning today will be in honor of the State of Israel celebrating 74 years of independence. Today's daf is sponsored by Laura Shechter in honor of her daughter, Kayla, who has won her division of the USA Chidon HaTanach two years in a row and has now earned a spot to compete in next year's international competition.  "Kayla, it has been such a pleasure doing our own learning side by side. Aba...

Study Guide Yevamot 58 Today's daf is dedicated in memory of the fallen soldiers that were killed protecting the State of Israel and in memory of those that were killed in terrorist attacks and died by Kiddush Hashem. Today's daf is sponsored by Goldie Gilad in loving memory of Paul Weitson, son of her dear friends Rima and Harry. Paul fell on the 9th of Shevat 5735. Dedicate your daf on Yom HaZik...

Study Guide Yevamot 57 Today's daf is sponsored by the Cohen, Raye & Maybaum families in loving memory of their mother Elisabeth Maybaum, Elisheva bat Yehuda, on her 3rd yahrzeit. "You inspired us, you supported us, you made us laugh. We miss your wise counsel and insights. We miss you." Today's daf is sponsored by Abi Yonitzman in loving memory of Albert Kobney ben Adel and health to Serina Kobne...

Today's day is sponsored by David and Mitzi Geffen in loving memory of David's father, Dr. Abraham Geffen on his yahrzeit.  Today's daf is sponsored in memory of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l. Rav and Shmuel disagree regarding whether yibum that is performed in a weaker manner (for example, if it was unwitting) is fully effective or only partially (meaning she would not be allowed to eat truma). Is...

Today's daf is sponsored by Rochelle Cheifetz in honor of her mother, Chana Cohen, Chana bat Rav Moshe and Tzipora Mashbaum, on her first yahrzeit. "It is still hard to believe that my wonderful and beautiful mother is no longer here to fill her role as matron of our extended family. She dedicated herself to family and Israel. Her beautiful and warm smile, exuberance and guidance are strongly miss...

Presentation in PDF format What is the case of yibum that could be forced, as yibum does require a level of intent? Several attempts are made to answer this question, most are rejected. From what verse is it derived that one can fulfill yibum even if the act of intercourse was performed unwittingly or under duress? Once the verse is brought, it is questioned by other drashot that are derived from...

Presentation in PDF format What is the case of yibum that could be forced, as yibum does require a level of intent? Several attempts are made to answer this question, most are rejected. From what verse is it derived that one can fulfill yibum even if the act of intercourse was performed unwittingly or under duress? Once the verse is brought, it is questioned by other drashot that are derived from...

Study Guide Yevamot 53 If one performed chalitza and then betrothed her, Rabbi Akiva holds the betrothal is ineffective, the rabbis hold it is effective and Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi holds that it depends on whether he betrothed her for the purposes of marriage or yibum, as betrothal for purposes of yibum is effective only because of the zika , which in this case no longer exists. After two explanations...

Today's daf is dedicated for Yom HaShoah in memory of all those who died in the Holocaust. Today's daf is sponsored by Suri (Lenore) Davis-Stern in honor of her parents, Rabbi Ruby Davis ztl and Susan Davis. "They prioritized torah learning in our home. With this daf, I complete Shas!"  Today's daf is sponsored by Caroline Ben-Ari on the 12th yahrzeit of her father, Ivor Rhodes (Yisrael ben Meir v...

Presentation in PDF format Today's daf is sponsored by Ellie Gellman, In memory of her husband, Reuven Gellman, Reuven Shimon ben Shraga Dov whose yahrzeit was on Chol HaMoed Pesach. A talmid chacham, research scientist, and teacher, he loved the intersection of science and Torah learning and especially enjoyed the obscure and improbable sugiyot. I know he would have had something fascinating to s...