Yechiel Krisch
Legends of the Talmud
Classes on the legends of the Talmud (Ein Yaakov) in Tractates Sotah and Gittin, through the lens of Halacha and Chassidus.
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Marching in Formation 05.12.2023 13:50
How we marched into the river; Why Moshe sent spies if Gd didn't want it
Boulders in the River 05.12.2023 14:51
How heavy were the boulders that we carried out of the Yarden? How did we carry the giant fruits of Israel? And how did Yehoshua and Calev get out of doing the heavy lifting?
Rachav the Harlot 05.12.2023 14:02
A deep dive into Rahab's redemption arc.
Splitting the Jordan River 05.12.2023 16:55
A comparison of the splitting of the Yam Suf, Yarden, and Euphrates in Chassidus.
Cutheans/Samaritans Deep Dive 22.11.2023 15:08
Who were the Kutim mentioned often in the Talmud, and why do they have such a bad reputation?
Bas Kol Linguistics 22.11.2023 13:23
A Chanukah connection; Yosef's 70 languages; the power of English prayer
Prayer in Aramaic 22.11.2023 13:35
More on silent prayer; why the angels don't like the Aramaic language
Silent Prayer 22.11.2023 13:49
Kicking off Sotah Chapter 7; How to say your own praises; How to speak of your own sorrows
Love and Fear of Gd 10.11.2023 13:37
Can one have love without fear, or vice versa? Why do we need both?
How Job served Gd 10.11.2023 13:58
Did Iyov serve Gd with love or fear?
Singing Babies 10.11.2023 14:42
The Gemara says even fetuses sang at the sea. We explore the Hasidic dimension.
Singing by the Sea 10.11.2023 7:20
How did the Jewish people know the lyrics to Moshe's prophetic song?
Becoming a Sotah on purpose 10.11.2023 12:53
The Gemara is worried that rewarding an innocent Sotah may incentivize dodgy behavior. Perhaps it did!
King Yannai 30.10.2023 14:29
King Yannai told his wife only to fear those who appear as one thing but act like another. We delve into the story of King Yannai, and conclude Perek 3.
The Sinful Ascetic Part I 29.10.2023 13:07
Not all who appear holy are as they seem.
The Sinful Ascetic, Part II 29.10.2023 11:16
Not all who appear to be holy really are.
Walking to Shul 29.10.2023 18:15
The fear of sin of a maiden, and the receipt of reward from a widow.
Can you Poskin out of Shulchan Aruch? 29.10.2023 16:31
A sprawling discussion of televisions and repeated sin culminates in a breakdown of what preparation is necessary to issue a Halachic ruling.
Defining an ignoramous 29.10.2023 10:56
Exploring several possible definitions for "Am Haaretz"
A Clever Rasha 29.10.2023 15:05
Several opinions on the precise definition of "a clever wicked man"
A Foolish Hasid 17.10.2023 14:59
Multiple descriptions of the Chosid Shoteh--the righteous individual who fails basic logic or moral tests
Holy (and unholy) Cleverness 16.10.2023 12:08
The Torah only lasts in those who are "Arum": explanations in classic commentaries and Chassidus
Can women learn Torah? 13.10.2023 17:10
The Talmud suggests that it is a waste of time to teach women Torah. We explore the Halachic parameters, and a Sicha from the Rebbe that flips the entire discussion on its head.
A Torah partnership 13.10.2023 14:58
The Gemara qualifies the classic Yissachar/Zevulun partnership, and we explore how it is practically implemented.
Sins cannot extinguish Torah 13.10.2023 13:40
The tragic error of Doeg and Achitophel
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