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Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran
Zevachim 56 - November 9, 18 Cheshvan

Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 44:47


Study Guide Today's daf is sponsored by Judy and Jerel Shapiro for the marriage today of their son Oren Shapiro to Fay Gamliel of Toronto. "Mazal tov and may they build a Bayit Ne'eman b'Yisrael, and a bayit filled with love and peace!" Today's daf is sponsored by Beth Kissileff in loving memory of the 11 precious souls killed on the 18 of Cheshvan at Dor Hadash, New Light and Tree of Life in Pittsburgh. Joyce Fienberg, Dr Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger. And in honor of the Daf Yomi Pittsburgh group under the leadership of Rabbi Amy Bardack and Eric Lidji. What is the size of the Temple courtyard, the Azara? These boundaries are important for three laws that are specifically done in the azara only - kohanim eat kodshai kodashim, slaughtering kodshim kalim takes place there, and one is punished by karet for entering while impure. Rav Nachman's father specified the boundaries. There was an assumption that he was trying to exclude a particular space by demarcating the exact size. They explain that he must have been excluding the chambers that open into the Azara but are partially outside the Azara boundaries. A difficulty is raised from a Mishna that designates them as sanctified. But it is resolved by explaining that the Mishna was referring to a rabbinic definition, but by Torah law, they are not considered the Azara. Two other sources seem to contradict this explanation, but are resolved.   Rav Avudimi explained the source that the blood is disqualified if not brought on the altar before sunset of the day of the slaughtering. Rabbi Yochanan and Chizkiya disagree about the status of the meat of a peace offering on the night after the second day, both for laws of pigul and notar. Comparisons are made between the meat of the sacrifices that can be eaten for one day and those that can be eaten for two days – explaining the source of the differences between the two regarding the night of the second day. A firstborn, maaser and Pesach are kodshai kalim and have similar laws. However, certain issues surrounding eating them are different – who can eat them, how the meat is prepared, and for how long they can be eaten.   

Daf Yomi for Women – דף יומי לנשים – English
Zevachim 56 - November 9, 18 Cheshvan

Daf Yomi for Women – דף יומי לנשים – English

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 44:47


Study Guide Today's daf is sponsored by Judy and Jerel Shapiro for the marriage today of their son Oren Shapiro to Fay Gamliel of Toronto. "Mazal tov and may they build a Bayit Ne'eman b'Yisrael, and a bayit filled with love and peace!" Today's daf is sponsored by Beth Kissileff in loving memory of the 11 precious souls killed on the 18 of Cheshvan at Dor Hadash, New Light and Tree of Life in Pittsburgh. Joyce Fienberg, Dr Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger. And in honor of the Daf Yomi Pittsburgh group under the leadership of Rabbi Amy Bardack and Eric Lidji. What is the size of the Temple courtyard, the Azara? These boundaries are important for three laws that are specifically done in the azara only - kohanim eat kodshai kodashim, slaughtering kodshim kalim takes place there, and one is punished by karet for entering while impure. Rav Nachman's father specified the boundaries. There was an assumption that he was trying to exclude a particular space by demarcating the exact size. They explain that he must have been excluding the chambers that open into the Azara but are partially outside the Azara boundaries. A difficulty is raised from a Mishna that designates them as sanctified. But it is resolved by explaining that the Mishna was referring to a rabbinic definition, but by Torah law, they are not considered the Azara. Two other sources seem to contradict this explanation, but are resolved.   Rav Avudimi explained the source that the blood is disqualified if not brought on the altar before sunset of the day of the slaughtering. Rabbi Yochanan and Chizkiya disagree about the status of the meat of a peace offering on the night after the second day, both for laws of pigul and notar. Comparisons are made between the meat of the sacrifices that can be eaten for one day and those that can be eaten for two days – explaining the source of the differences between the two regarding the night of the second day. A firstborn, maaser and Pesach are kodshai kalim and have similar laws. However, certain issues surrounding eating them are different – who can eat them, how the meat is prepared, and for how long they can be eaten.   

TorahAnytime Daily Dose
Daily Dose #2,479: What Does Hashem Want From Me? - R' Joey Haber

TorahAnytime Daily Dose

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 1:39


Full TorahAnytime Lecture Video or Audio More classes from R' Joey Haber ⭐ 2,479

RECO12
Mazal G - Sober Dating - Afro Euro - Meeting 385

RECO12

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 51:46


Mazal G speaks to the Afro Euro audience today on the topic of Sober Dating.Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Mazal G please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them.Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable InformationalSupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Ezuran
Episode cross Mazal / Ezuran : Nos héritages algériens et amazigh

Ezuran

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 25:48


Azul le monde ! Nouvel épisode d'Ezuran! Un épisode un peu spécial car je suis en compagnie de Sarah, créatrice du podcast Mazal ! L'occasion d'échanger sur notre héritage algérien et kabyle pour moi , notre attachement à nos racines et comment cela se traduit . N'hésitez pas à nous faire un petit retour.Bonne écoute ! Tanemirth nwen #Kabylie#Algérie#Amazigh#Imazighen#culturekabyle#identitekabyle#traditionskabyles#traditionamazigh#femmeskabyles#femmesamazigh#leskabyles#bejaia#tiziouzouHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Daily Dose on the Daf
Zevachim 28

Daily Dose on the Daf

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 3:47


Zevachim 28 – Sunday – 20 TishreiBy Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, Lecturer and Founder of the Tanach Study Centerזבחים דף כח, דף יומיToday's Daily Dose is dedicated in honor of Rav Ian Schwartz completing Shas! Mazal tov!

Daily Dose on the Daf
Zevachim 26

Daily Dose on the Daf

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:18


Zevachim 26 – Friday – 18 TishreiBy Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, University Professor of Jewish History and Jewish Thought, Yeshiva Universityזבחים דף כו, דף יומיToday's Daily Dose is dedicated in honor of Rav Ian Schwartz completing Shas! Mazal tov!

Daily Dose on the Daf
Zevachim 27

Daily Dose on the Daf

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 4:24


Zevachim 27 – Shabbat – 19 TishreiBy Rabbi Tuvia Berman, Ra"m and Director of Advancement, Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviזבחים דף כז, דף יומיToday's Daily Dose is dedicated in honor of Rav Ian Schwartz completing Shas! Mazal tov!

Daily Dose on the Daf

Zevachim 25 – Thursday – 17 TishreiBy Yoetzet Halacha Laurie Novick, Director, Deracheha.org; Senior Responder, Yoatzot.orgזבחים דף כה, דף יומיToday's Daily Dose is dedicated in honor of Rav Ian Schwartz completing Shas! Mazal tov!

Daily Dose on the Daf

Zevachim 24 – Wednesday – 16 TishreiBy Rabbi Aron White, Managing Editor, HaMizrachi magazineזבחים דף כד, דף יומיToday's Daily Dose is dedicated in honor of Rav Ian Schwartz completing Shas! Mazal tov!

Daily Dose on the Daf

Zevachim 23 – Tuesday – 15 ElulBy Rabbi Yossi Goldin, Coordinator, Communities Engagement, World Mizrachiזבחים דף כג, דף יומיToday's Daily Dose is dedicated in honor of Rav Ian Schwartz completing Shas! Mazal tov!

Daily Dose on the Daf

Zevachim 22 – Monday – 14 TishreiBy Rabbi Bentzi Mann, Director, Schools Department, World MizrachiToday's Daily Dose is dedicated in honor of Rav Ian Schwartz completing Shas! Mazal tov!

Diskussionsbedarf
Arbeit als Vorzimmer zum Pensionshimmel?

Diskussionsbedarf

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 35:58


In dieser Folge von Diskussionsbedarf sprechen wir mit Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Mazal, Arbeits- und Sozialrechtsexperte an der Universität Wien, über die Rolle von Arbeit in unserer Gesellschaft.Worüber wir sprechen: Welche Arbeit zählt eigentlich? Warum ist Wertschätzung nicht nur für Erwerbsarbeit wichtig, sondern auch für Freiwilligenarbeit und jede Form von Beitrag? Und was bedeutet es für unser Zusammenleben, wenn das gemeinsame Verständnis schwindet, dass wir einander brauchen?Prof. Mazal erklärt, warum Österreich im internationalen Vergleich ein sensationelles Arbeitsrecht hat, was wir von anderen Ländern wie Japan lernen können, und weshalb Anpassungsfähigkeit ein Schlüssel zur Vitalität unserer Gesellschaft ist. Außerdem sprechen wir über Teilzeit, den Rückgang von Kleinbetrieben, den Wert von Wissen und die Gefahr von „Halbwissen“ in der politischen Debatte.Mehr über uns JUNOS findest du auf Instagram und Co. unter @junosat oder auf www.junos.at!

Musica
Cheb Hasni, l'Usignolo del Raï

Musica

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 11:31


La storia di Cheb Hasni, uno dei più grandi cantanti Raï, assassinato per la sua arte il 29 settembre 1994Iscriviti qui alla nuova newsletter, ogni 7 del mese un nuovo appuntamentoRispondi a questo sondaggio di 7 domande per migliorare i contenuti ed i progetti futuri di Medio Oriente e Dintorni Qui trovate tutti i link di Medio Oriente e Dintorni: Linktree, ma, andando un po' nel dettaglio: -Tutti gli aggiornamenti sulla pagina instagram @medioorienteedintorni -Per articoli visitate il sito https://mediorientedintorni.com/ trovate anche la "versione articolo" di questo podcast. - Qui il link al canale Youtube- Podcast su tutte le principali piattaforme in Italia e del mondo-Vuoi tutte le uscite in tempo reale? Iscriviti al gruppo Telegram: https://t.me/mediorientedintorniOgni like, condivisione o supporto è ben accetto e mi aiuta a dedicarmi sempre di più alla mia passione: raccontare il Medio Oriente ed il "mondo islamico"

Daf Yomi with Aaron Cohen
Horayos 14 Mazal Tov!

Daf Yomi with Aaron Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 28:24


Matan Institute for Torah Studies
Episode 233 - Parshat Ki Tavo: The Heart Spaces of Tithes

Matan Institute for Torah Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 40:06


In this conversation with Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg, we explore how the tithes mentioned in this week's parsha can refine our sense of gratitude. We explore the difference between a 'maaser' mindset and a 'reishit' mindset through an original Torah idea written by Adina. To read more of Adina's Torah, check out her Hebrew book on the holidays here. This week's episode has been sponsored in honor of Rabbi Ed and Bobbie Winter's 60th wedding anniversary by their children and grandchildren. Mazal tov!

WebYeshiva.Org
Daf Yomi One Week at a Time: Avoda Zara: with Rabbanit Dr. Tamara Spitz: Lesson 11: Daf 71-76 + Siyum

WebYeshiva.Org

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 59:22


As we conclude Masechet Avoda Zara we will learn about yayin nesech mixed with permitted wine or with water. The Gemara also discusses how to kasher a winepress that was used by an idolater. And finally, we will learn how to kasher various utensils.Mazal tov on finishing Masechet Avoda Zara!For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://webyeshiva.org/course/daf-yomi-one-week-at-a-time-avodah-zara/

Mayanot
Intro to Prayer with Rivka Mazal: Shema – Part One

Mayanot

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 52:32


✨ Intro to Prayer with Rivka Mazal: Shema – Part One ✨ Join Rivka Mazal, Mayanot educator, as she delves into one of the most central prayers in Judaism: the Shema. In this first part of the series, we'll explore the deeper meaning of the Shema, its role in Jewish life, and how it can help us cultivate mindfulness, unity, and spiritual awareness.

Mayanot
Intro to Prayer with Rivka Mazal: Shema – Part Two

Mayanot

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 49:22


✨ Intro to Prayer with Rivka Mazal: Shema – Part Two ✨ In this follow-up class, Rivka Mazal, Mayanot educator, takes us deeper into the words and meaning of the Shema. Building on Part One, we'll uncover new layers of understanding, exploring the verses that follow the Shema and how they guide us toward love of G-d, commitment, and living with intention.

Mayanot
Introduction to Prayer with Rivka Mazal

Mayanot

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 39:25


Intro to Prayer with Rivka Mazal Join Rivka Mazal, Mayanot educator, as she opens the doorway to the world of Jewish prayer, 'tefilla', exploring its meaning, purpose, and power in our lives. Whether you're new to prayer or looking to deepen your connection, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical steps to make prayer more personal and transformative.

“Dafsplaining”: daf yomi made simple
Avoda Zara 57: mazal tov moish!

“Dafsplaining”: daf yomi made simple

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 41:27


Avoda Zara 57: mazal tov moish! by “Dafsplaining”: daf yomi made simple

The Chassidic Story Project
What Are You Really Asking Hashem For?

The Chassidic Story Project

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 23:19


This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Rabbi Shloima Poupko and a doctor who insists there will be a funeral on Monday, the second about the bed of the Seer of Lublin, and the third with the Sanzer Rebbe and a poor Jew who has great Mazal. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/what-are-you-really-asking-hashem-for. To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

Screenshot Inspiračního fóra
Zabíjíme efektivněji, ne lépe. Pavel Barša, Eva Kušíková a Jan Mazal o tom, co přinášejí technologie do války (záznam debaty)

Screenshot Inspiračního fóra

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 91:22


Války často ženou technologický vývoj kupředu. Ale některé taktiky, stejně jako násilí, přetrvávají napříč staletími. Jak moderní technologie, hybridní strategie a proměna globálního pořádku mění podobu ozbrojených konfliktů? A jaký dopad to má na civilisty, zdravotnictví nebo naše chápání bezpečí?Politolog Pavel Barša, plukovník Armády České republiky Jan Mazal a anestezioložka Eva Kušíková, která působí v misích Lékařů bez hranic, debatovali na loňském Inspiračním fóru o tom, co všechno se ve válkách mění, co zůstává – a zda vůbec ještě existují pravidla, která se dají dodržovat. Debatu moderoval David Scharf. Podcast Screenshot uvádí neurovědkyně a vědecká novinářka Pavla Hubálková.

Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour

The Gemara in Masechet Ta'anit (29b) states that if a Jew has a court case against a gentile, he should try to avoid scheduling the case for the month of Ab, which is a time when our nation's "Mazal" ("luck") is compromised. He should instead try to schedule the hearing for the joyous month of Adar, which is a time of good "Mazal" for the Jewish Nation. A number of commentators raised the question of how to reconcile this teaching with the rule famously established by the Gemara elsewhere, in Masechet Shabbat (156a), "En Mazal Le'Yisrael" – the Jewish Nation is not governed by the forces of "Mazal" that affect the rest of the world. If, indeed, three is no such thing as "Mazal" as far as Am Yisrael is concerned, then why are we told that we have good "Mazal" during Adar and poor "Mazal" during Ab? The Ritba (Rav Yom Tob of Seville, Spain, 1250-1330) answers that Adar and Ab are exceptions to the rule. Although the Jewish Nation is generally not subject to the forces of "Mazal," Hashem decreed that these influences indeed affect us during these two months. Alternatively, the Ritba suggests, the Jewish People are indeed not influenced at all by "Mazal" at any time, and the Gemara in Ta'anit borrows the term "Mazal" to refer to Hashem's governance of His nation during the months of Adar and Ab. During Adar, He deals with us more graciously and compassionately, whereas in Ab, He deals with us more strictly and exactingly, and this is the Gemara's intent when it speaks of the "Mazal" during these months. A different answer was offered in light of Tosafot's comments to the Gemara's teaching "En Mazal Le'Yisrael." Tosafot explain that indeed, we, like all people on earth, are subject to the powers of "Mazal," but we have the ability to negate these forces through the merits of our Misvot. Accordingly, the Gemara in Maseches Ta'anit might be understood to mean that we require additional merits to overcome the harsh "Mazal" of the month of Ab. We are never helplessly at the mercy of "Mazal," as we always have the ability to earn Hashem's favor through out merits irrespective of our "Mazal," but during the month of Ab this is somewhat more difficult. In conclusion, it is worth noting the Gemara's startling comment in Masechet Mo'ed Katan (28a) that a person's lifespan, his ability to beget children, and his livelihood depend not on his merits, but rather on "Mazal." This seems to explicitly contradict the aforementioned rule of "En Mazal Le'Yisrael." In truth, however, Rav Menahem Meiri (Provence, 1249-1315) comments that the Gemara's statement in Mo'ed Katan reflects a minority view among the Sages, and has been resoundingly rejected. Therefore, the Meiri writes, one should never cease praying for everything he needs and wants, because our merits and G-d's mercy can overcome any "Mazal." Hacham Ovadia Yosef noted that the Rambam similarly followed this view, firmly stating that we are not affected at all by the forces of astrology. This is the position taken by many other Rabbis, as well. Until when specifically should a person delay his court hearing? The Magen Abraham (Rav Abraham Gombiner, Poland, 1635-1682) writes (551:1) in the name of Rabbenu Yeruham (Provence, 1290-1350) that one should delay the hearing until the onset of the month of Elul. According to this view, the inauspicious quality of the month of Ab extends throughout the entire month. By contrast, Rav Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev (1740-1809), in his work Kedushat Levi (Parashat Va'et'hanan) writes that the Gemara refers only to the first half of the month. Starting from the 15 th of Ab – Tu B'Av, which is a festive day – the remainder of the month is not considered inauspicious. Accordingly, some have ruled that already from Tu B'Ab there is no concern going to court. An allusion to this concept is the configuration of the divine Name associated with this month. The Kabbalists teach that the four letters that comprise the Name of "Havaya" (spelled Yod, Heh, Vav and Heh) can be arranged in twelve different sequences, and each sequence is associated with a different month. The month of Tammuz is associated with the reverse spelling – Heh, Vav, Heh and Yod – and this month is thus a month of calamity. The month of Ab is associated with the spelling Heh, Vav, Yod and Heh – with the first two letters reversed, and the second two letters in proper sequence. This alludes to the fact that the first half of the month of Ab is one of misfortune and tragedy, but the second half – starting from Tu B'Ab – is joyous. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, in Hazon Ovadia (p. 166), follows a third view, based on a passage in the Zohar (Yitro, 78b) stating that Esav took control of the month of Tammuz and the first nine days of the month of Ab. According to the Zohar, it seems, it is only through Tisha B'Ab that one should avoid a court hearing against a gentile, but already from the 10 th of Ab there is no concern. This is, indeed, the view of the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909), in Parashat Debarim, 1). Summary: The Gemara teaches that a person who has a court case against a gentile should try to avoid scheduling the hearing for the month of Ab, which is a time of bad "Mazal." The commentators clarified that this does not mean we are helplessly subject to the forces of astrology and the like. We are always able to earn G-d's favor and compassion through prayer and good deeds, but in the month of Ab He deals with us somewhat more harshly, making it more difficult to earn His kindness. Different views exist as to when specifically one should avoid going to court. Hacham Ovadia Yosef rules that the concern is only through Tisha B'Ab; starting already on the 10 th of the Ab, one may go to court without any worry.

The Living Chassidus Podcast
Emuna & Bitachon Book Club - Part 3

The Living Chassidus Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 63:02


This small and powerful booklet gives step-by-step instructions and perspectives on how to reach tangible levels of Emuna and Bitachon in our lives.This class was sponsored by Isabella Shoshana GurevichIn honor of her sister Rachel's engagement! Mazal tov!Thank you Isabella GurevichHelp make events like this happen!https://cash.app/$livingchassidushttp://Paypal.me/livingchassidushttps://livingchassidus.org/donate/Zelle: 205-937-9914https://www.venmo.com/u/LivingChassidus

Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran
Avodah Zarah 26 - July 14, 18 Tamuz

Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 45:49


Today's daf is sponsored by the Sussman family on their aliyanniversary. Mazal tov! "As we stepped off the plane 21 years ago with two little boys, we could never have imagined all that Israel would give to us these many years; nor could we fathom what our boys would be giving back to the land and nation. Am Yisrael Chai." Today's daf is sponsored by Julie Mendelsohn in honor of her daughter Hannah’s graduation from medical school in Italy last week. "The Talmud teaches (Bava Kamma 85a) that permission is granted to a doctor to heal, and that a doctor is an essential partner with G-d in the healing of human beings. May you have wisdom, compassion and help from Heaven all of the days of your profession. Your hard work and persistence inspire all of us." A Jew cannot be a midwife or nursemaid for an idol worshipper. Rabbi Meir and the rabbis disagree about whether an idol worshipper can be a midwife to deliver a Jew's child or nurse the Jew's child. Rabbi Meir forbids out of fear they may kill the child, while the rabbis permit if there is another Jew in the room, as there is no concern for murder in that case. A braita permits a Jew to be a midwife for an idol worshipper if they get paid. Rav Yosef explains that the reason for this is to prevent enmity. Rav Yosef suggests extending this to three other situations, but Abaye explains why in each case the Jew has a legitimate excuse and therefore it will not cause enmity and is forbidden. One cannot put an idol worshipper or a shepherd of small animals in a pit, but it is also not required to save them from a pit. However, heretics, informers and apostates can even be put in a pit by a Jew. What is the definition of a heretic and an apostate? Rabbi Meir and the rabbis have a similar debate about circumcising idol worshippers. The Gemara raises a contradiction from a braita to Rabbi Meir's position and tries to resolve it.  

Daf Yomi for Women – דף יומי לנשים – English
Avodah Zarah 26 - July 14, 18 Tamuz

Daf Yomi for Women – דף יומי לנשים – English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 45:49


Today's daf is sponsored by the Sussman family on their aliyanniversary. Mazal tov! "As we stepped off the plane 21 years ago with two little boys, we could never have imagined all that Israel would give to us these many years; nor could we fathom what our boys would be giving back to the land and nation. Am Yisrael Chai." Today's daf is sponsored by Julie Mendelsohn in honor of her daughter Hannah’s graduation from medical school in Italy last week. "The Talmud teaches (Bava Kamma 85a) that permission is granted to a doctor to heal, and that a doctor is an essential partner with G-d in the healing of human beings. May you have wisdom, compassion and help from Heaven all of the days of your profession. Your hard work and persistence inspire all of us." A Jew cannot be a midwife or nursemaid for an idol worshipper. Rabbi Meir and the rabbis disagree about whether an idol worshipper can be a midwife to deliver a Jew's child or nurse the Jew's child. Rabbi Meir forbids out of fear they may kill the child, while the rabbis permit if there is another Jew in the room, as there is no concern for murder in that case. A braita permits a Jew to be a midwife for an idol worshipper if they get paid. Rav Yosef explains that the reason for this is to prevent enmity. Rav Yosef suggests extending this to three other situations, but Abaye explains why in each case the Jew has a legitimate excuse and therefore it will not cause enmity and is forbidden. One cannot put an idol worshipper or a shepherd of small animals in a pit, but it is also not required to save them from a pit. However, heretics, informers and apostates can even be put in a pit by a Jew. What is the definition of a heretic and an apostate? Rabbi Meir and the rabbis have a similar debate about circumcising idol worshippers. The Gemara raises a contradiction from a braita to Rabbi Meir's position and tries to resolve it.  

The Rebbe’s advice
1034 - Mazal Tov and Preserving Personal Memories

The Rebbe’s advice

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 8:31


The Rebbe blesses Rabbi Zalman Shimon Dworkin on the upcoming wedding of his student (chaniḥato) and urges him to record his memories from Rostov (1920–1926) in full detail, emphasizing the value of preserving stories with context and richness for future generations. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1034

Streetwise Hebrew
#128 Congratulations! "Mazal Tov" and More (Rerun)

Streetwise Hebrew

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 7:46


This episode is all about "mazal tov." How do we congratulate friends who have a newborn baby? And what do you say when you're not sure if it's a boy or a girl, in a gender-based language like Hebrew? Guy has all the answers. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Mazal tov – Congratulations – מזל טוב She-yihie be-mazal tov – Congratulations – שיהיה במזל טוב Mazal tov al ha-herayon – Congrats for the pregnancy – מזל טוב על ההריון Mazal tov al ha-dira – Congrats for the apartment – מזל טוב על הדירה Magi'a lecha/lach mazal tov, lo? – You deserve a mazal tov, right? – מגיע לך מזל טוב, לא Brachot – Blessings, greetings – ברכות Ani me'achelet lecha/lach she- – I wish you that – אני מאחלת לך ש Eize kef lishmo'ah – So happy to hear this – איזה כיף לשמוע Eize yoffie – How great- איזה יופי Be-sha'ah tova – Congratulations – בשעה טובה Be'emet be-shaa tova – Congratulations – באמת בשעה טובה Bekarov etslecha/etslech/etslachem – May we celebrate the same thing for you soon – בקרוב אצלך/אצלכם Samachti lishmo'a – I was so happy to hear this – שמחתי לשמוע Wow, ma-ze samachti lishmo'a she- – I was happy to hear that – וואו, מה-זה שמחתי לשמוע ש Ratsiti lehagid mazal tov – I wanted to say congratulations – רציתי להגיד מזל טוב Ratsinu lehagid mazal tov – We wanted to say congratulations – רצינו להגיד מזל טוב   Playlist and Clips: Elad Shodler – Mazal Tov (lyrics) Eric Berman – Beinonimi (lyrics) Sarit Haddad – Ani Me'achelet Lech (lyrics) Yehuda Sa'ado – Be-tsel Dmuta (lyrics) Tzipi Shavit – Mazal Tov Ep. no. 51 about yoffi HEB Episode no. 96 about wishing HEB Episode no. 350 about evil eye HEB

Luz de Sefarad
Luz de Sefarad - Viashe por linguas semítikas kon Andrea C. Hurtado - 21/06/25

Luz de Sefarad

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 6:19


En Luz de Sefarad konversamos kon la Periodista Andrea C. Hurtado, kon estudios de Filología Semítica en la Universidad de Granada i Máster de Reporterismo Internacional en Rtve. Las linguas semítikas, una visión amplia sovre el estudio de linguas evrea i árave. Su idea para ambezar estas linguas i la eksperiensia de un viashe a Israel para aprender estas linguas tan interesantes. Kurunamos el programa kon un viesho provervio sefardí trokado en kante "Mazal" (Suerte) en la versión de la kantadera de Brasil, Fortuna.-Escuchar audio

Daf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky
Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah Daf 2 by R' Eli Stefansky

Daf Yomi by R’ Eli Stefansky

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 63:19


00:00 - Good Morning00:16 - Mazal tov to all Mesaymim01:38 - Why Daf Yomi12:28 - MDYsponsor.com17:31 - Guests16:47 - Questions of the Day19:12 - Amud Aleph31:27 - Amud Beis1:02:53 - Have a Wonderful Shabbos!Quiz - http://Kahoot.MDYdaf.com ----Mesechta Sponsors:Anonymous:הצלחה ברוחניות ובגשמיות ולזכות אחינו בני ישראלAnonymous: May our learning be a shield of protection and a source of unity & blessing for Am YisraelJoel Gedalius: l'ilui nishmas my father, Jack Gedalius----Monthly Sponsors:TCS Israel Powered by TALKNSAVEYoni Klestzick: Refuah Sheleimahמרים אסתר בת פערל פראדל פעסיל----Weekly Sponsors:Anonymous: For Hatzlacha & Yashua for Yehuda ben Rifka. May Hashem save & protect. אין עוד מלבדוMax Wallack: לנישואין of מיכאל מאיר יוסף ורות יסמין on 23 Sivan, to begin a life filled with Torah and kedusha----Daily Sponsors:Joseph Strulovitch:יוסף פנחס בן חוה שרה חנה בת באשה הדס ברכה והצלחהArnon Ahronov: In honor of my chavrusa for mesechet avoda zara R Moshe PlutchokGoldburd Family Steven: l'iluy nishmas Badana bas Zev Wolf Halevi, a"hElchanan Pressman: YOSEF EPHRAIM PRESSMAN, 11 years old finished Maakos and Shavous. HASHEM is so proud!Mordechai Sapoznick: In honor of R' Eli making even the entire Maseches Shavous geshmak, ahhh!!!Anonymous: For zchus parnasah beshefa, Sholom bias and nachas from the kidsAnonymous: In honor of my dear Talmid Pinchas Ben Faiga (13) who is starting the Daf today with MDY!Anonymous: In honor of my Savta Goldie Bas Ephraim GedaliahAnonymous: Shidduch for Basya Chaya bas Chana Raizel----MDY Kids Monthly:Kidnovations: Zechus for Fishel, Elchanan, Akiva  |  Rivky & Mrs Stefansky----Art of the Month​:Refuah Shleima for יהונתן איתן בן בת שבע ברכהFor a zechus for Reb Eli and the whole MDY staff to continue to make Torah so enjoyable for so many In honor of Yossi Klein & Mark Ashkenazi for all the work they do----Turning of the daf:Kidnovations LLC: In honor of our sons; Kalmo (12yr) & Yisrael (9yr) for learning Sanhedrin, Makkos, Shevuos & Avodah Zarah with Reb Eli ♥Adar Global: M aking A nswering (questions) G reat A gainAnonymous: In honor of ALL the holy tzadikim that work so hard to bring us the daf every day with no credit given. ‘Nuff said_________________________________

Guided Hisbonenus (Chassidic Meditation)
SHLACH Internal vs External Mazal with Rabbi Laibl Wolf

Guided Hisbonenus (Chassidic Meditation)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 8:02


Author of best selling 'Practical Kabbalah' (Random House) available on Amazon.Rabbi's Wolf's work has been lauded by spiritual leaders including Rabbi Lord Sir Jonathan Sacks OBM, the Dalai Lama, and Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu OBM, the Chief Rabbi of Israel from whom Rabbi Wolf received his Rabbinical ordination.

Rav Touitou
10 péchés qui ruine le mazal d'un juif

Rav Touitou

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 21:24


10 péchés qui ruine le mazal d'un juif by Rav David Touitou

TorahAnytime Daily Dose
Double Dose #2,362: What's the Value? - R' Meyer Yedid

TorahAnytime Daily Dose

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:40


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Podcast Torah-Box.com
Chavou'ot : création d'un peuple surnaturel

Podcast Torah-Box.com

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 20:02


À partir du Don de la Torah, les Bné Israël s'engagent vis-à-vis de D.ieu et réciproquement. Ils deviennent alors le peuple juif, qui s'élève au-delà des lois de la nature et qui n'est pas soumis au Mazal. Le peuple d'Israël puise sa puissance et son existence de la Torah divine qui est sa source de vie. Lorsque le peuple juif se comporte d'après les prescriptions de la Torah, il vit. Dans le cas contraire, il subit des désastres qui l'amènent à faire Téchouva et ainsi de suite, tout au long de l'histoire juive. À Chavou'ot, on reçoit à nouveau de D.ieu la vie, en acceptant Sa Torah et Ses lois. On rencontre à nouveau Hachem, comme nos ancêtres l'ont vécu au Mont Sinaï, en écoutant les Dix commandements lors de la lecture de la Torah.

Rav Touitou
Le mazal gémeaux et le don de la Torah

Rav Touitou

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 18:22


Le mazal gémeaux et le don de la Torah by Rav David Touitou

En sol majeur
Mazal Ankri, une Française judéo-arabe

En sol majeur

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 48:30


Encore une histoire de famille dans les oreilles ESM, mais oui, puisque le genre humain ce n'est finalement que ça. Alors que le blocus de l'aide humanitaire est imposé depuis le 2 mars dans l'enclave palestinienne par le gouvernement Netanyahu, un livre raconte les piments verts, les tomates, le pain azyme, les hommes, le cœur et la boussole de ce cœur d'homme. Trois pays pour un exil signé Mazal Ankri chez L'Harmattan évoque un voyage en terre promise en 1996, quelques mois après l'assassinat d'Yitzhak Rabin. Voyage et enquête familiale pour revisiter les destins croisés des Haddad, Calvo et Kateb, depuis la Tunisie, vers Israël et la France. Où l'on apprend, au cours de cette cousinade qui porte si bien son nom, que dans cette famille juive, il peut y avoir un cœur musulman. Programmation musicale de Mazal Ankri :• Harry BelafonteErev chelshoshanim• Rachid Taha Ya rayah • Anouar Brahem Conte de l'incroyable amour.

Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran
Shevuot 16 - Shabbat May 17, 19 Iyar

Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 35:27


Today's daf is sponsored by Elana Storch in honor of  Patti Evan’s birthday. " יומולדת שמח to my dear friend and chevruta partner! Wishing you many more years of good health, Mazal and bracha. Loads of love." Are all the elements mentioned in the Mishna that are needed for sanctifying additional space essential or is it sufficient for just one of them?  This has ramifications for expansions in the second Temple period where not all these elements were present. This debate is dependent on  whether or not the kedusha from the first Temple remained forever or did it need to be resanctified in the time of Ezra.  From where is it derived that one who becomes impure while in the Temple will need to bring a sliding-scale sacrifice if one doesn't leave the temple immediately?  What are the measurements for how long one needs to be in there to be obligated in the sacrifice? Would it be the same measurements for one who did it intentionally and will be punished by lashes?

Daf Yomi for Women – דף יומי לנשים – English
Shevuot 16 - Shabbat May 17, 19 Iyar

Daf Yomi for Women – דף יומי לנשים – English

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 35:27


Today's daf is sponsored by Elana Storch in honor of  Patti Evan’s birthday. " יומולדת שמח to my dear friend and chevruta partner! Wishing you many more years of good health, Mazal and bracha. Loads of love." Are all the elements mentioned in the Mishna that are needed for sanctifying additional space essential or is it sufficient for just one of them?  This has ramifications for expansions in the second Temple period where not all these elements were present. This debate is dependent on  whether or not the kedusha from the first Temple remained forever or did it need to be resanctified in the time of Ezra.  From where is it derived that one who becomes impure while in the Temple will need to bring a sliding-scale sacrifice if one doesn't leave the temple immediately?  What are the measurements for how long one needs to be in there to be obligated in the sacrifice? Would it be the same measurements for one who did it intentionally and will be punished by lashes?

Daily Emunah Podcast - Daily Emunah By Rabbi David Ashear

There are times when a person has a need, but in order to fulfill it, it seems he must go through a long and difficult process first. He wishes he had realized earlier that he would need it, so he could have started working on it months in advance. We must understand that when we come to Hashem to ask for His help, He already knows what we are going to request. Very often, Hashem prepares what we need even before we realize we're going to need it, and He waits for us to come and pray so He can give it to us. As we say, " טרם יקראו ואני אענה " – "Before they call, I will answer." Sometimes He gives to us even before we ask, and sometimes He prepares everything in advance so that our salvation is ready the moment we do ask. I recently heard a story that beautifully illustrates how Hashem works behind the scenes, long before a request is ever made. A man from Israel, whom we'll call Yaakov, was going through some old papers that belonged to his father, who had passed away years earlier. Among them were many beautifully written דברי תורה that he wanted to publish as a pamphlet. When he needed to travel to New York, he brought all the papers with him on the plane to review. While reading through them, he found a letter written to his father by a man named Pfefferkorn. It was a beautifully written letter, but it wasn't a דבר תורה , so he did not plan to include it in the booklet. While in New York, Yaakov went to pray at a Vizhnitz shul. There, he noticed a tallit bag with the name Pfefferkorn on it. Curious, he took out the letter and asked the man there if he recognized the name. The man said he did—it was actually his own brother, who had since passed away. Yaakov gave him the letter to keep, and the man placed it in his wallet. The next day, this man(Pfefferkorn) met his nephew—the son of his deceased brother—who was getting married the following day. As a meaningful gesture, he handed him the letter his father had written years earlier. The chatan began to read the letter and suddenly burst into tears. He explained that just a few days before, he had gone to pray at his father's grave. While there, he mentioned a teaching from the Zohar that says the souls of departed loved ones can attend the weddings of their descendants to share in their simcha . He had asked Hashem to let him feel his father's presence at his wedding. Now, just a day before his wedding, he was holding a letter his father had written long ago. It began with the words " מזל טוב לרגל נישואיך " – "Mazal tov on the occasion of your wedding." The letter went on to offer heartfelt blessings and ended with the words " שתזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל " – "May you merit to build a faithful home in Israel." It was as if his father was speaking directly to him. Even more incredibly, the letter was dated with the exact date of his upcoming wedding—just years earlier. This young groom prayed to Hashem to feel his father's presence only a few days before the wedding. But Hashem knew he would make that request and had already set everything in motion: He inspired Yaakov to compile his father's דברי תורה , brought him to New York with that specific letter, led him to that particular Vishnitz shul, and guided him to meet the one man who would recognize the name—his uncle. The odds of that old letter, forgotten in a drawer in Israel, ending up in the groom's hands the day before his wedding in New York are astronomical. But with Hashem, odds don't matter. He sets everything in place ahead of time. And when we pray, Hashem brings us what He has already prepared. We never have to worry about how we'll receive what we ask for. Hashem knows exactly how and when to fulfill our needs and desires. All we must do is offer sincere, heartfelt תפילה .

Gedale Fenster - Podcast
5 Actions that can change your mazal.

Gedale Fenster - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 27:58


5 Actions that can change your mazal.

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Shabbat 156a², 156b- Mazal by the Hour, Debate if Yisrael has Mazal (A/Y)

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 41:05


2 sections- R Chanina argues on RYbL and holds that the dominant "planet" at the time of birth determines ones nature, further debate if Yisrael could change (Rashi) their predetermined mazal through tefilla or another merit

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes
Shabbos 156a², 156b Recap- Mazal of Hour Determines Nature, Debate if Yisrael has Mazal (A/Y)

R Yitzchak Shifman Torah Classes

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:57


2 sections- R Chanina argues on RYbL and holds that the dominant "planet" at the time of birth determines ones nature, further debate if Yisrael could change (Rashi) their predetermined mazal through tefilla or another merit

TorahAnytime Daily Dose
Daily Dose #2,338: Problem or Solution? - R' Joey Haber

TorahAnytime Daily Dose

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 1:41


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Footballistically Arsenal
Mazal Tov in Madrid

Footballistically Arsenal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 54:16


Boyd and Josh could not let such a significant result pass by without a special podcast as the Gunners advance to the UEFA Champions's League semi-finals after a 2-1 success at Madrid. Josh relives his day out in Spain in what will be a night all Arsenal fans around the world will remember forever. Is European glory on the way? Will Declan Rice pick up more man of the match awards on the way to Munich? All will it go from mazel tov in Madrid to the biggest of all mazel tovs in Munich in six weeks time? Thanks as always for listening! arsenalpodcast.net  @arsenalpodcast  Produced by Josh Landy  Engineered by Leon Gorman  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran
Sanhedrin 96 - March 23, 23 Adar

Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 42:37


Today's daf is sponsored by Dina Kaufman and Rob Ginsburg to celebrate the wedding of their son Aaron to Dana Houri. "So good to have a simcha in these difficult times. Mazal tov!" Today's daf is sponsored by Mark and Rena Septee Goldstein in loving memory of Moe Septee, on his 28th yahrzeit. "A truly wonderful man."  Sancheriv's humiliation by God after he fails in the battle of Jerusalem and his death by the hands of his sons is explained in detail. How did Avraham beat the four kings? He was also helped by an angel, according to one interpretation, just as Chikiyahu was. Yirmiyahu asked God: why do evil people live good lives? God answers, using Nevuchadnetzer as an example. Nevuzaradin, the army officer of the Babylonians, was intimidated while trying to conquer Jerusalem as he was concerned he would meet the same end as Sancheriv. However, he was encouraged by a heavenly voice. When he entered the Temple, he saw the blood of Zecharia boiling. As a result, he killed many Jews, but eventually called on Zecharia to stop causing so many people to die. When that happens, he is so amazed that he converts to Judaism. There were others as well whose descendants converted to Judaism, including Sanheriv. God wanted Nevuchadnetzer's descendants to convert, but the angels stopped him.  How did Nevuchadnetzer decide to go conquer Jerusalem?  He was encouraged by Israel's neighbors Amon and Moab who gave him inside information that the time was right. Even so, he was very hesitant, after what happened to Sancheriv, but was encouraged that he would be successful. 

TorahAnytime Daily Dose
Daily Dose #2,300: Who Do You Think You Are? - R' Yaakov Rahimi

TorahAnytime Daily Dose

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 2:49


Full TorahAnytime LectureVideo or AudioMore classes from R' Yaakov Rahimi⭐ 2,300

ThinkFreight
Episode 77: Beyond Nearshoring: Building An Ecosystem For Logistics with Mia Mazal

ThinkFreight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 43:39


Redefining nearshoring in the freight industry, Talento is focused on more than just labor—it's about building an ecosystem of technology, partnerships, and smarter processes to help companies scale efficiently.In this episode, Mia Mazal, co-founder of Talento, explains what happened with Sworkz and why she chose to launch her own company, how she's addressing talent challenges in Latin America, and why a one-size-fits-all staffing solution doesn't work in logistics. She also discusses the cultural nuances of hiring in Latin America, the importance of retention over rapid hiring, and how companies can rethink their approach to global talent.

Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour

The Gemara teaches in Masechet Ta'anit (29), "Mi'shenichnas Adar Marbim Be'simha" – "When Adar comes, we increase our joy." Rashi explains, "Because of the miracles that were performed for Israel – Purim and Pesah." According to Rashi, then, the special joy of Adar is due to two miracles – the Purim miracle, and the miracle of the Exodus which we celebrate on Pesah. It thus emerges that the obligation to be joyful applies not only during Adar, but also during Nissan, in which we celebrate the miracle of Yesi'at Misrayim. Our Rabbis explain this observance on the basis of the concept of "Hazaka." When something happens once, it could be just a fluke, and does not necessarily reflect a consistent pattern. But when it happens twice (according to one view in the Gemara), then this establishes a "Hazaka," a pattern. And thus if the Jewish people experienced great miracles on just one month, this would not necessarily prove that we are blessed with good Mazal (fortune). But once we have two consecutive months of great miracles, we have a "Hazaka" of favorable Mazal which warrants joy and celebration. Besides the miracles of Purim and Pesah, there is also an additional reason for the special joy of Adar. Rav Levi Yishak of Berditchev (Ukraine, 1740-1809), in his Kedushat Levi (Parashat Mishpatim), notes that the month of Adar always begins immediately following the period of "Shobabim," the six weeks when we repent and seek to correct sins associated with the Berit. During this period, we attempt to retrieve the sparks of holiness that had been seized by the Sitra Ahara, by the forces of impurity associated with Esav. The Torah describes Esav at his birth as "Ke'aderet Se'ar" ("as though dressed in a cloak of hair" – Bereshit 25:25). And thus when the Sages teach, "Mi'shenichnas Adar Marbim Be'simha," it means that when we retrieve the sparks from "Adar" – from Esav, who is referred to as the "Aderet" – we are joyful. We celebrate in Adar because we have restored the sparks of holiness through our repentance during "Shobabim," and we are thus able to serve Hashem with greater purity. Indeed, the month of Adar is associated with Yosef Ha'sadik, who embodies the ideal of Shemirat Ha'yesod, preserving the sanctity of the Berit. It is therefore written that one should be especially careful during the month of Adar to avoid wine (except on Purim day, of course), which could lead to inappropriate conduct, and to ensure that he does not stumble upon sin, Heaven forbid. The constellation of the month of Adar is the fish (Pisces). The word "Dagim" ("fish") represents the phrase "Yod Gimal Mechilan De'rahameh" – the thirteen attributes of compassion. The month of Adar is a special month of mercy and kindness for the Jewish people, when we are able to receive direct influence from the highest levels in the heavens. This opportunity – to be at the level of Keter and receive blessings from the highest levels of sanctity – is normally reserved for Minha time on Shabbat, but we also have access to this power during the month of Adar, and especially on Purim day itself. This is a month that is especially well-suited for prayers, for striving for holiness, and for receiving Hashem's great blessings. For this reason, our Sages teach that if one has a court case against a gentile, he should try to schedule the trial for the month of Adar, as this is a special month of joy, blessing and good fortune.