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From the Daf – Hotheaded Kohanim and The Great Asmachta Debate
People aren’t their best when they’re angry. They could
From the Daf – Do Unspoken Words Ever Count?
“It’s the thought that counts.” It’s a phrase we
From the Daf – Esrogim and Temporary Ownership – Does it Exist?
Two of the great acharonim on Choshen Mishpat are
From the Daf – Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge – What Does Halacha Say?
In 2010, philanthropists Warren Buffett and Bill Gates founded
From the Daf – Does a Mitzvah Need to be Eternal?
We’re familiar with the well-known Gemara in Makkos that
From the Daf – Mi Sheberach for a Choleh – What’s the Source?
We are familiar with the custom to say a
From the Daf – “You Stole my Bike, Can I Steal it Back?” – Being Your Own Vigilante in Halacha
Reuven rode his brand-new bicycle to school one day,
From the Daf – Is Shabsi a Jewish Name?
You may have a friend named Shabsai. Or Shabbetai.
From the Daf – When Yom Tov Shopping Goes Wrong
As the Days of Judgement and Yomim Tovim approach,
From the Daf – Presidential Debates and Mipnei Seivah Takum
One of the most iconic moments in presidential debate
From the Daf – Why Does The Chosson Break the Glass?
One of our most precious minhagim by a Jewish
Kamala Harris Flipflops – Can You Flip Flop Too?
America’s current vice president is known for flip-flopping. Recently,
From the Daf – What’s the Difference Between Neviim and Kesuvim?
The Written Torah is divided into three sections: Torah,
From the Daf – Did Joe Biden Learn Bava Basra?
Many Americans saw last week that their president is
From the Daf – The Boss That Doesn’t Pay – Are There Consequences?
A basic function of human life is that employees
From the Daf – Chanukah, Purim and Damaging while Doing a Mitzvah
The holiday of Chanukah is rarely mentioned in the mishnayos.
From the Daf – “I Treifed Up My Neighbor’s Pots – What Next?”
Jewish mothers are professional multi-taskers. Which can lead to
From the Daf – The Muzzler and the Muzzled – Are They the Same?
The Gemara in Bava Metzia (88b) discusses two sets