Legends of the Talmud

The crossroads 13.10.2023 16:24 ↓

The Gemara describes the apex of Judaism as either death, fear of sin, or ability to make Halachic rulings. A mystical explanation.

When Torah and Mitzvos protect 13.10.2023 14:39 ↓

Plus, an incredible letter from the Alter Rebbe explaining how to never sin again.

Mitzvah vs Torah in Chassidus 13.10.2023 13:00 ↓

Mitzvos are compared to a flame, and Torah to a light--a mystical explanation

Punishing the nations 13.10.2023 17:22 ↓

A bit on Zchus Toleh; G-d punishes the Jewish people differently than the way He punishes every other nation.

A woman's fear 13.10.2023 11:26 ↓

We begin Chapter 3, and discuss when and why a woman afraid of dying might become a Niddah.

Techeiles 15.09.2023 11:29 ↓

A deep dive into Techeiles, and it's surprising connection with Shofar on Shabbos Rosh Hashanah.

Dust and Ashes 14.09.2023 11:18 ↓

In the merit of Avraham saying "I am dust and ashes" we received two Mitzvos. Multiple approaches in commentaries.

Shalom Bayis Lessons 14.09.2023 14:46 ↓

If a man and woman are meritorious, the Shechina is between them. If not, fire consumes them. Several lessons for a healthier marriage, and one for a healthier Elul.

A Scant Meal Offering 14.09.2023 17:32 ↓

Why the Minchas Sotah is missing oil and frankincense; Comparing Omer to Sotah offerings

Siyum on Chapter 1 14.09.2023 11:07 ↓

Moshe's desire for reward; The power of prayer; a conclusion to Sotah Perek 1.

Following G-d 14.09.2023 16:15 ↓

A Chassidic approach to prayer; Adam and Eve's clothing; Kindness in Torah

Moshe's Hidden Grave 14.09.2023 12:37 ↓

The Torah promises that no one will ever find Moshe's grave. An approach.

A Eulogy for Moshe 14.09.2023 15:47 ↓

Moshe loses access to divine wisdom; Moshe praises G-d's choice in burial plot

Moshe's Full Years 14.09.2023 15:32 ↓

According to the camel is its load; How to live "full years" like Moshe

Why Yosef Died Young 14.09.2023 9:23 ↓

Yosef's (possible) lack of respect for his father; The dangers of leadership roles

Yosef's Coffin 28.08.2023 13:49 ↓

How Moshe found Yosef's burial place; The two "coffins" in the desert

Esav's Demise 25.08.2023 16:40 ↓

Horses mourning; Naftali's longest run; Chushim's violent outburst

Yakov's Funeral 24.08.2023 13:41 ↓

Why the funeral brought honor to the Tribes; The 36 crowns hung on Yakov's bier; Kabbalah on the "threshing floor of brambles"

Miriam's Prophecy 23.08.2023 12:41 ↓

Why Miriam's father appears to reject her prophecy; Why Miriam is called Aaron's sister and not Moshe's sister

Damage from Non-Kosher food 22.08.2023 13:54 ↓

Why baby Moshe refused to nurse from an Egyptian woman, and what that means for modern Kashrus stringencies

Moshe's Birthday 22.08.2023 8:36 ↓

How an argument over a calendar sheds light on the differences between prayer and Torah study

Moshe in the basket 18.08.2023 13:40 ↓

The miracles in the basket; Pharaoh's cutrate astrologers; Who saves whom

Basya's Reach 17.08.2023 12:18 ↓

Basya was the daughter of Pharaoh who rebelled, converted, and rescued Moshe from the Nile. This is her story

To bend like a reed 16.08.2023 13:37 ↓

Various explanations for why Yocheved chose to put baby Moshe in a basket

Little Foxes 09.08.2023 10:30 ↓

Yocheved's labor and delivery; Moshe's miraculous birth; Baby Egyptians