Podcasts about Rosh Chodesh

Discover why Chanukah celebrates spiritual growth while Purim focuses on physical feasting—and what this reveals about the deepest battle in Jewish philosophy. This Torah teaching explores the Taz's famous question and uncovers a profound Midrash where Rabbi Akiva stuns a Roman with a counterintuitive answer about human creation.Why did the Greeks specifically target Shabbat (Sabbath), Rosh Chodesh (the new moon), and Bris Milah (circumcision)? These weren't random decrees. Each mitzvah represents a core Jewish truth that threatened Greek philosophy's worship of natural perfection. The Midrash Tanchuma reveals that Hashem intentionally created the world incomplete—giving us the opportunity to become partners in perfection.This episode draws from classical Torah commentary to show how the Greek-Jewish clash continues today: the belief that we're born "good enough" versus the Torah teaching that life is continuous spiritual development and character refinement (middos). Learn how this ancient wisdom transforms your understanding of self-improvement, teshuvah (repentance), and what it truly means to emulate God.Perfect for Torah students, those exploring Jewish spirituality, and anyone seeking deeper meaning in Chanukah beyond dreidels and latkes. A Prism of Torah exploration of Jewish philosophy and personal transformation.

What Comes First? Answering a contradiction in the Shulchan Aruch.Source Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f-We6oEUXziFy-y65VkGgP_ipr5fcfkn/view?usp=share_link

Why is Rosh Chodesh considered more Mekudash than Shabbos, and the depth of Chanukah.Source Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S0n6hH70eK0I_wOos9bNxCY_fa21T5Sy/view?usp=share_link

We continue learning Lessons in Tanya chapter 39 at TheFamilyMinyan.com aka Shtiebel on the connection between the higher Garden of Eden to the lower part, elevating us at special times like Shabbos, Rosh Chodesh and through the path of Tzaddikim. We discussed stories of Great Iliyuim aka Elevations, Inner Torah & Tefillah beyond. To simply resist the other side through running from evil, doing good and removing anger in the world. Together we can...Cover pic from Shabbos Chanukah Tour 5786 2025 - The Time of Bringing light from darkness ✨️- Alex Clare Shabbaton and Motzai Shabbos Kumzits Concert - The Agam Resort - https://www.chabadswb.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7137881/jewish/Alex-Clare-Concert.htm - The full package:$2500 for two adults- ONLY 15 Packages Available EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR OUR COMMUNITY: $1800 2 tickets to the Alex Clare Unity Concert in Ft. Lauderdale Thursday night: UnityConcertFL.comHotel room at Agam Retreat at Chabad SWB for Friday and Saturday nightsMeals Friday night through Sunday morningTickets to Kumzitz Concert Saturday nightHotel room available Thursday night for additional $150,,, #alexclare #kumztiz #unitybookings x Chabad of Southwest Broward x Soireee EventsUpdated United Souls 58 - Unity Inspires Projects "the Good Points, Charlie Kirk Legacy, Hashem is True Presence & Unifying Business, Friendship & Family!" https://open.substack.com/pub/eligoldsmith/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-f0f?r=oyu71&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #unitedsouls #goodpoints #charliekirklegacy #presence #unifying #truth #business #friends #family...

The Rebbe notes Rosh Chodesh Kislev as a time of spiritual renewal, linking it to the study of Chassidus and the paths of the Rebbes. Just as the head encompasses the body, this month includes all its days, emphasizing preparation, growth, and the opening of new spiritual doors. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5869

39 [11.23] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 21:3-8 [Tashlumin. Forgetting To Daven Cases: Rosh Chodesh. Shabbos]

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36 [11.20] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 18:8-19:2 [Yaaleh vYavo Rosh Chodesh Chol Hamoed. Aneinu. Chazaras Hashatz]

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Today in History: Winter officially begins in Israel (according to tradition, see b.Bava Metzia 106b).This week's portion is called Toldot (Generations) TORAH PORTION: Genesis 27:28–28:4GOSPEL PORTION: Matthew 13:36–43What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something you need to do in your life?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Rosh Chodesh Kislev Lkvod the Auspicious day of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, commemorating the day the Rebbe went home, after being in 770 for 5 weeks, as a result of the heart attack. In this audio we elaborate on the events during the weeks prior and after Rosh Chodesh Kislev. Running time: Link #1 is 52 minutes. Link #2 is 33 min.You may need to download it to the computer.  *Gut Yom Tov*

Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita

Rosh Chodesh Kislev 5786

Rosh Chodesh Guest Speaker - Dr. Jay Gottesman - On Working And Learning by Shapell's Rabbeim

Public and individual sin offerings are categorized as kodshei kodashim. Public offerings include the goat offerings on Rosh Chodesh and the holidays. They are slaughtered and blood is accepted in the North of the Azara. The blood is sprinkled on the top of the altar. The kohen goes onto the sovev, a ledge of the altar, one cubit wide and five cubits off the ground that extends across the length of the altar. From there, he walks around the altar, placing the blood, using his finger, at the top of the altar near the horns. The remainder of the blood is then spilled at the base of the altar, and the meat can be prepared in all manners, and is eaten by male kohanim for that day and night, until midnight. Rabbi Elazar b'Rabbi Shimon holds that the blood was placed on the horns, while Rebbi holds that the blood just needs to be placed above the red line at the mid-height of the altar (chut hasikra). Within Rebbi's opinion, there is a debate between Rabbi Yochanan and Rabbi Elazar whether it needs to be placed on the edge of the corner or can it be up to a cubit away from the corner. Even though a braita clearly states "the edge of the corner," it is possible that is only ideally, but a cubit away would be sufficient as well. Rabbi Elazar b'Rabbi Shimon agrees with Rebbi regarding the blood of a bird burnt offering, which can be done anywhere above the red line, but distinguishes between that and the sin offering of an animal as the Torah specified kranot, horns. The Gemara brings a source for Rebbi's opinion from Yechezkel 43:15 and a source for the red line from Shmot 27:5. There is a debate regarding the placement of the remainder of the blood on the base of the altar – some say both were on the Western part of the base, some say both were on the Southern part and some say the inner ones were poured on the Western part, while the outer ones were placed on the Southern part. What is the basis for the different opinions? The burnt offering is slaughtered in the North and blood is collected in the North. The blood is placed on two corners, but covers all four sides. Rav and Shmuel, based on a tannaitic debate, disagree about whether the kohen throws the blood twice in each corner to get on both sides or in one throw reaching both sides. The blood was placed only from two corners, as one of the corners does not have a yesod, base, underneath and the blood of the burnt offering needs to be placed on the altar where there is a base underneath, as derived from verses earlier in the Gemara. Why was there no base on the East and South sides? Since that area was specifically part of Yehuda's territory, and the rest of the altar was in Binyamin's territory, they did not extend the base there, as Binyamin was promised that the altar would be in his territory.  

Public and individual sin offerings are categorized as kodshei kodashim. Public offerings include the goat offerings on Rosh Chodesh and the holidays. They are slaughtered and blood is accepted in the North of the Azara. The blood is sprinkled on the top of the altar. The kohen goes onto the sovev, a ledge of the altar, one cubit wide and five cubits off the ground that extends across the length of the altar. From there, he walks around the altar, placing the blood, using his finger, at the top of the altar near the horns. The remainder of the blood is then spilled at the base of the altar, and the meat can be prepared in all manners, and is eaten by male kohanim for that day and night, until midnight. Rabbi Elazar b'Rabbi Shimon holds that the blood was placed on the horns, while Rebbi holds that the blood just needs to be placed above the red line at the mid-height of the altar (chut hasikra). Within Rebbi's opinion, there is a debate between Rabbi Yochanan and Rabbi Elazar whether it needs to be placed on the edge of the corner or can it be up to a cubit away from the corner. Even though a braita clearly states "the edge of the corner," it is possible that is only ideally, but a cubit away would be sufficient as well. Rabbi Elazar b'Rabbi Shimon agrees with Rebbi regarding the blood of a bird burnt offering, which can be done anywhere above the red line, but distinguishes between that and the sin offering of an animal as the Torah specified kranot, horns. The Gemara brings a source for Rebbi's opinion from Yechezkel 43:15 and a source for the red line from Shmot 27:5. There is a debate regarding the placement of the remainder of the blood on the base of the altar – some say both were on the Western part of the base, some say both were on the Southern part and some say the inner ones were poured on the Western part, while the outer ones were placed on the Southern part. What is the basis for the different opinions? The burnt offering is slaughtered in the North and blood is collected in the North. The blood is placed on two corners, but covers all four sides. Rav and Shmuel, based on a tannaitic debate, disagree about whether the kohen throws the blood twice in each corner to get on both sides or in one throw reaching both sides. The blood was placed only from two corners, as one of the corners does not have a yesod, base, underneath and the blood of the burnt offering needs to be placed on the altar where there is a base underneath, as derived from verses earlier in the Gemara. Why was there no base on the East and South sides? Since that area was specifically part of Yehuda's territory, and the rest of the altar was in Binyamin's territory, they did not extend the base there, as Binyamin was promised that the altar would be in his territory.  

This week's portion is called Noach (Noah) TORAH PORTION: Genesis 9:8–17GOSPEL PORTION: Matthew 5:1–12What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Rabbi Kalish

This morning we investigate Hallel, the prayer of praise and thanks we say on Holidays, such as today which is Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of the new Jewish month. There is a contradiction between the two themes of this prayer and we discuss two approaches to resolve this; one from Rabbi Doron Peres, and one from Professor Shawn Aster - both are relevant to each of us every day. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

With Tank Frisch on guitar and Daniel Gur on the cajon we fahrbeng for rosh chodesh and turn MarCheshvan into RamCheshvan as we live by אין שום יאוש בעולם כלל

This week's portion is called Noach (Noah) TORAH PORTION: Genesis 8:15–9:7GOSPEL PORTION: Matthew 4:12–25What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something you need to do in your life?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 5786

Rosh Chodesh Guest Speaker - Dr. Josh Penn - On Working And Learning by Shapell's Rabbeim

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In this episode of the Prayer Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the fifth chapter of Tractate Zevachim, recited daily in the morning prayers as part of the korbanot section, aligning with the Daf Yomi cycle starting October 8, 2025. He emphasizes the spiritual and practical significance of studying the offerings, which substitute for actual temple sacrifices, and their role in fulfilling the mitzvah of daily Torah, Mishnah, and Talmud study. The episode connects the offerings to prayer, personal transformation, and the Jewish mission. Key points include:Purpose of Studying Korbanot: Reciting the verses (Torah), Mishnah (Zevachim, Chapter 5), and Brisa of Rabbi Yishmael (Talmud, planned for next week) before prayers fulfills the mitzvah of daily study, even for busy professionals. This ensures spiritual connection before engaging in prayer, as studying offerings is akin to bringing them (1:15–2:23).Written vs. Oral Torah: The Written Torah (Tanakh: Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim) outlines what to do (e.g., mezuzah, shechita), but lacks how-to details. The Oral Torah (Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Kabbalah), compiled by Rabbeinu HaKadosh into six orders, decodes these instructions, transmitted from Moshe at Sinai. Rabbi Wolbe recounts helping his attorney friend understand that Moshe wrote the Torah per Hashem's command, citing Numbers 9:23 and the small aleph in Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1) as evidence of Moshe's humility (2:23–11:25).Zevachim, Chapter 5's Uniqueness: This chapter, titled “Eizehu Mekoman” (What is their place?), is unique as the only Mishnah chapter without disputes, reflecting unity and clarity in the laws of where offerings are brought in the temple. This unity mirrors the Kohen's requirement to be at peace with others to serve, emphasizing communal harmony (13:37–14:40, 24:51–26:01).Types of Offerings:Communal Offerings: The Tamid (daily morning and evening) and Musaf (on Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot) represent collective devotion.Individual Offerings: Include Olah (burnt, symbolizing complete devotion), Shlamim (peace, elevating physicality), Pesach, firstborn, tithe, thanksgiving, and Chagigah. Each addresses a spiritual need, like the Olah atoning for forbidden thoughts (18:37–19:21, 28:22–29:29).Prayer as a Substitute for Offerings: Rav Schwab explains that the Amidah parallels the Olah: stripping physicality (hafshet, like skinning), approaching with a broken heart (nituach, like cutting), and praying with fiery enthusiasm (kolil l'ishim, like burning). This transforms prayer into a spiritual offering, connecting the soul to Hashem (29:29–33:16).Spiritual Insights:Dignity in Eating: Rabbi Wolbe cites the Talmud's comparison of eating in the marketplace to a dog, urging dignified eating (e.g., using utensils, not hands) to elevate the physical, as in the Shlamim offering (22:04–23:55).Jewish Privilege and Responsibility: Responding to his son's reluctance to attend yeshiva, Rabbi Wolbe highlights the privilege of being among the few Jewish boys studying Torah, despite antisemitism. He notes that hatred (sinah) descended with Sinai, but being chosen demands humility and shining as a light to the world (33:16–37:00).Prayer and Temple Restoration: The phrase “Eizehu Mekoman” evokes longing for the temple, paired with a prayer for its speedy rebuilding. Prayer is most effective after “feeding” Hashem with offerings, akin to Esther's feast strategy (40:44–41:30)._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergDownload the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis episode (Ep. #37) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on September 16, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 9, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #Offerings, #Torah, #Mishnah, #Talmud, #Zvachem, #peace, #unity, #temple, #prayer ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Prayer Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the fifth chapter of Tractate Zevachim, recited daily in the morning prayers as part of the korbanot section, aligning with the Daf Yomi cycle starting October 8, 2025. He emphasizes the spiritual and practical significance of studying the offerings, which substitute for actual temple sacrifices, and their role in fulfilling the mitzvah of daily Torah, Mishnah, and Talmud study. The episode connects the offerings to prayer, personal transformation, and the Jewish mission. Key points include:Purpose of Studying Korbanot: Reciting the verses (Torah), Mishnah (Zevachim, Chapter 5), and Brisa of Rabbi Yishmael (Talmud, planned for next week) before prayers fulfills the mitzvah of daily study, even for busy professionals. This ensures spiritual connection before engaging in prayer, as studying offerings is akin to bringing them (1:15–2:23).Written vs. Oral Torah: The Written Torah (Tanakh: Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim) outlines what to do (e.g., mezuzah, shechita), but lacks how-to details. The Oral Torah (Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Kabbalah), compiled by Rabbeinu HaKadosh into six orders, decodes these instructions, transmitted from Moshe at Sinai. Rabbi Wolbe recounts helping his attorney friend understand that Moshe wrote the Torah per Hashem's command, citing Numbers 9:23 and the small aleph in Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1) as evidence of Moshe's humility (2:23–11:25).Zevachim, Chapter 5's Uniqueness: This chapter, titled “Eizehu Mekoman” (What is their place?), is unique as the only Mishnah chapter without disputes, reflecting unity and clarity in the laws of where offerings are brought in the temple. This unity mirrors the Kohen's requirement to be at peace with others to serve, emphasizing communal harmony (13:37–14:40, 24:51–26:01).Types of Offerings:Communal Offerings: The Tamid (daily morning and evening) and Musaf (on Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot) represent collective devotion.Individual Offerings: Include Olah (burnt, symbolizing complete devotion), Shlamim (peace, elevating physicality), Pesach, firstborn, tithe, thanksgiving, and Chagigah. Each addresses a spiritual need, like the Olah atoning for forbidden thoughts (18:37–19:21, 28:22–29:29).Prayer as a Substitute for Offerings: Rav Schwab explains that the Amidah parallels the Olah: stripping physicality (hafshet, like skinning), approaching with a broken heart (nituach, like cutting), and praying with fiery enthusiasm (kolil l'ishim, like burning). This transforms prayer into a spiritual offering, connecting the soul to Hashem (29:29–33:16).Spiritual Insights:Dignity in Eating: Rabbi Wolbe cites the Talmud's comparison of eating in the marketplace to a dog, urging dignified eating (e.g., using utensils, not hands) to elevate the physical, as in the Shlamim offering (22:04–23:55).Jewish Privilege and Responsibility: Responding to his son's reluctance to attend yeshiva, Rabbi Wolbe highlights the privilege of being among the few Jewish boys studying Torah, despite antisemitism. He notes that hatred (sinah) descended with Sinai, but being chosen demands humility and shining as a light to the world (33:16–37:00).Prayer and Temple Restoration: The phrase “Eizehu Mekoman” evokes longing for the temple, paired with a prayer for its speedy rebuilding. Prayer is most effective after “feeding” Hashem with offerings, akin to Esther's feast strategy (40:44–41:30)._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergDownload the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis episode (Ep. #37) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on September 16, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 9, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #Offerings, #Torah, #Mishnah, #Talmud, #Zvachem, #peace, #unity, #temple, #prayer ★ Support this podcast ★

Why we don't bring the Rosh Chodesh offering on Rosh Hashana

When people returned to the land of Israel from Babylonia after that exile, they brought an offering on behalf of the people from the era of Tzedkiyahu. But all of that generation and long died! Normally, a designated sin-offering that isn't offered before the person offering it dies is left alone to get a blemish. But for a public offering, that doesn't work. But an inference can be made from the he-goat of Rosh Chodesh, in terms of it being a communal offering. But maybe the cases aren't comparable, say, if nobody died before the offering was made? Maybe eglah arufah is a good comparison? Some of the returning members of the community were actually still alive at this time - survivors from the time of the First Temple, which was certainly a sad time for them, but they were able to offer the sin-offering. Were they the minority or the majority? Also, the case where one of the public dies - when all the people must bring the offering. Now what? And so a search for parallet categories begins.

Should one force himself to eat malevemalka/what are the benefits of doing so!? What to do if seudat shlisheet continues into the night!? (retzeh in benching?) What to do if one continues his meal into motzei Shabbat that happened to be Rosh Chodesh!?(three way machloket)

Gathering Chevra to sing and hear words of wisdom from our dear Rav Pinson Shlit"a

https://youtu.be/JLIbiR5pai8 Audio: Play the audio class Download: Download this MP3 Topics: Morning Prayers Follow-Along Text: 2. פָּרִים הַנִּשְׂרָפִים וּשְׂעִירִים הַנִּשְׂרָפִים שְׁחִיטָתָן בַּצָּפוֹן, 2. The bulls and the goats that were to be burned [outside the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard] would be slaughtered in the northern area [of the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard]. קִבּוּל דָּמָן בִּכְלִי שָׁרֵת בַּצָּפוֹן, וְדָמָן טָעוּן הַזָּיָה עַל הַפָּרֹֽכֶת, וְעַל מִזְבַּח הַזָּהָב. מַתָּנָה אַחַת מֵהֶן מְעַכָּֽבֶת. Their blood would be received in a sacramental vessel in the northern area [of the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard]. That blood was to be sprinkled toward the curtain [before the Holy of Holies] and on the golden altar. If even one [sprinkling was omitted, atonement] would be withheld. שִׁירֵי הַדָּם הָיָה שׁוֹפֵךְ עַל יְסוֹד מַעֲרָבִי שֶׁל מִזְבֵּֽחַ הַחִיצוֹן, אִם לֹא נָתַן לֹא עִכֵּב, The [kohen performing the service] poured out the remainder of the blood on the base at the western side of the outer altar. If it was not poured out, [atonement] was not withheld. אֵֽלּוּ וָאֵֽלּוּ נִשְׂרָפִין בְּבֵית הַדָּֽשֶׁן: [The animals offered in] all the above sacrifices would be burned in the place where the ashes [from the altar] were deposited. 3. חַטָּאוֹת הַצִּבּוּר וְהַיָּחִיד, אֵֽלּוּ הֵן חַטָּאוֹת הַצִּבּוּר: שְׂעִירֵי רָאשֵׁי חֳדָשִׁים וְשֶׁל מוֹעֲדוֹת, 3. [The following laws apply to both] the communal and individual sin-offerings. These are the communal sin-offerings: the goats offered on Rosh Chodesh and on the festivals. שְׁחִיטָתָן בַּצָּפוֹן, וְקִבּוּל דָּמָן בִּכְלִי שָׁרֵת בַּצָּפוֹן, וְדָמָן טָעוּן אַרְבַּע מַתָּנוֹת עַל אַרְבַּע קְרָנוֹת, כֵּיצַד: They would be slaughtered in the northern area [of the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard]. Their blood would be received in a sacramental vessel in the northern area [of the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard], and was to be applied [on the altar] four times, [once] on each of the corners. How was this performed? עָלָה בַכֶּֽבֶשׁ וּפָנָה לַסּוֹבֵב, וּבָא לוֹ לְקֶֽרֶן דְּרוֹמִית מִזְרָחִית, מִזְרָחִית צְפוֹנִית, צְפוֹנִית מַעֲרָבִית, מַעֲרָבִית דְּרוֹמִית. [The kohen] would ascend via the ramp [at the southern side of the altar] and turn to the surrounding walkway [on the edge of the altar]. He would approach [in turn] the southeastern corner, the northeastern corner, the northwestern corner and the southwestern corner, [applying the blood on each of the corners]. שִׁירֵי הַדָּם הָיָה שׁוֹפֵךְ עַל יְסוֹד דְּרוֹמִי, He would pour the remainder of the blood on the base at the southern side of the altar. וְנֶאֱכָלִין לִפְנִים מִן הַקְּלָעִים לְזִכְרֵי כְהֻנָּה בְּכָל מַאֲכָל, לְיוֹם וָלַֽיְלָה עַד חֲצוֹת: [The meat from these sacrifices] could be eaten by male kohanim within the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard, prepared in any manner, during the day [the sacrifice was offered] and on the following night until midnight. 4. הָעוֹלָה, קֹֽדֶשׁ קָדָשִׁים, שְׁחִיטָתָהּ בַּצָּפוֹן, 4. The burnt-offering was a sacrifice of the most sacred order. [The animal designated for this offering] would be slaughtered in the northern area [of the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard]. וְקִבּוּל דָּמָהּ בִּכְלִי שָׁרֵת בַּצָּפוֹן, וְדָמָהּ טָעוּן שְׁתֵּי מַתָּנוֹת שֶׁהֵן אַרְבַּע, Its blood would be received in a sacramental vessel in the northern area [of the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard] and it was to be dashed twice on the altar [in a manner that enabled it to reach all] four [sides of the altar]. וּטְעוּנָה הֶפְשֵׁט וְנִתּֽוּחַ, וְכָלִיל לָאִשִּׁים: The hide was to be removed from the sacrificial animal, which was to be cut into portions, and burned entirely on the fires [of the altar]. PreviousClass 069: Eizehu Mekoman Mishnah 1 ...

This week's learning is sponsored by Rabbi Lisa Malik and Professor Adi Wyner in honor of the birth of their first Israeli grandson, David Rafael, son of Rivkah & Charlie Gottlieb. Davidi was born at Sheba Medical Center on 26 Tammuz/ July 22. He is named after his great-grandfathers, David Malik z"l and Dr. Donald Stoltz z"l. As we begin the month of Elul with the recitation of Tehillim 27 (“L’David HaShem Ori v’Yishi”), we continue to pray for Davidi’s refuah shleima as he meets the challenges of a cleft palate, including surgery sometime before his first birthday. דוד רפאל בן רבקה אריאנא ואליעזר בנימין Today's daf is sponsored by Terri Krivosha in memory of her mother, חני מנדל בת שימה פיגה וירחמיאל הכהן, on her second yahrzeit. She was an eshet chayil whom we miss and think of every day. Rabbi Shimon and Rabbi Meir dispute whether a mixture is prohibited when the forbidden component imparts a bad taste to the permitted food. Ulla and Rabbi Yochanan differ on the scope of the dispute between Rabbi Shimon and Rabbi Meir: Ulla holds that they disagree when the forbidden item initially gives a good taste and only later turns bad, while Rabbi Yochanan holds that they disagree in a case where the bad taste is immediate. A challenge to Ulla’s view is raised and resolved. The Gemara then asks whether Rabbi Yochanan holds that they disagree in both scenarios, but the question remains unresolved. Rav Amram raises a difficulty with Rabbi Yochanan’s view, noting that this debate is absent from the Mishna. After further searching, he identifies what seems to be the same dispute in Mishna Orlah 2:9. Rabbi Zeira, however, rejects the connection, explaining that the prohibition there rests on a different principle. A braita is then brought that directly supports Rabbi Yochanan: it describes a dispute between Rabbi Shimon and the rabbis regarding two leavening agents — one of truma, one of chullin — each potent enough to leaven dough on its own. Since adding both would cause over-leavening and produce a bad taste, this proves that there is indeed a debate in cases where a prohibited item imparts a bad taste. The braita lists another disputed scenario — when both leavening agents are added simultaneously. Abaye explains the need for this case: it was brought to clarify Rabbi Shimon’s position that even when the prohibited agent initially aids leavening, if it acts in tandem with the permitted agent, it is not considered to have been beneficial to the dough initially, and therefore, the dough is permitted. A case is brought where a mouse fell into a barrel of beer, and Rav prohibited the consumption of the beer. Some assumed Rav ruled like Rabbi Meir, prohibiting mixtures even when the forbidden element imparts bad taste. Rav Sheshet instead interprets Rav’s decision as a special stringency regarding sheratzim (creeping creatures), and two objections to this reading are resolved. Rava rejects Rav Sheshet’s explanation and holds that if a prohibited item imparts bad taste, the mixture is permitted, and suggests either that the halakha is not in accordance with Rav, or that Rav held the mouse imparted a good taste to the beer.

This week's learning is sponsored by Rabbi Lisa Malik and Professor Adi Wyner in honor of the birth of their first Israeli grandson, David Rafael, son of Rivkah & Charlie Gottlieb. Davidi was born at Sheba Medical Center on 26 Tammuz/ July 22. He is named after his great-grandfathers, David Malik z"l and Dr. Donald Stoltz z"l. As we begin the month of Elul with the recitation of Tehillim 27 (“L’David HaShem Ori v’Yishi”), we continue to pray for Davidi’s refuah shleima as he meets the challenges of a cleft palate, including surgery sometime before his first birthday. דוד רפאל בן רבקה אריאנא ואליעזר בנימין Today's daf is sponsored by Terri Krivosha in memory of her mother, חני מנדל בת שימה פיגה וירחמיאל הכהן, on her second yahrzeit. She was an eshet chayil whom we miss and think of every day. Rabbi Shimon and Rabbi Meir dispute whether a mixture is prohibited when the forbidden component imparts a bad taste to the permitted food. Ulla and Rabbi Yochanan differ on the scope of the dispute between Rabbi Shimon and Rabbi Meir: Ulla holds that they disagree when the forbidden item initially gives a good taste and only later turns bad, while Rabbi Yochanan holds that they disagree in a case where the bad taste is immediate. A challenge to Ulla’s view is raised and resolved. The Gemara then asks whether Rabbi Yochanan holds that they disagree in both scenarios, but the question remains unresolved. Rav Amram raises a difficulty with Rabbi Yochanan’s view, noting that this debate is absent from the Mishna. After further searching, he identifies what seems to be the same dispute in Mishna Orlah 2:9. Rabbi Zeira, however, rejects the connection, explaining that the prohibition there rests on a different principle. A braita is then brought that directly supports Rabbi Yochanan: it describes a dispute between Rabbi Shimon and the rabbis regarding two leavening agents — one of truma, one of chullin — each potent enough to leaven dough on its own. Since adding both would cause over-leavening and produce a bad taste, this proves that there is indeed a debate in cases where a prohibited item imparts a bad taste. The braita lists another disputed scenario — when both leavening agents are added simultaneously. Abaye explains the need for this case: it was brought to clarify Rabbi Shimon’s position that even when the prohibited agent initially aids leavening, if it acts in tandem with the permitted agent, it is not considered to have been beneficial to the dough initially, and therefore, the dough is permitted. A case is brought where a mouse fell into a barrel of beer, and Rav prohibited the consumption of the beer. Some assumed Rav ruled like Rabbi Meir, prohibiting mixtures even when the forbidden element imparts bad taste. Rav Sheshet instead interprets Rav’s decision as a special stringency regarding sheratzim (creeping creatures), and two objections to this reading are resolved. Rava rejects Rav Sheshet’s explanation and holds that if a prohibited item imparts bad taste, the mixture is permitted, and suggests either that the halakha is not in accordance with Rav, or that Rav held the mouse imparted a good taste to the beer.

Today's daf is sponsored by Laura Warshawsky in loving memory of her mother, Evelyn Margolis, on her second yahrzeit.

Today in History: Moses climbed up Mount Sinai for the second time on this day (according to tradition, see Exodus 33:18–34:28). Haggai the Prophet received a message from the LORD to rebuild the Holy Temple (see Haggai 1). Yeshua may have started his 40-day fast in the wilderness today (possible date, see Matthew 4:1; Mark 1:12; Luke 4:1). In Temple-times, Rosh Hashana LaBehemot (New Year for Animals) was the day shepherds determined which animals were to be tithed. In the Torah, God told those who own kosher animals to give one tenth of them to the Temple (see Leviticus 27:32–33).This week's portion is called Shoftim (Judges)TORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 17:14–20GOSPEL PORTION: Acts 11:1–18What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something you need to do in your life?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Today's daf is sponsored by Laura Warshawsky in loving memory of her mother, Evelyn Margolis, on her second yahrzeit.

Today in History: Moses carved out new stone tablets on this day (according to tradition, see Exodus 34:1). “Cut out for yourself two stone tablets like the former ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the former tablets which you shattered.”This week's portion is called Shoftim (Judges)TORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 16:18–17:13GOSPEL PORTION: Acts 10:34–48What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Rosh Chodesh Elul 5785

What does it truly mean to "grow old" in Judaism? This question leads us to a profound insight that might just transform your spiritual practice forever.Delving into Moshe Rabbeinu's prophecy about the destruction of Zion, we uncover a fascinating distinction between two Hebrew concepts of aging. "V'noshantem" – spiritual retirement marked by apathy and complacency – stands in stark contrast to "zikna" – the respected wisdom that comes with experience. This linguistic nuance reveals that our spiritual destruction isn't triggered by accumulating years but by allowing our hearts to grow old and disconnected.The true danger lies in approaching Judaism mechanically, "like somebody that should already be in the grave." When we forget our gratitude to God, lose sight of the beauty in mitzvot, and serve from a place of obligation rather than passion, we fulfill the warning that leads to exile. Yet Judaism itself provides the antidote – constant renewal through Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Shemitah cycles, and more. These institutions restart our spiritual clocks, giving us fresh perspectives and new beginnings.The ideal spiritual journey combines the wisdom of experience with the enthusiasm of youth – maintaining what's beautifully described as a "teen love story with the Creator." Even when we stumble, this youthful energy keeps us searching for connection rather than settling into complacency. We can respect and aspire to be elders (zekenim) in wisdom while refusing to let our hearts retire from passionate engagement with the divine.Want to revitalize your spiritual practice? Approach your learning each day with childlike openness, asking how these teachings can become practical in your mitzvah observance. Remember that remaining young at heart might be our most powerful protection against spiritual decline.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

​1)      Discuss the variations in minhag for Haftorah when the past Shabbos coincides with Rosh Chodesh: [1]2)      On fast-days we incorporate the Selichos within Tachanun. Should there be a Baal Simcha present we won't say Tachanun. What is the format then for Selichos?[2]3)      I want to buy a property for investment, but I've heard that one should avoid selling his first acquired property. So, please advise:[3]4)      I run a kosher restaurant in a resort town where there are many Jewish tourists. During the Nine Days I still sell meaty foods because some of the clients are Sefardim. But our chefs aren't Jewish, so I light the fire each morning. That arrangement isn't sufficient for Sefardim.[4] So is it wrong for me to sell kosher meaty foods this week?[5] 5)      Are the rules for interruption during Hallel different when only ‘half' Hallel is said?[6]6)      What's our custom re. beginning of Sheini of Parshas Devorim?[7]7)      Torah allows annulment of vows either due to a פתח or חרטה. What's the difference?[8]8)      Feedback re. need for Chazoras haShatz: CR Sacks ז"ל: Daily tefilos correspond to: a) the Ovos; b) the Tomid; a) is personal, b) is communal. We now have both forms. 9)      Feedback re. opening cartons: At the Rebbe's farbrengen, the soda bottle (Cotts Half & Half) had a screw-cap, and was opened on Shabbos. [9][1] בס' המנהגים ע' 43 מכריע לומר 'שמעו', לא 'השמיםכסאי'. תוספת פסוק ראשון ואחרון של שבת ר"ח נתחדשה בתשל"ד. בקביעות זובשנת תשמ"א לא קרא כ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע הפסוקים הנוספים. בפ' ואראתשמ"ב התייחס הרבי למה שרשמו שאמר הפסוקים, ואמר להד"מ. בקו' 'בניהיכלא' לאחרונה כותב רמ"מ רייצס נ"י שכן הדבר בכמה עניינים שחידש הרבי,שעשה ב"פ, ובפ"ג נרתע, ואח"כ המשיך בהנהגה המחודשת.[2] בסליחות לצום גדלי' מעיר כ"ק אדמו"רזי"ע שכאשר אומרים הסליחות באמצע סדר התפלה יש לדלג "לך ה' הצדקה, שומעתפלה, סלח לנו" – כי הם נתקנו כנגד פסוד"ז – והרי אמר פסוד"ז,ע"כ. ולא מצאתי קשר 'סלח לנו' לפסוד"ז. וב'ליקוטי טעמים והערות' לסליחותכתוב שהיא הקדמה ל"א-ל ארך אפים". ואולי ציון 2 שייך אחר "שומעתפלה".   גם: בימי התענית, "סלח לנו" הוא צמודל"א-ל ארך אפים". ועניינו לחבר הסליחות עם ברכת "חנון המרבה לסלוח"שבחזרת הש"ץ, ראה שו"ע או"ח סי' תקסו ס"ד.[3]  קידושין נטע"א. ס' שמירת הגוף והנפש סי' ריד ס"א.[4]  ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' קיגס"ז.[5]  בשו"ת יביע אומר (ח"טיו"ד סי' ו:ד) מתיר לספרדים לאכול הבישול במסעדה תחת הכשר אשכנזי, אע"פשסומכים על הדלקת התנור ועוד, מכיון שיש כמה ספיקות לקולא: בית הישראל, שפחההשכורה לישראל, שגירת התנור.[6]  בספר 'הפסק בתפלה' (להרביואב למברג נ"י) מסיק שאין הבדל, דלא כהרב עובדי' ז"ל. מעיןדמיון לדבר: שם שמים חל על הסוכה, מדאורייתא. סוכה שישבה בה אשה, האם חל על זה דיןסוכה? שי"ל: אכן היא פטורה, אבל על המצוה יש שם מצוה גמורה. ויש לחלק דשאניהכא שמדלג חלק. לאידך, אין מקום להכניס דברים אחרים במסגרת הלל זה, ראה בספרהנ"ל. וראה שקלים פ"א מ"ג בפיה"מ שמכיון ששקל האב על בנו,מחוייב לעשות כן גם בשנה הבא, הואיל "וחייבת אותו במצוה זו"![7]  ראה דברי ר"מ שוסטרמן ע"הבס' למען ידעו ע' 138 ואילך.[8]  ראה  ס' כל נדריפכ"ג ס"ב.[9] ביררתי: במכסה של מתכת,ה-THREADINGנעשה כשהמכסה כבר מורכב על הבקבוק. משא"כ במכסה של פלסטיק.​ 

Today’s daf is sponsored by Marcia Baum in memory of Sam Baum חיים שמחה בן אהרון הלוי וליבה on his 22nd yartzeit. "My father was a larger-than-life individual whose impact is still felt to this day. He would be immensely proud of his daughters and their progeny! " What are the laws of bishul akum (food cooked by a non-Jew)? Under what conditions is it permitted and when is it forbidden? If a Jew is involved in part of the cooking process, it is permitted - what type of involvement is necessary?

Today in History: Aaron, Moses' brother, died on this day (see Numbers 33:38). He died “the fortieth year after the sons of Is-rael had come from the land of Egypt, on the first day in the fifth month.” After traveling from Babylon, Ezra the Scribe arrived in Jerusalem (see Ezra 7:1–9). The memorial of Rabbi Paul Feivel Levertoff (of blessed memory), a Messianic Jewish pioneer who died in 1954 CE (5714). Levertoff was born in 1878 into an Orthodox Jewish family in Belarus. After graduating from the prestigious Volozhin Yeshiva, he became a believer in Yeshua as Messiah. He also became a leading voice for others like himself.This week's portion is called Mattot - Masei (Tribes - Journeys)TORAH PORTION: Numbers 35:9–36:13HAFTARAH: Jeremiah 2:4–28; 3:4APOSTLES: Jacob (James) 4:1–12How does the Haftarah connect to this season of correction?How do the Apostles connect to this season of correction?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av 5785

Study Guide Avodah Zarah 9 The next six weeks of learning are dedicated to Susan Silkes, Sheina Blima bat Faigel for a refuah shleima from her loving and adoring friends. "Susan, you are the absolute epitome of ואהבת לרעך כמוך always putting others' needs first. Besides being a super bike rider, swimmer, hallah and chocolate chip cookie baker, you also started learning Daf Yomi with Hadran just a few months ago, taking on yet another new challenge and finding the daf so meaningful. We have no idea how you manage to fit so many of us into your life, but we are so very blessed that you do! חודש טוב מלא בריאות, רפואה ונעם ה'" Today's daf is sponsored by Gitta and David Neufeld in honor of our first year aliya-versary. כי טובה הארץ מאד מאד! How are they able to prove that the Romans first ruled pleasantly with the Jews for twenty-six years before subjugating them for one hundred and eighty years before they destroyed the Temple? Different calculations are brought regarding historical events from the time of the Second Temple period and the creation of the world. It was clear that different people counted years from different historical events, and the Rav Papa gives some tips for calculating what year one is in on one calendar if one knows what the year is according to a different calendar.

Today's daf is sponsored by Aviran and Miki Kadosh on the occasion of their son, Avishai's bar mitzvah and in honor of him completing Shas Mishnayot, Masechet Tamid and Masechet Taanit during the past year. "We wish that you continue to persevere in learning, to advance and grow wise in all your hobbies and areas of interest! Mazel tov!" Today's daf is sponsored by Caroline Ben-Ari for the refuah shleima of Shaiel Ram ben Rivka. Today's daf is sponsored anonymously, "To all the women who have served as my role models for Jewish learning." In which place in prayer are personal requests inserted? What are the different opinions, and what is the basis for the dispute? What are the holidays of the idol worshippers during which there is a prohibition to sell to or buy from them? The Gemara works on the list of holidays and explains the reason behind the establishment of each of the holidays. Kalenda and Saturnalia were established in response to the first year of the first man (Adam) when he saw in winter that the days were getting shorter and thought that, because of his sin, God was returning the world to chaos. When he saw that the days were getting longer, he realized it was just the way of the world and established a holiday before and after that day on which the days began to lengthen (winter solstice). Another holiday was established in response to the successes of the Roman kingdom against the Egyptians and the Greeks. Rav Dimi explained that the Jews helped the Romans in their victory over the Greeks and ruled together with the Romans for twenty-six years before the Romans subjugated the Jews.