Topics covered:Chapter 4, Mishna 1Where is it assumed that families don’t have flawed lineage? What did Rebbe reveal on his deathbed? What does “and the sun rises and the sun sets” mean? What verse can be interpreted for good or …

Topics covered:Chapter 4, Mishna 1What are the consequences of marrying someone whom it is prohibited to marry? Why is a convert like a scab? In what location do Jews have muddled lineage? Why don’t we pronounce yud hey vav hey? …

Topics covered:Chapter 3, Mishna 13, Chapter 4, Mishna 1Who is a mamzer? Can mamzerim be purified? What does man’s “house’ refer to? Can children of priests/levites to marry one another? What about converts, emancipated slaves, certain other nationalities? What does …

Topics covered:Chapter 3, Mishna 13What happens if a betrothal takes effect but there was a transgression? Does offspring always follow the man? What happens when an Israelite marries a halala? What are restrictions on who an Egyptian convert can marry? …

Topics covered:Chapter 3, Mishna 12When do we accept the testimony of a single witness to establish a matter? What was the incident of the deficient mikveh? Who was King Yannai? Why was his advisor Elazar deemed a scoffer with an …

Topics covered:Chapter 3, Mishna 12If woman and man dispute whether there was a betrothal, are they permitted to each other’s family members? Who is more credible, man or woman in case of disputed betrothal? If couple is betrothed but breaks …

Topics covered:Chapter 3, Mishna 9, 10, 11What is status of son of priest by woman who was not permitted to him? Can a father marry his minor daughter to this man? What does it mean that Israelite women becomes a …

Topics covered:Chapter 3, Mishna 5, 6, 7, 8How can betrothal create enmity? What is a konam vow? Can a woman make a vow that husband will not receive fruit of her labor? Can value of labor be used to create …

Topics covered:Chapter 3, Mishna 4, 5When is purification ritual considered done? Can a non-Jew who plans to convert become betrothed to a Jew? How is conversion accomplished? Is produce still attached to ground included in obligation to tithe? Why is …