Topics covered: Chapter 4, Mishna 1, 2, 3 Beautiful thread of Talmudic logic as we examine whether we may sell one Torah scroll in order to purchase another. What if a community raised funds to purchase a Torah scroll or …

Topics covered: Chapter 4, Mishna 1 When selling a sacred item, the proceeds may only be used to purchase an item of equal or higher sanctity. They produces many interesting cases… #Judaism #halacha #Torah #Megillah #Purim Opening song: V’tov B’einecha …

Topics covered: Chapter 3, Mishna 7, 8 Prayer leaders who seem like heretics. Formulations of prayer prohibited because they suggest multiple deities or selective approval of God’s ways. Free will and awe of Heaven. The importance of concentration while praying, …

Topics covered: Chapter 2, Mishna 3-5, Chapter 3, Mishna 1-6 Which mitzvos must be performed during daytime? Can they be done after daybreak but before sunrise? Which mitzvos must be performed at night? When and which blessings are said connected …

Topics covered: Chapter 2, Mishna 1-3 Megillah must be written on parchment with ink, sewn with sinew. One from a walled city visits unwalled city – when must he read the Megillah? How much of the Megillah must be read …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 13, Chapter 2, Mishna 1 The order of blessings of the Amida reflects the progression of the world toward the coming of Moshiach. May we fulfill our obligation to hear the Megillah read on Purim …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 13, Chapter 2, Mishna 1 For some people it wasn’t enough that Mordecai saved the lives of all the Jews in the world, because he didn’t return to Torah study afterward. How do we know …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 13 Continuing the Sages’ exposition of the verses of Esther, we discuss Haman insatiable hunger for power and honor, which led to his downfall via the very demise he planned for Mordecai. We also see …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 13 Continuing the Sages’ exposition of the verses of Esther, we learn that Esther was married to Mordecai even after she became queen because she was taken by the king against her will – she …