Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran

Today's daf is sponsored by Shari Judah "in honor of those who worked to help me obtain my freedom and receive a get after over a decade." According to those who hold that the Ark was in fact buried, what else was buried with it. King Josiah was the one who buried it - why? How was the oil used for anointing the vessels of the Tabernacle, kings and High Priests prepared? What was miraculous about...

A week of learning is sponsored by Tina Lamm and Dodi Lamm in memory of their beloved mother-in-law and aunt, Mrs. Mindy Lamm, Mindel bat Shalom v'Toba Hessa, "whose first yahrzeit was on Acharon shel Pesach. We miss her love, her elegance and beauty, and her fierce dedication to family and to Torah, more than words can say." Today's Daf is sponsored by Achsah Weinberg "in memory of my cousin, Ket...

Today's Daf is dedicated by Yechiel Berkowicz in honor of his mother's yahrzeit and in loving memory of Sara F. Berkowicz. Sara was a survivor of the Holocaust and valued Jewish education. Nechunia was a well digger to have water for those coming to the Temple. His son died of thirst. How could this be? The gemara explains that God is very exacting with the more righteous. A similar story is told...

Rabbi Elazar said in the mishna that if one consecrates all of one's possessions and there are birds, wine and oil, they are only sanctified for their value, not they themselves. They sell to someone wanting to use them on the altar and the money is used to purchase burnt offerings. What is the source for this? A source is brought to support one reading of Rabbi Shimon that if one consecrated a fe...

Study Guide Shekalim 12 Today's Daf is sponsored by Rabbi Moshe Schwartz "in honor of Rabbi Gershon Schwartz on his 17th Yahrtzeit by his children. Rabbi Schwartz loved studying Talmud and teaching Talmud to his many students." And for a Refuah shleima for Rivka bat Esther from her family. One who sanctifies all one's possessions and included in that are items worthy for communal offerings (incens...

Study Guide Shekalim 11 What items in the Temple, if disqualified, would prevent the rituals in the Temple from being able to be performed? Why would every high priest build a new ramp to lead the red heifer to the Mount of Olives for burning? Was it because of arrogance or some other reason? To those who hold that one is not allowed to make profits with the Temple property, are there any ways tha...

What did they purchase with the money collected from the half-shekel? What was purchased with the remainder? What was done with the money from the previous year that was leftover? What salaries were paid from the money collected? Are people allowed to donate items to the Temple or volunteer their time? In what situations is it allowed and in what situations is it problematic? Which offerings must...

Today's Daf is sponsored by Laurence A Coe "in honor of Mimi and Miki Neumann Glazak, grandchildren of Michael Neumann z"l, whose life embodied the values of Torah and who inspired me to begin Daf Yomi." And by Rabbi Claire Ginsburg Goldstein "in honor of her children Sam, Shira, and Shira's Ivan, Seth and Sarah Rose who carry on my parents, Shmuel Yudl ben Osher Zimmel haCohen z"l, and Mindl Devo...

Today's Daf is sponsored by Barbara Ashkenas "in honor of her wonderful husband Ron whose warm support of my learning Daf Yomi spirited me to keep learning. I thank him with my full heart!" And in memory of Rav Ronen Neuwirth z"l.  What is the date for the new year for animal tithes? There are three different opinions. The gemara explains each one. What happens with animals that are born at the ve...

A nazir brings a sin offering, burnt offering and peace offering. What happens to money that is leftover from funds set aside for the nazir? Does it depend on the order in which the animals were purchased? What about leftover bread and libations from the nazir offering? Money designated for redeeming captives or for poor people – can it be used for other things? If it is designated for an individu...

If one collects money over time to give for one's half shekel and by accident, one collected more than half a shekel, what is the status of the extra money? In which case do Beit Shamai and Beit Hillel disagree? How does it compare to money left over from a sin offering? What amount was given throughout the generations for the half shekel? Why did the Torah give the amount of half a shekel? The mi...

Today's Daf is sponsored by Mona and David Schwartz and family in honor of the 27th yahrzeit of their mother and Bubby - Mary Horowitz a"h bat Aharon Halevi & Mirel. "A woman who's home epitomized the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim" And by Sara Berelowitz "in honor of our new grandson, son of Aliza and Ashi Harow." Where would they set up boxes to collect the money for the shekels? Can you transfer t...

Study Guide Shekalim 4 Today's Daf is sponsored by Naomi Oxman in honor of her beloved father, Rabbi David Younger. "There is no doubt how much we would have enjoyed learning daf yomi together. Your wisdom continues to inspire me. With continued love, admiration and much appreciation." And by Ruth Winkleron on the occasion of getting vaccinated against Covid-19 three weeks ago. "May you all be hea...

Study Guide Shekalim 3 Today's Daf is sponsored by Jill Shames in memory of her mother, and teacher, Seena Baker, שפרה בת זאלה וברכה on her yahrzeit. "Mom, thank you for the love of learning you instilled in us and in so many, many others over the years." And by Josh Wilkenfeld "in honor of the Chevy Chase Parking Lot Hashkamah Minyan for providing a quality and efficient davening experience durin...

Study Guide Shekalim 2 Masechet Shekalim is sponsored by Sarene Shanus and Harold Treiber in memory of their parents, "who taught us the value of learning and of being part of the Jewish community." On the first of Adar, the court would announce about bringing the half-shekel to the temple for communal offerings and to remind people not to plant diverse kinds in close proximity. On the fifteenth o...

Today's siyum is sponsored by Lynn Horwitz for the 6th yartzeit of רחל יונינה בת ישראל יעקב ולאה רייזל  which will be on  the first night of Pesach, Leil HaSeder. "It seems fitting to sponsor this siyum in Rachel's memory as it was Rachel who inspired me to start daf yomi.  When Rachel decided to go to Frisch for high school, to help her catch up to the boys who would be in her honors Talmud shiur...

Study Guide Pesachim 120 Today's Daf is sponsored by Sabina Weitzman in honor of her husband, Michael Camber, "a loving son and brother, husband and father – who encourages me in all things. I thank G-d for blessing me with the gift of this good man." Is one forbidden to eat after matza? There are two different versions of what Shmuel said about this. The gemara brings out mishna and another brait...

This is Shabbat's daf. For Friday's daf please click here . Today's daf is sponsored  by Tova and David Kestenbaum in memory of Tova's grandmother, Ida Rivkin, a"h (Chaya Chasha bat Zvi Zeev and Leah Yente). "She was a wonderful Bubby. I will always remember her for how she davened with tremendous Kavanah, 3 times a day. May she continue to be a "Meilitsat Yosher" for our family, klal Yisrael and...

Today's Daf is sponsored by Ellen Golub in memory of her brother, Richard Dennis Golub, Pesach Nahum ben Aryey Leib v'Leah, "on his 62nd yahrzeit. Yehi zichrono l'vracha." And by Rachel Leiser Levy "l'zecher nishmat Moshe b Betzalel v'Shprintza Pessel, my beloved father. Born in Berlin in 1931, Pesach, the holiday of liberation, was his favorite holiday and I know he'd be amazed at the work of Had...

The gemara brings a debate regarding various words in the Torah that end with "יה" - are they written as one word or two. What is the meaning of the word הללויה? Who is the writing/first recitation of Hallel attributed to? Was the book of Psalms written by David as personal prayers or prayers for the community? Many Psalms begin with introductory words - what is the meaning of each of the differen...

What is the reason for dipping in charoset? Is it a mitzva or is it for some other reason? Why is charoset not liquidy? The second cup is poured at the seder and ten the section of telling the story begins. It begins with asking questions and the mishna brings questions that one asks "ma nishtana." It is unclear if all needs to ask those specific questions or if those are given for one who doesn't...

If one eats the same vegetable for karpas and maror, when is the blessing "on eating maror" blessed? Is it possible or desirable to wrap matza and maror together for eating as they did in the temple? Did they really do that in the time of the temple? This has to do with the controversy over whether mitzvot nullify each other. How did we get to the practice we do today? Why wash hands before karpas...

Study Guide Pesachim 114 Today's Daf is sponsored by Tova and David Kestenbaum in memory of Tova's grandmother, Yehudit bat Reuven Pinchas V'Chaya Gutsia. "She was a true Eshet Chayil, the best Bubby, and a woman whose "hachnassat orchim" knew no bounds." And by Yehudit Robinson. "Happy birthday to Sarah and Bracha! Sarah, you are an amazing and inspiring mishna and talmud teacher and aunt, and Br...

This month of learning is sponsored by Bill Futornick in memory of Rabbi David Teitelbaum z"l, "who led Congregation Beth Jacob in Redwood City, CA for 38 years. Rabbi Teitelbaum was a man who led by example. He worked tirelessly for civil rights, marching in Selma with Dr. King and Rabbi Heschel, and he was an outspoken advocate for Soviet Jewry. Rabbi Teitelbaum deeply embraced ahavat tzion and...

The gemara discusses the importance of washing one's hands after particular activities such as cutting hair or nails. One should not drink water on particular nights or from streams and lakes as there are evil spirits. If one is thirsty, the gemara offers suggestions of what one can do. Why does the mishna tell us the obvious, that even poor people need to have four cups of wine, even if it means...