Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin

An item sold by an individual from his or her personal collection has a narrative attached to it unlike a generic item bought in a store. The narrative attaches a different value to the item. Source Sheet

The feeling of having had our trust exploited, is one of the most soul-destroying feelings we can endure. Source Sheet

Standing by your word even when there is no contractual obligation, even when it entails loss. Source Sheet

Lack of integrity, even when no crime is involved, can be more destructive for society than criminal activity. Source Sheet

It is human nature that when we have an interest in a given outcome, we take on greater responsibility than when we don’t . Source Sheet

Introduction to HaZahav: Some things are valued for their activity and others for their essence. It is the same with people. Source Sheet

To maximize long term value growth it is crucial to align the interests of all stakeholders. Source Sheet  

When lack of attention to detail indirectly causes a loss to others we are morally responsible for the loss. Source Sheet

Responding to a call for help is a fundamental human capacity. Source Sheet

People have the capacity to reason for themselves and also to trust in the Torah. Both capacities are needed as well as the strength of conviction to live according to our reason and not according to the fads of the day. This is essential to our Jewishness.  Source Sheet

There is a tension between authentic Torah – that which comes from an original source - and original Torah, that which is innovative and new. How are these two poles reconciled? Source Sheet

In a theo-centric world animal rights will never take precedent over Divine Laws for humankind. Yet we see cases where the Divine Law seems to be set aside for kindness to animals. Why would this be? Source Sheet

In a fundamentalist religion, ritual trumps humanism. In a humanistic faith, humanism trumps ritual. How does the Torah deal with the tension that often exists between human dignity and the observance of the mitzvot? Source Sheet

People are generally generous about others using their belongings to do a mitzva with them. But there are exceptions. Source Sheet

Systems are introduced into society to enable its functioning. But systems too can be manipulated by unscrupulous individuals. Judges need to look beyond the system and consider character.  Source Sheet

Many wrongdoings can be corrected. But there are cases where the missed opportunity for correction never returns. Source Sheet

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Critical thinking is the key to a tradition not becoming a dogma. Source Sheet

Acknowledging the loss of control one has over an object one owned can effect its transfer to another. However, we cannot give up hope of control when the control was never ours to start with. Source Sheet

Educational methodology: When questioning an expert, do so to clarify not to criticize.  And, when explaining an idea, be sure to clarify its underlying principle, not just its detail. Source Sheet

Loss of trust can be absolute and affect all areas of one’s credibility. However, sometimes people are deceitful in specific areas only to protect themselves, their families or their assets. In these cases the loss of trust is limited to the case at hand. Source Sheet

Theft of an object can be rectified by returning the object. Theft of opportunity never can be rectified because it cannot be quantified. Source Sheet

There are two dimensions to value creation: One is that we use our resources to create something that wasn’t there before, the other is that we simply unlock the potential that always was there. Source Sheet

One needs more than ownership to be entitled to sell a property. One also needs the authority to do so. Source Sheet 1 Source Sheet 2

Being in one’s personal space even when in the public domain requires that we stop, and are still.  Source Sheet