Rabbi David Lapin

Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin

Matmonim means "hidden treasures." In less than 20 minutes each episode highlights, develops and explains one actionable insight from the Daf Yomi Talmud study cycle. People around the world, from uninitiated seeker to seasoned scholar, are finding inspiration, meaning, and relevance in the wisdom that the Matmonim exposes from every page of Talmud. Matmonim will give you skills to deepen your own learning to get greater satisfaction from the effort you are investing. The podcast is given as a live class each morning at the Raanana Kollel in Israel and focuses on the Daf of the day.

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Rabbi David Lapin

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Religion

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Rosh Hashana 12b The Making of a Vintage – אין תורמין מזה על זה 21.10.2021

A few moments can make the difference in how we experience vegetation. Sources

Rosh Hashana 11a The Two Worlds are One – כי כל בשמים ובארץ 20.10.2021

Although we live in two worlds, spiritual and material, in actually they are a single integrated reality. Learn how to operate in this rich and complex way. Sources

Rosh Hashana 10b Living in Two Worlds – בתשרי נברא העולם 19.10.2021

There are different systems of natural law nested within one another. We can choose in which of them we wish to live and how we want the universe to respond to us; randomly or responsively. Sources

Rosh Hashana 9a We are not Digital – כל מקום שיש בו שבות 18.10.2021

Be in the moment well before the moment begins. You can't switch from one experience to another without coming to a standstill in between. Source

Rosh Hashana 8b Hold Lightly – וקדשתם את שנת החמישים שנה 17.10.2021

Learning how to be less attached to our possessions can be a liberating practice. Sources

Rosh Hashana 6a Know what you Want – כופין אותו עד שיאמר רוצה אני 15.10.2021

Awareness is being able to access both your wills: Your physical and your soul-will. Mastery is deciding which of them to respond to. Sources

Rosh Hashana 4a - It's all in the Why? על מנת שיחיה בני 13.10.2021

Being aware of the underlying reason, the true "why?" for what we do is the foundation of self-awareness. Minute differences in the "why?" impact majorly on the quality of what we do and will affect how we do it.

Rosh Hashana 3a The Power of the Invisible – אל תקרא ויראו אלא וייראו 12.10.2021

We live very visible lives today, yet in each of us there is an endless reservoir of depth that is not visible. As a nation too, Israel is at its strongest when its true potential is invisible. Sources

Rosh Hashana 2a Diplomacy: Survival or a Torah Value? – מפני השלום 11.10.2021

Maintaining constructive relationships with governments has at times in our history been a matter of survival. But it is more than that. Sources

Beitzah 40a Animal Cruelty - ורחמיו על כל מעשיו 10.10.2021

We have to be sensitive to an animal's need for nourishment and even more so to the needs of people for nourishment - not only physical, but also emotional nourishment. Sources

Beitzah 38a Self-Awareness - שלא אבוש 10.10.2021

Being aware of the inner motivation for the fear of embarrasement. Sources

Beitzah 37a Children are Forever - מצוות פריה ורביה 07.10.2021

Raising children is a responsibility that never ends. What does it mean? Sources

Beitzah 36b Gifting on Shabbat or Yom Tov - מתנה בשבת ויו"ט 06.10.2021

The Chachamim forbade transfer of ownership on Shabbat and Yomtov. This includes gift-giving. What is the origin of the prohibition and its reasons? Sources

Beitzah 35b Distraction on Shabbat - טירחה בשבת 05.10.2021

Shabbat is about the mind. Yom Tov is about the body. Hard physical labor is permitted on Shabbat. It is mental distraction from Kedushat Shabbat (the sanctity of Shabbat) that is forbidden. Yom Tov is different. Sources

Beitzah 34b Oneg Yom Tov - אי יום טוב קובע למעשר 04.10.2021

The mitzvah of pleasure, Oneg, applies on Yom Tov as much as it applies on Shabbat. However, there are some unique aspects to Oneg Shabbat that do not apply to Yomtov.  Oneg Shabbat builds up throughout the six days of the week whereas Oneg  Yomtov is only on the day itself. Sources

Beitzah 32b Empathetic Charity – המרחם על הבריות 03.10.2021

Charity is not a transaction, it is an opportunity for deep and nourishing connection. Sources

Beitzah 33b Expansiveness on Shabbat – נשמה יתירה 03.10.2021

Shabbat is a space in which our minds, undistracted from weekday activities, thoughts and speech, can experience extra dimensions of limitless soul. Sources

Beitzah 30a How not to Intervene – מוטב שיהיו שוגגין 30.09.2021

As a leader, knowing when not to intervene is as important as knowing when and how to intervene to inspire changed behavior in others. Sources

Beitzah 28b Shabbat and Yomtov: The Difference - אין בין שבת ליום טוב אלא אוכל נפש 29.09.2021

By understanding the system of forbidden activities on Shabbat and Yomtov respectively, we understand their quintessential differences. Sources

Beitza 29a Decontaminate Theft – אבק גזל וקידוש השם 29.09.2021

Whereas in many areas of Halacha we strive to find solutions that alleviate unnecessary, pain, suffering or expense, in interpersonal matters - especially in business - the opporite is the case. We always take the stricter more severe approach so that others are not penalized for our comfort. Sources  

Daf 27b Opportunity for Wealth - ממצוא חפצך ודבר דבר 27.09.2021

There is a powerful economic force that it is possible to access depending on the quality of our Shemirat Shabbat (Shabbat observance). Sources

Beitzah 26a Find a Solution - לערים ולסקיה כר' יהושוע 26.09.2021

Regulations, even Halacha, can create stress and hardship for people. Sometimes there is nothing to do about it. But mostly, competent solution-minded experts can find a way, and should.

Beitzah 25b Being Human - דרך ארץ קמ"ל 26.09.2021

Acting out of alignment with the principles of Derech Eretz (civilized behavior) undermines the core of our humanness and compromises who we are at our essence.

Beitzah 24b Learn Dynamically - לא ימנע אדם עצמו מבית המדרש 24.09.2021

Torah study is a continuously evolving global and multi-generational process. Losing contact with the process even for a very short time, can result in significant loss. Participation in the evolution is the essence of vitality and life. Source

Beitzah 23b Mindfulness- דבר שאין מתכוון 23.09.2021

Midfulness, in a Halachik context, means Kavvanah - intentionality and direction of focus. How does Kavvanah affect doing wrong and doing right? Sources

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