Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin

To truly trust what an individual says, he or she need to have “skin in the game”; they must be at risk in the event that their statements are false. Source Sheet

Never underestimate the power of a single, ordinary individual doing a single “ordinary” action, to have extraordinary impact on masses of people. Source Sheet

Our physical eye only sees beauty and ugliness on the surface. The eyes of our soul can see beneath the surface. Source Sheet

Science is simply the discovery of Hashem’s ways, it is part of knowing Hashem. The challenge to faith is not from science but from the secular world view that naturally accompanies it. This secular world view of science and technology originates in the story of the Tower of Babel. Source Sheet

Our stewardship of nature goes beyond protecting the environment from physical destruction. We are also stewards of the environment’s moral and spiritual quality. Source Sheet

When contemporary society’s view of aesthetics is different from the Torah’s we need to notice the gap and realign our own sensitivities to the Torah’s.  When it comes to beauty, the Torah appreciates context and appropriateness Source Sheet

The reason to protest in defense of others or of moral principle is not for the impact of the protests, but because of their humanity. Source Sheet

Although when mitzvot are done for impure motivations, their power is less, this does not apply to one who studies Torah and finds immense pleasure in his learning. Source Sheet

Should the words of Tanach, which are Kodesh, be used as lyrics for Jewish rock music? Source Sheet

Managing anxiety requires that we distinguish between the words awe (יראה), fear (פחד) and worry (דאגה). Awe is a mitzva, fear is an instinct and worry is a choice. Source Sheet

We often assume that something good cannot cause evil, but in the case of the Torah this is not always true. When torah is studied not in accordance with its rules, its results can be disastrous Source Sheet

Fundamentalism develops when people focus on the details of the Law without understanding its deeper intention, meaning and spirit. The greater people’s understanding of underlying principles the more they can find common ground and respect one another’s opinions. Source Sheet

When physician treats a patient, s/he is doing a Mitzva and any mistake he makes, even if fatal does not obligate him legally or morally (provided he wasn’t careless). Source Sheet

When our inner beings, our unique individuality, is on display, we contaminate by making it the public image we want others to recognize; we are selling our inner essence to the public. However, when we are fully secure in our uniqueness, when our identities are secure, we hide from the public this inner being that distinguishes us as individuals. In this state we can work on our inner being, grow...

Humility and self-sufficiency, while challenging at first, leads to a vitality not previously experienced. Source Sheet

Kavanah means much more than mindfulness and attention. Kavanah means directionality. Source Sheet

The desecration of Shabbat is the embracing of secularism – a worldview vacuous of Kedusha. Source Sheet

Brutality is a more intense version of cruelty and manifests deep hatred. Source Sheet

People experience honor (and disrespect) in different ways. The difference is especially pronounced between genders. Source Sheet

Causing someone shame is a form of damage for which compensation can be demanded. This is בושת. However, פגם is different. פגם diminishes the value of the individual in the eyes of others. Source Sheet

Since everything is predetermined, what gives us the right to intervene in the unfolding of Hashem’s plans for justice? If we see someone about to murder another, what gives us the right to intervene by killing the perpetrator? Source Sheet

Aloofness, a characteristic that smacks of arrogance is different from exaltedness which, as a characteristic of Hashem, is Divine in its essence. How does one avoid their exalted character to become contaminated with aloofness? We will learn how from Hashem Himself. Source Sheet

Tragically, we often appreciate value only after we have experienced loss. Simulate loss in order to appreciate value – value of things, of people, and even of oneself. Source Sheet

“Love your neighbor as yourself,” is perhaps the most famous statement in the Torah. But we will learn how misunderstood it is, and what it’s true meaning is. Source Sheet

Understanding the cycles of life enables faith in the future. It also encourages prayer even when life is good – the most powerful form of prayer for it builds relationship with Hashem. Source Sheet