Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin

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The most valuable sacrifices are not the dramatic ones made in public as much as the private struggles of individuals to master their natures. Source Sheet

As day follows night, so renewal follows despair. By tuning in to the monthly lunar cycles we reaffirm our optimism in the caring ever-presence of Hashem even in our darkest times. Source Sheet

The requirement to have warned the accused moments before his actions, might not be to determine his intentionality, but rather for the witnesses to have done everything possible, to educate, inspire and restrain the accused before effecting his punishment.  Source Sheet

Bias may not distort the facts for someone who is very self-aware. However, even such a person will be unable to escape the influence of bias when forming opinions and judgements. Source Sheet

Words are cheap – but so are actions for a conman who has already broken our trust before.  How then can the conman ever regain the trust of his community? Source Sheet

Earning a living without contributing to society is certainly problematic. But how about simply enjoying a leisurely life without working or making a contribution? Source Sheet

Truth exists in two dimensions: There is a Truth in an absolute sense – meaning it is aligned with Hashem’s will and with the Torah. There is also a need for Truth to be experienced as such by the people it affects. How can this occur in a legal decision that results from a dispute? Source Sheet

What really happened behind closed doors between King David and Avishag Hashunamit?  From which we learn the power of self-mastery and its capacity to generate Kedusha. Source Sheet

The exclusion of others from a private space creates greater intimacy among those who are included. This very intimacy, when experienced between men and women who may not be married to one another, is at the core of the prohibition of Yichud . Source Sheet

Only those who themselves are accountable, have the moral authority to hold others accountable. Source Sheet

To truly understand nuance, the knowledge of language is essential. Source Sheet

In addition to conventional risk mitigation strategies, Jews factor in the righteousness of their cause, the power of their prayer and the direction of Hashem where it is accessible. Source Sheet

The laws of the Torah are much more than behavioral or societal laws. They are cosmic laws to which nature aligns. Their behavioral impact on us as Law is a consequence of these cosmic laws. Source Sheet

Individuals are accountable for their choices and actions. However, leaders are accountable for cultures that spawn bad actions. Source Sheet

We influence one another not only by our actions but also by our moods, thoughts and inner stature. Source Sheet

In criminal matters the Torah doesn’t allow people to snitch on their relatives, doing so undermines the primacy of family Source Sheet

Just as we can be contaminated by the negative energy of those we associate with, so can we be inspired and uplifted by their positive energy. Source Sheet

There is a qualitative different between knowing something from memory and knowing it in the present either through experience or through conversation (which is also experience). Source Sheet

Diplomacy need not come at the expense of truth. Rather diplomacy should be the coating of truth to help make it palatable, but never to dilute it. Source Sheet

Words, especially in the Torah, can have multiple meanings – sometimes even contradictory. How do we manage them?  Source Sheet

What is the role of the legal system now that we do not have semicha? Is it just to settle disputes or is it also to deter malice? Source Sheet

We would have created a legal system even without the Torah’s instructions. The system in the Torah is much more than a bureaucratic legal system. It is a channel of Hashem’s presence into our communities. It judges rather than punishes. Source Sheet

There are two different disciplines in the study of Talmud: Critical thinking and halachik decision-making. Source Sheet

Can you look at women? Source Sheet