Daf Yomi

Ta'anit 19 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-12-01 Various calamities for which we cry out immediately. The difference between a drought and a famine. Different types of rain and their benefits.

Ta'anit 18 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-30 Different days mentioned in Megillat Ta'anit and the conduct the days before and after.

Ta'anit 17 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-29 The frequency of haircuts for the King, Kohen Gadol and an ordinary Kohen. Why the prohibition for an ordinary Kohen to grow his hair long does not apply today. The difference between the prohibition for a Kohen to drink wine versus growing his hair long.

Ta'anit 16 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-28 The repentance of Nineveh. What are the 24 blessings and at what point are they said? Not saying Amen in the Temple.

Ta'anit 15 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-27 The procedure of the last 7 days - taking out the Ark, words of reproof, extra blessings added in. Putting ashes on the Ark and on people's head

Ta'anit 14 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-26 When do pregnant and nursing woman fast? Can you decree more than 13 fasts on the community? What happens if there is no relief after the 13 fasts?

Ta'anit 13 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-25 Dealing with communal matters on a fast. The prohibition against washing on fast days and during mourning. When is Aneinu said?

Ta'anit 12 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-24 Can one fast for less than the whole day? Taking on the fast beforehand. Repaying a fast. The second and third sets of fast days for rain.

Ta'anit 11 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-23 The danger of separating from the community. A person will justify his own judgement. The attitude towards a voluntary fast.

Ta'anit 10: Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-22 The importance of the land of Israel. From when do we start to ask for rain? The restrictions of the first three fasts.

Ta'anit 9 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-21 Take maaser so that you will become wealthy. The three gifts that were given in the merit of Moses, Aharon and Miriam. The source of rain.

Ta'anit 8 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-20 The importance of praying with feeling. People of faith. Comparing those who speak lashon hara to the snake. Blessing is not found except in an object that is hidden from the eye

Ta'anit 7: Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-19 The day of rain is as great as the resurrection of the dead and the giving of the Torah. The Torah is compared to various items and reasons therefor. What sins cause rain to be withheld?

Ta'anit 6 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-18 The meaning of "yoreh" and "malkosh". The first rains are split into three - the timing and significance thereof.

Ta'anit 5: Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-17 A devastating famine followed by a miraculous redemption. Heavenly Jerusalem. The sin of idolatry. Jacob never died.

Ta'anit 4 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-16 Three people asked inappropriately, only two were answered appropriately. Until when does one request rain?

Ta'anit 3 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-15 The source of the water libations on Sukkot. Who is the Rabbi Yehoshua in our mishna? Mentioning dew, wind and clouds.

Ta'anit 2: Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-14 When does one start mentioning rain? Why rain is an expression of Hashem's strength. The 3 keys that only Hashem keeps.

Rosh Hashana 35 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-13 Can the shaliach tzibur fulfill everyone's obligation to pray? When, and to whom does that apply? Arranging ones prayer before praying.

Rosh Hashana 34 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-12 Derivation of the shofar blasts on Rosh Hashana and the number of blasts to sound.

Rosh Hashana 33 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-11 One is not allowed to violate a prohibition in order to obtain a shofar. Children and woman blowing the shofar. The sounds of the shofar.

Rosh Hashana 32 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-10 The order of the Rosh Hashanah mussaf amidah. How many verses to say, and which ones does one say for Malchiyot, Zichronot and Shofarot?

Rosh Hashana 31 : Marc Chipkin : 2021-11-09 The reasons for the song of the day the levi'im sang in the Temple. The 10 exiles of the shechinah and the Sanhedrin. Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai’s nine enactments.

Rosh Hashana 30: Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-08 Blowing the shofar with the Beth Din. New grain is forbidden the whole of 16 Nissan. Witnesses were only accepted until mincha to testify about Rosh Hashana.

Rosh Hashana 29 : Marc Chipkin: 2021-11-07 The intention of the baal tokea. Who is obligated in shofar and who can fulfill that obligation. Blowing the shofar on Shabbat.