Podcasts about Tevet

The Rebbe explains the custom of refraining from Torah study on Nittel Nacht until midnight, citing sources like Likutey Taamei HaMinhagim and Hayom Yom (17 Tevet), where the Frierdiker Rebbe attributes it to not adding vitality. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/005/5123

Living Emunah 2712 The Depth of Hashgacha Everything that happens in this world is precisely calculated and orchestrated by Hashem. Even the simplest interactions in our daily lives—those that seem to follow the natural course of events—are, in reality, entirely governed by hashgachat Hashem . There is nothing "natural" about what happens in our lives. Everything is connected to our purpose in this world and to our deeds. If we are approved or denied for something, it is not because administrators made the decision, but because Hashem directed them based on what is truly best for us. Rabbi Gad Busquila from Congregation Netivot Yisrael in Brooklyn shared an incredible story that recently took place: Rabbi Busquila traveled to Israel at the beginning of Tevet for his father's yahrzeit . While there, he met an old congregant who had made aliyah in 2012. This man, whom we'll call Yehuda, had initially learned in kollel full-time after his marriage and later tried to enter the business world. But nothing worked out for him in the U.S., so he moved to Israel, where he became a highly successful real estate developer. This past year, before Rosh Hashanah , Yehudah purchased a large plot of land, planning to build major developments on it. He had a great relationship with his bank, so he assumed his building loan would be approved without issue. The bank told him they would finalize the loan after Sukkot but mentioned that interest rates had increased by 2% since his last loan, meaning he would have to pay the higher rate. Weeks passed with no response. Yehudah repeatedly contacted the bank, but they kept telling him they didn't know why there was a delay—it was stuck in upper management. By the time Chanukah arrived, he still had not been approved. The delay was costing him a significant amount of money, and he was growing increasingly anxious. Then one night, he had a dream in which he saw the Baba Sali . The Baba Sali told him that he had an outstanding debt towards him, and if he would pay it, everything would work out. Yehudah woke up shaken. He had only ever seen pictures of the Baba Sali but had no recollection of ever pledging money to one of his institutions. Three days later, while driving, Yehudah received a call from an American number. Normally, he wouldn't answer unknown calls, but for some reason, this time he did. It was the secretary from Netivot Yisrael in Brooklyn, informing him that he had an outstanding balance from two pledges he had made in 2012 at a hilula for the Baba Sali hosted by the shul. One pledge was for $180 for a candle, and the other was for $101 for besamim . Yehudah froze. Pulling his car over, he took out his credit card and immediately paid the balance in full. As the secretary thanked him and was about to hang up, he asked her to stay on the line until the transaction was confirmed. Only once he received confirmation did he end the call. Fifteen minutes later, Yehudah received another phone call—this time from the bank. His loan had been approved. Not only that, but the bank had decided to grant him the lower interest rate he had previously received—2% lower than the current rate. Stunned, Yehudah called Rabbi Busquila to share the incredible story. However, the call went straight to voicemail—Rabbi Busquila was on a flight to Israel at the time. When they finally met in person, Yehudah recounted the entire experience. Who could have imagined that a $281 pledge made 12 years earlier could have impacted his bank loan? Yehudah was a known ba'al tzedakah , yet this small, unpaid pledge had a significant effect on his business dealings. But in reality, this was a great chesed from Hashem. Had this situation never happened, Yehudah would have completely forgotten about that pledge and never fulfilled it. Nothing happens in this world without being decreed by Hashem first. How fortunate we are to recognize the depth of hashgacha pratit in every moment of our lives.

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Today's daf is sponsored by Harriet Hartman in honor of her grandson Oriya Hartman's marriage to Shira Shahar Katzav. "May they live long lives together inspired by Torah and love."  Today’s daf is sponsored by Marcia Baum in loving memory of Helena K Baum, Chaya Chana Alta bat Chana v'Yekutiel Yehuda on her 9th yahrzeit. "Mom was a strong proponent of women’s Torah study long before it became mainstream. She studied at the Drisha Institute with women half her age. She is missed every day by those of us who loved her and we hope we are making her proud!"  Today's daf is sponsored in memory of Shayna Malka bat Shlomo Yosef on her yahrzeit. Rav Ashi derives a third source for the requirement that stoning executions must take place outside the city, finding support in the verses discussing the blasphemer. All basic execution expenses are covered by communal funds. However, two questions arise about additional costs: First, regarding the wages of those stationed outside the court to assist potential last-minute defenders of the condemned, and second, concerning the cost of wine and frankincense given to the convicted person to reduce their suffering before execution. The Gemara resolves the second question using a verse from Proverbs, establishing that these measures must be funded by the community since it bears collective responsibility for minimizing the condemned's suffering. Rav Acha bar Huna poses a question to Rav Sheshet: How should we handle a case where a student rises to present evidence for acquittal but becomes unable to speak before explaining his reasoning? Rav Sheshet initially dismisses this as obvious - since no argument was actually presented, it cannot be considered. Despite Rav Acha's persistence, the Gemara attempts to resolve this by comparing it to a case where a student presented an argument for acquittal and then died, whose vote was counted. This might suggest that only fully explained arguments can be counted, but this conclusion is ultimately rejected. If someone being led to execution claims to have new evidence that could overturn their conviction, the court must evaluate this claim - but only if it appears to have merit. However, a braita teaches that during the first two times the condemned makes such claims, they must be heard regardless of apparent merit. Rav Pappa reconciles this with the Mishna's stricter standard, and the Gemara explains why later claims are treated differently. Abaye adds that after the first two attempts, Torah scholars accompany the condemned specifically to evaluate whether any new claims have substance. A portion of the Gemara discussing Jesus of Nazareth's execution was later censored and removed from the manuscripts. Before execution, the condemned is asked to confess their sins. This practice is derived from the biblical story of Achan. The Gemara analyzes this story in detail, deriving both practical laws and ethical teachings from its verses. This leads to a broader discussion about collective responsibility within the Jewish community - specifically, to what extent are Jews responsible for both the public and private transgressions of their fellow Jews?

This week's portion is called “Bo” (Come). Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or 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 Harriet Hartman in honor of her grandson Oriya Hartman's marriage to Shira Shahar Katzav. "May they live long lives together inspired by Torah and love."  Today’s daf is sponsored by Marcia Baum in loving memory of Helena K Baum, Chaya Chana Alta bat Chana v'Yekutiel Yehuda on her 9th yahrzeit. "Mom was a strong proponent of women’s Torah study long before it became mainstream. She studied at the Drisha Institute with women half her age. She is missed every day by those of us who loved her and we hope we are making her proud!"  Today's daf is sponsored in memory of Shayna Malka bat Shlomo Yosef on her yahrzeit. Rav Ashi derives a third source for the requirement that stoning executions must take place outside the city, finding support in the verses discussing the blasphemer. All basic execution expenses are covered by communal funds. However, two questions arise about additional costs: First, regarding the wages of those stationed outside the court to assist potential last-minute defenders of the condemned, and second, concerning the cost of wine and frankincense given to the convicted person to reduce their suffering before execution. The Gemara resolves the second question using a verse from Proverbs, establishing that these measures must be funded by the community since it bears collective responsibility for minimizing the condemned's suffering. Rav Acha bar Huna poses a question to Rav Sheshet: How should we handle a case where a student rises to present evidence for acquittal but becomes unable to speak before explaining his reasoning? Rav Sheshet initially dismisses this as obvious - since no argument was actually presented, it cannot be considered. Despite Rav Acha's persistence, the Gemara attempts to resolve this by comparing it to a case where a student presented an argument for acquittal and then died, whose vote was counted. This might suggest that only fully explained arguments can be counted, but this conclusion is ultimately rejected. If someone being led to execution claims to have new evidence that could overturn their conviction, the court must evaluate this claim - but only if it appears to have merit. However, a braita teaches that during the first two times the condemned makes such claims, they must be heard regardless of apparent merit. Rav Pappa reconciles this with the Mishna's stricter standard, and the Gemara explains why later claims are treated differently. Abaye adds that after the first two attempts, Torah scholars accompany the condemned specifically to evaluate whether any new claims have substance. A portion of the Gemara discussing Jesus of Nazareth's execution was later censored and removed from the manuscripts. Before execution, the condemned is asked to confess their sins. This practice is derived from the biblical story of Achan. The Gemara analyzes this story in detail, deriving both practical laws and ethical teachings from its verses. This leads to a broader discussion about collective responsibility within the Jewish community - specifically, to what extent are Jews responsible for both the public and private transgressions of their fellow Jews?

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Study Guide Sanhedrin 42 Why do we make a blessing on the new moon and what is the wording of the blessing? If a student has something to say to help acquit the accused, he is brought to sit with the judges. When does he return to his place and on what does it depend? What if after adding extra judges, they still do not have a majority on one to acquit or two to convict? Once convicted of stoning, they would take the convict to the beit ha'skila (house of stoning) which was far from the court. This was to enable time to pass and allow for new evidence to be brought that could possibly acquit the convict. The Gemara brings a braita that explains that the beit ha'skila was far out of the court - the distance of the three camps in the desert. This is derived in the braita from the bull sin offerings that were burned outside the camp. Rav Papa derived it from the verses that discuss stoning the blasphemer.

Parshat Vaera - I appeared   Torah: Exodus 6:2-9:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21

This week's portion is called “Bo” (Come). Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or 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

Leading in uncertainty is all about the maintaining an elevated mindset and trust in the unknown. In this month of Capricorn, the heavier energy awakens the need for strength and guidance. So this is the week to shift from ego-driven control to trusting the Creator, as well as becoming comfortable making unpopular decisions and facing opposition.  If we can maintain internal stability and trust, especially in times like these when external conditions are uncertain, we create greater potential to navigate life's challenges effectively in the long run.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni. Watch LIVE Mondays at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit www.weeklyenergyboost.com to learn more about what we discuss each week.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at  www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

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There are four sources in the Torah to derive the law that the accused must be warned before committing the crime in order for the court to convict. Why were all four necessary? Rav Chanan ruled that eidim zomemim who falsely testified against a betrothed woman that she engaged in relations with another man are not killed as they can claim they were only trying to forbid her to her husband and not to get her killed. However, a question is raised regarding laws of warning - as when they testified, mustn't they need to testify that they warned her that if she engaged in relations with this man, she would receive the death penalty, and then it would be clear that they were trying to get her punished with murder?! The Gemara answers that Rav Chanan must have made his statement regarding a case where the woman was a chavera, a woman who adheres strictly to mitzvot and according to Rabbi Yosi b'Rabbi Yehuda who does not require a warning for chaverim. Rav Chisda explains which types of contradictions are accepted in testimony and which ones are not. However, four sources are brought to raise difficulties with Rav Chisda's statement, but each is resolved. One source was from our Mishna regarding Ben Zackai who asked about the stem of the fig. Is Ben Zackai Rabban Yochanan ben Zackai or not? The Mishna explains that if one witness says "I don't know" regarding a bedika question, the testimony is accepted, and also if both say "I don't know." The latter case is unnecessary and that leads Rav Sheshet and Rava to offer alternative versions of that line in the Mishna. Rami bar Hama asked Rav Safra and Rav Kahana: if both bedikot and chakirot are required by Torah law, why if the witnesses say they don't know in a chakira question, the testimony is cancelled but in a bedika question, their testimony stands? They answered that chakira questions are necessary to establish the testimony since without it, it is testimony that cannot be cancelled by eidim zommemim, as they establish where and when the event transpired. If the witnesses have a discrepancy of one day regarding the date, it can be assumed that one did not know when Rosh Chodesh was, and that they are actually referring to the same day. However, this is limited to the first part of the month, as once it is the middle of the month, one can assume that they know the correct date. There is a blessing that is recited each month on the new moon, birkhat (kiddush) ha'levana. Until what day of the month can it be recited? Rabbi Yochanan answered, however, there are two opinions to explain what date he was referring to - the seventh of the month or the sixteenth.  

This week's portion is called “Bo” (Come). Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or 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

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Study Guide Sanhedrin 40 Today's daf is sponsored by Chavie Kahn and Heshy Kofman in loving memory of their father Yisrael ben Yehoshua Heschel on his first yahrzeit. Today's daf is dedicated in honor of the four tatzpitaniot that were released yesterday from captivity - Liri, Naama, Karina, and Daniela. We continue to pray for the safe release of all the other hostages.  How many essential questions (chakirot) are the witnesses asked? What other questions are asked in specific cases, like idol worship or murder? What is the difference between chakirot and bedikot? From where is the number of chakirot (7) derived? What is the root of the debate between Rabbi Yosi and the rabbis about whether there are three chakirot or two? 

This week's portion is called “Bo” (Come). Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or 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.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠ The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society. INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmoms Tags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Shabbat Shalom

The emperor challenged Rabban Gamliel with several questions about God's actions and God's power as described in the Tanach, including verses that seemingly suggest the existence of multiple deities. While the emperor's daughter addressed the first question, Rabban Gamliel responded to the remaining ones. The text also describes similar debates between heretics and other rabbis. The discussion then relates to verse quotes in the Mishna about rejoicing when evil people fall. Rabbi Acha applies this concept to the celebration following King Ahab's death. However, this interpretation raises a conflict, as Rabbi Yonatan explains that God does not rejoice at the downfall of evil people, since they too are His creations. This principle is derived from multiple sources, including a verse related to the splitting of the Red Sea. The resolution offered is that while God Himself does not rejoice, God permits humans to do so. The text then examines Ovadia, who served as the supervisor of Ahab's household and was known for his devotion to God. This raises several questions: Why does the text specifically mention his devotion to God? What textual evidence demonstrates that his fear of God surpassed even that of Abraham? Furthermore, what factors led to his selection as a prophet, and why was he specifically chosen to prophesize about Edom?

When the Jews were exiled under the rule of Tzidkiyahu, the verse states that God quickened the exile as God is righteous. Two interpretations are brought to explain what was righteous about this.  The Mishna has brought various explanations for why Adam was created alone. A braita is brought which repeats some of the explanations and brings others. Several braitot and statements of amoraim are brought to answer various questions about the creating of humans. Why did God create humans so that each one is different? Why was Adam created on Friday? From where was the earth taken to create Adam? What were the events that took place each hour of the day in which Adam was created? Why were there angels who thought that God shouldn't create humans? How great was Adam before he sinned and how was his greatness diminished after sinning? From where do we know that Adam spoke Aramaic? Some say that Adam was a heretic or worshipped idols.  Several verses are quoted which were used by heretics to question the rabbis' beliefs and responses are brought. Is it a good idea to engage in polemics or not? 

We have sadly had a long bout of many families being sick. But we now have a whole new group of wonderful kids who will be helping to also read and we are working on resuming daily podcasts again. Thank you for your prayers! This week's portion is called “Va'Era” (I appeared). Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or 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.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠ The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society. INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmoms Tags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

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Today's daf is sponsored by Helen Danczak in loving memory of her Aunt Doris. "Remembering my Aunt who passed away yesterday. May her neshama have an aliyah." How were the rows of students who stood before the court organized and why? The court of twenty-three judges and the Great Sanhedrin (of 71) were organized in a semi-circle. This is derived from a phrase in a verse in Shir haShirim 7:3. The verse in its entirety is extrapolated, teaching other virtues of the court and the Jewish people. How would they intimidate the witnesses in capital cases? The intimidation tactics were to prevent false witnesses, those who heard about the act but didn't witness it themselves, and also to encourage those who really saw what happened to come forward and not to withhold testimony out of laziness or fear. The Gemara provides an example for one of the things mentioned in the intimidation of the witnesses - not to testify from circumstantial evidence. And a case is brought of Shimon ben Shatach who saw a murder based on circumstantial evidence and did not testify about it. Drashot about Kayin and Hevel (Cain and able) are brought as a verse from there is quoted in the intimidation speech of the court.

We have sadly had a long bout of many families being sick. We now have a whole slew of wonderful kids who will be helping to read and are working on resuming daily podcasts again. Thank you for your prayers! This week's portion is called “Va'Era” (I appeared). Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or 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.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠ The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society. INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmoms Tags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

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Today's daf is sponsored by Becki Goldstein in loving memory of her father, Cantor Yoel ben Meir Fromm. "A lone survivor who served his kehilla in Canada devotedly. His advice to me, spiced with midrashim, encouraged my learning and independent thinking. My grandchildren are his legacy. I miss his nigunim and stories. He was my guiding light." Abaye proposes a kal v'chomer argument regarding someone sentenced to death who is working in the Temple: if he is engaged in communal sacrifices, he should not be taken for execution. He interprets the verse, "From my altar you will be taken to be killed" (Shmot 21:14) as referring only to individual sacrifices. Rava challenges this interpretation, noting that since some authorities permit individual offerings on Yom Tov, one cannot differentiate between communal and individual sacrifices on this basis, as both override Shabbat/Yom Tov while execution does not. According to that opinion, accepting Abaye's kal v'chomer would render the verse meaningless, as execution would never override Temple service. Rava therefore concludes that court-ordered execution takes precedence over all Temple service. In Rabbi Yehuda haNasi's court, Rav would speak first in monetary cases, despite the rule that the most senior judge should begin deliberations. Rava's son explains that this exception was due to Rabbi Yehuda haNasi's unique status - from Moshe until his time, no one matched his combined greatness in both political leadership and Torah scholarship. While the Gemara suggests other potential candidates from this period, each is dismissed because they had contemporaries of equal stature. Rav Ada bar Ahava notes that this singular combination of political and Torah leadership remained unmatched from Rabbi Yehuda haNasi until Rav Ashi. The Gemara brings two verses supporting the Mishna's requirement that in capital cases, deliberations begin with the junior judge. It then addresses Rav's ruling that a teacher can instruct his student about a case and later both can serve as judges. This seems to conflict with Tosefta Sanhedrin 7:2, which states that in capital cases, a teacher-student pair counts as one vote since the student's opinion is influenced by the teacher. The Gemara resolves this by distinguishing between different types of teacher-student relationships. Rabbi Abahu rules that while a case of an ox that killed a person requires twenty-three judges, other aspects follow monetary rather than capital case procedures. He references ten differences between monetary and capital cases in the Mishna, though the Gemara initially counts only nine, resolving the discrepancy by citing an additional difference from the Tosefta. The Gemara then examines why converts and mamzerim are disqualified from judging capital cases, questioning why each disqualification requires its own derivation. It also explores the source for disqualifying witnesses based on lineage.  The semicircular arrangement of the twenty-three-judge Sanhedrin enabled all judges to see each other and the witnesses. How many scribes were there to record the judges' opinions during the deliberations?

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Today's daf is sponsored by Susan Cashdan in loving memory of her father Yitzchak ben Moshe Chona. Today's daf is sponsored by Hannah Piotrkowski. "May our learning be a segula for the safe return of the five "תצפיתניות" (IDF observers) Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy." Today's daf is sponsored by Susan Kurzmann in honor of the yahrzeit of her mother, Rivkah bat h'Rav Simcha Bunim, A"H. "My mother showed my siblings and me through her example how wonderful and important it is to always keep learning." The derivation for the law that capital cases can only be judged during the day comes from Bamidbar 25:4 when those who had worshipped ba'al peor were hung in broad daylight. The verse there uses the verb "v'hoka" which is explained to mean that they were hung. The proof for that definition comes from the verse Samuel 2 21:6 when King David allowed the Gibeonites to kill the sons of Saul in an act of revenge. If the court wants to convict in a capital case, they wait until the following day, halanat hadin. Two different verses from Isaiah Chapter 1 are brought as a possible source for this law. Because of that law, capital cases cannot begin on a Friday as if they would convict, the case would need to be finished the next day and if the person was found guilty, they would need to execute on Shabbat and that is forbidden, as it is a violation of Shabbat. From here it is clear that capital punishment doesn't override Shabbat. Several kal v'chomers are suggested regarding what types of things could possibly override Shabbat, and whether or not they do is clarified. The first suggestion is of Reish Lakish, that burial of a met mitzva should override Shabbat. If a met mitzva overrides worship in the Temple and worship in the Temple overrides Shabbat, then shouldn't met mitzva override Shabbat!? The derivation that a met mitzva overrides worship in the Temple is learned from a verse about the nazir, Bamidbar 6:7. Rabbi Yochanan responds to Reish Lakish that the kal v'chomer he suggested is invalid as can be proven from implementing the death penalty which does not override Shabbat but does override worship in the Temple. The Gemara questions Rabbi Yochanan by suggesting another kal v'chomer that could teach that implementing the death penalty perhaps overrides Shabbat. Rava rejects this suggestion as a braita of Rabbi Yishmael brings a derivation from Shmot 35:3 "You shall not kindle a fire throughout your settlements on Shabbat" that teaches that the court cannot implement the death penalty on Shabbat.

We're all great at changing when life requires it.  External pressure demands adjustment and altering our course, and when the external pressure ends, it's also easy to go back to the way we were.  Kabbalistically speaking, the most powerful and profound change actually takes place when we have the leisure and freedom of time and comfort. This week we're offering practical advice on maintaining spiritual urgency and the importance of internal desires over external ones, and how to maintain mindfulness and spiritual growth during both good and bad times. Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni. Watch LIVE Mondays at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit www.weeklyenergyboost.com to learn more about what we discuss each week.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

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Study Guide Sanhedrin 34 Today’s daf is dedicated in memory Staff  Sgt. Oron Shaul whose body was returned by the IDF to Israel yesterday and to Emily, Romi and Doron - who were released yesterday after 471 days in captivity. Their courage is a model to us all! We pray for the speedy return of the rest of the hostages. The Mishna teaches that anyone present may argue in favor of acquitting the defendant, but arguments for conviction are restricted. The Gemara explores whether this rule applies only to the students observing the proceedings, or if it extends to the witnesses as well. The Mishna further states that once a judge initially supports acquittal, they cannot later argue for conviction. Rav clarifies this rule, explaining that it only applies during the preliminary deliberations. However, when the court reaches its final decision-making phase, a judge may change their position, even to favor conviction. Though four tannaitic sources are presented to challenge Rav's interpretation, the Gemara successfully reconciles each one. Regarding the timing of court proceedings, the Gemara discusses the source of the rule that monetary cases must commence during daylight hours but may continue after nightfall. Rabbi Meir presents a dissenting view on this matter, and the Gemara examines the textual basis for his position.

Parshat Shemot: Names   Torah: Exodus 1:1 - 6:1 Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1 - 2:3

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Shabbat Shalom

Study Guide Sanhedrin 33 Today's daf is sponsored by Leah Brick in memory of her great niece Nava Tova bat Yehoshua Yisrael Leib v'Liora Charna Cherney, on her third yahrzeit. "In her zechut may we see all of the hostages released now, and refuah shleima to all cholei Yisrael." The Mishna states that monetary rulings can be overturned in either direction - whether to find someone liable or to exempt them. However, this contradicts a Mishna in Bechorot 28b which rules that when a court makes a mistake, their ruling stands and the judge must personally compensate for any monetary difference. Three approaches have been suggested to resolve this contradiction and the Gemara raises difficulties with each approach and resolves them. In capital cases, a verdict can only be overturned to acquit the defendant, never to convict them. This principle derives from the Torah, though there is one notable exception: in cases where someone has seduced others to worship idols, the verdict can be changed from innocent to guilty. What verses in the Torah serve as the basis for this principle and the exception? This rule about overturning verdicts applies beyond capital cases to two additional categories: cases involving exile to a city of refuge (for accidental killing), and cases involving corporal punishment (lashes). Both of these extensions are derived through a gezeira shava (textual comparison) from the laws of capital murder. There exists one additional exception to this rule: if the court's mistake involved a clear and explicit Torah law, then the verdict can be overturned in either direction.

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This week, we begin a six-week spiritual voyage of redefining personal stories and breaking free from repetitive patterns.  This period offers us an opportunity to address unlearned life lessons and transform long standing emotional challenges.  Discover the techniques and mindsets that can support you in taking advantage of the energy available.  This is the week to commit to change and transformation - for yourself and for the world!Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni. Watch LIVE Mondays at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Download the Zohar app for android: https://bit.ly/4j7LHGpDownload the Zohar app for iPhone: https://apple.co/4agxgvBVisit www.weeklyenergyboost.com to learn more about what we discuss each week.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.