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Issue 344 - Parashat Devarim - Living Torah
Devarim Mishnayot מסכת שבת Due to somewhat bad planning, this week we will learn when they are wet, may not be used even when dry as the last sentence of Mishna Vav Perek Gimmel, thereby some increase in heat will still occur. finishing the Perek, and we will then cover the first Mishna of the fourth Perek. However, some items only add to the heat when moist. These may be used to preserve heat when dry but are The Mishna says one may place a container near a forbidden when wet. The examples a
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Emor The First Rothschild and reported it to the police. They in turn found her digging in the garden, and while she was opening the purse to extract another coin, the police arrested her. "There were only four coins missing," the chief remarked, handing the purse to the Rabbi. "But you know," he said, "I just can't understand what you said. Why did that young man pay for the theft when he was not guilty? And why didn't he explain to you that he was not at fault?" The Rabbi shook his head. This
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Emor The First Rothschild and reported it to the police. They in turn found her digging in the garden, and while she was opening the purse to extract another coin, the police arrested her. "There were only four coins missing," the chief remarked, handing the purse to the Rabbi. "But you know," he said, "I just can't understand what you said. Why did that young man pay for the theft when he was not guilty? And why didn't he explain to you that he was not at fault?" The Rabbi shook his head. This
Category:(not categorized)Reads:110Uploaded:05 / 04 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionIssue 338 - Parashat Acharei Kedoshim - Living Torah
Acharei-Kedoshim Mishnayot מסכת שבת This week we will learn Mishna Gimmel, Perek Gimmel in Messechet Shabbat. This Mishna is quite an enjoyable one as much of it is dealing with cooking (one of my favourite topics). One may not roast an egg by putting it next to a hot kettle of water (or a Shabbat urn) on Shabbat. This applies even if one is not fully cooking it, merely eating it ‘softly done’. One may not fry an egg by cracking it over hot scarves, warmed in the sun. R’Yose permits it. Howev
Category:(not categorized)Reads:123Uploaded:05 / 04 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionPhilosophy of Halacha - Print Version VBM
1 YESHIVAT HAR ETZION ISRAEL KOSCHITZKY VIRTUAL BEIT MIDRASH (VBM) ********************************************************* PHILOSOPHY OF HALAKHA By Rav Chaim Navon Lecture #1a: The Role of Halakha in Religious Life In this opening lecture, I shall address a topic that troubles many people today: Why do we need Halakha? What role does Halakha play in our spiritual life? A. THE ARGUMENTS AGAINST HALAKHA Halakha is Judaism's most unique characteristic. It appears to be the only aspect of Judaism
Category:(not categorized)Reads:607Uploaded:04 / 02 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionIssue 334 - Parashat Vayikra - Living Torah
Vayikra Mishnayot מסכת שבת This week we start Perek Gimmel of Messechet Shabbat. This is a very practical Perek as much of it deals with the Melacha of Bishul- cooking. Mishna Aleph deals with using a ‘Kirah’ oven on Shabbat. Once ash has been placed over the coals or they have been removed, there is an argument as to what one may put on the ‘Kirah’. Bet Shammai hold that hot water may be kept hot but food may not be put on. Bet Hillel hold that both hot water, and cooked food may be put on i
Category:(not categorized)Reads:359Uploaded:03 / 19 / 2010ShareAdd to collectionIssue 333 - Parashat Vayekhel-Pekudei - Living Torah
Vayakhel-Pekudei Mishnayot מסכת שבת This week we will attempt to learn Mishna 7 Perek stage which is neither properly Shabbat, nor still Bet of Messechet Shabbat which is the last one of Friday. Therefore, we may not do Melachot (neither the Perek. Deoraita nor Derabanan) just in case it is actually Shabbat. The Mishna cites three things which one must remind one’s family to do on a Friday afternoon. The Mishna says, in this time period, we may not Rashi explains that reminding them in the mo
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