Podcasts about Tishrei

It is the 1st of Tishrei - what we call Rosh Hashannah.Ezra and Nehemiah join hands and arrange a huge gathering in which the Torah is brought out of the Temple and read and translated. The text emphasizes that Ezra took special measures to have the people understand the sacred text - he translated and explained it - and that the people did indeed comprehend. This is the beginning, the first step of Torah Study as a key tool of Jewish life and continuity.

We often think of the liturgy for the Yamim Noraim as static words confined to the pages of the machzor. However, these prayers draw from the rich tapestry of the Tanakh. In the first part of this two-part series, we'll explore the biblical inspiration that breathes life into Psalm 27, sometimes called “L'David Hashem.” Many have the practice of adding this psalm to their daily prayers during Elul and Tishrei. This psalm-prayer has intriguing intertextual parallels with the passages in Tanakh that describe a city of refuge, a connection that holds rich significance if we read the psalm as a meditation on guilt and responsibility. In part two, we'll explore the passages from the book of Nehemiah that become climactic phrases used in Selichot, the prayer added during Elul and on Yom Kippur. Understanding the desperation and hope that characterized Nehemiah's time period yields add meaning to the recitation of these prayers.

We often think of the liturgy for the Yamim Noraim as static words confined to the pages of the machzor. However, these prayers draw from the rich tapestry of the Tanakh. In the first part of this two-part series, we'll explore the biblical inspiration that breathes life into Psalm 27, sometimes called “L'David Hashem.” Many have the practice of adding this psalm to their daily prayers during Elul and Tishrei. This psalm-prayer has intriguing intertextual parallels with the passages in Tanakh that describe a city of refuge, a connection that holds rich significance if we read the psalm as a meditation on guilt and responsibility. In part two, we'll explore the passages from the book of Nehemiah that become climactic phrases used in Selichot, the prayer added during Elul and on Yom Kippur. Understanding the desperation and hope that characterized Nehemiah's time period yields add meaning to the recitation of these prayers.

009 Gittin 17b- Chashash Nichtav B'Nissan Given in Tishrei

Rabbi Velvel Lipskier grew up in Crown Heights and lives in North Miami Beach where he works in plumbing and construction.In this episode, we discuss how the "voice" of Chassidus can be translated in different cultures and how it can change depending on what we pay attention to.We also discuss some of Velvel's memories from the famous Tishrei of 1992.____Support this podcast at: https://www.hflpodcast.com/donate____This week's episode is brought to you by "This World Is A Garden," a new film and live concert production by Yuvla Media based on the Rebbe's first talk, Bosi Lgani.Combining beautiful cinematography with a live performance by a string quartet, this production is a meditation on hope and holding on to a vision even as time passes by.Now you can bring this groundbreaking experience of Bosi Lgani to your community.For more info please visit: https://www.yuvlamedia.com/thisworldisagarden____Homesick for Lubavitch is a project of Yuvla Media.Bentzi Avtzon is a filmmaker who specializes in telling the stories of thoughtful and heartfelt organizations. Business inquiries only: hello@yuvlamedia.comConnect with BentziWebsite | https://www.yuvlamedia.com

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Rav Benji Elson, whose work bridges Kabbalistic wisdom, nature-based spirituality, psychological healing, and personal transformation. Rav Benji is the author of Dance of the Omer, a book exploring the mystical journey of counting the Omer as a path to self-refinement. Our conversation explores how ancient Kabbalistic teachings, particularly the Sefirot, offer a powerful framework for healing, inner growth, and spiritual surrender—elements that are highly relevant to our upcoming series of Yoga Nidra practices themed on the Kabbalistic Sefirot. We discuss the intersection of Jewish mysticism, embodied meditation, and traditional psychology as transformative tools for deep healing and personal growth.   Rav Benji Elson's bio: Rav Benji Elson, LMSW is a passionate instructor of embodied Jewish practice, a psychotherapist, an author, a musician, a Jewish environmental educator, and a transformative experience facilitator who has been privileged to share his impactful self-transformation and Jewish psychology teachings globally, including in cities across the U.S., Israel, the UK, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, Finland, Zambia, South Africa, and India.​ Benji's acclaimed book and course, Dance of the Omer, integrates Jewish psychology, kabbalah, chassidut, embodied practices, meditation, state-of-the-art therapeutic modalities, and nature connection, offering participants a unique path to personal transformation. He is currently writing a second self-transformation guidebook on Elul and Tishrei (the High Holidays). ​ As a psychotherapist, Benji works with individuals, couples, and families, utilizing a diverse array of cutting-edge therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, KAP, NLP, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Regressions, and more.​ Rabbi Benji is also the co-founder and director of Sod Siach, an innovative EcoTorah Discovery Program that combines weekly text-study classes, hands-on workshops, and experiential field trips to promote sustainable Jewish living through Torah & the Land. Previously, Benji served as Educational Director and Lead Transformational Facilitator of Shebet Haaretz, leading transformational Jewish jungle expeditions to reconnect participants with themselves, spirituality, Judaism, and the world. On a more personal note, Benji's colorful life experiences include living in two veggie-oil-fueled mobile homes, shepherding goats in the Jerusalem hills, meditating in Indian ashrams, living & working on Jewish farms around the globe, and volunteering in remote African villages.   Here is where to find Rav Benji Elson: HOME | Elson Psychotherapy THE DANCE OF THE OMER COURSE | Elson Psychotherapy benji@elson-psychotherapy.com Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback!  Feel free to reach out!  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com     May you be peaceful and safe! 

B"H One of the most underrated facts about Judaism — and one that inspires me to say Shana Tova to you right now — is that we actually have more than one New Year. Of course, we all know Rosh Hashanah in Tishrei, the 7th month, which is the New Year for all of humanity, marking the creation of Adam HaRishon and celebrating human potential in Hashem's world. But the Jewish New Year — the one for the nation of Israel — actually happens right before Pesach, on the 1st of Nisan. And the first mitzvah we ever got as a people was about TIME. Before leaving Mitzrayim, before freedom, Hashem tells us: If you want to be free, you have to learn to count time, to renew time, to start fresh. This is the secret of Jewish time — you can always begin again. Every day, every prayer, every moment. Even 15 million times a day if you need to. So wherever you are right now, take a deep breath and remember: Today is a new day. Shabbat Shalom, Shabbat HaChodesh Shalom, and may you have a beautiful, new beginning. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!

Kohelet 8 & 9: Wisdom, kings, enjoying this life even if you can't take it with you. Aliza considers the links between ch.8 and the festivals of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur that we are about to enter into. https://www.sefaria.org/Ecclesiastes.8?lang=bi

Every Hebrew month has its own unique energy that is specific to that month. The energy of Nissan is that of new beginnings and miracles--POWERFULIn the month of Nissan, G-d does for us, as opposed to in Tishrei, when we do for G-d. So what did G-d do for us in Nissan? He took us out of Egypt! In the story of Pesach (Passover), Hashem (G-d) physically took us out of Egypt (Mitzrayim.) The word, Mitzrayim, means narrow or limited. Hashem took us out of a limited place, and into an open, expanded place--eretz Israel. On a personal level, during the month of Nissan, Hashem helps take each and every one of us out of our own personal Mitzrayim, our own personal limitations. We can use the energy of Nissan to begin removing our own personal klippot--shells/blockages, LIMITATIONS. When we work on eliminating our personal limitations, G-d helps us. Once we remove our limitations, we have boundless, endless capacity to actualize our potential in this world, and fulfill our life mission.On a national level, our limitation is that we are not a unified people; we are fragmented. However, the month of Nissan is not only the month of new beginnings, but it is also the month of miracles. When we unite as a nation, Hashem can literally make miracles for us, like He did with the splitting of the Sea of Reeds (Red Sea.)The astrological sign for Nissan is Aries, the ram. This animal, the ram, is associated with the lamb. At the time that the Jews were in Egypt, the lamb was worshiped as an idol by the Egyptians. Hashem commanded the Jews to take a lamb into their house, tie it to their bedpost, and then kill it. Then, they were commanded to smear the lamb of the blood on their doorpost, in the place which we now put up a mezuzah, indicating to the angel of death that he should jump or skip over this house because it was a Jewish house. In this way, the Jews elevated an idol from being something that was wrongfully worshiped, into something that was elevated by being used to save lives.Rebbetzin Mattie Pil suggests that we can take our modern day idol of technology and use it to listen to Torah classes, Torah podcasts, read Jewish texts online, and overall use this "idol" for holy purposes.Rebbetzin Mattie, also shares with us that the Hebrew letter associated with the month of Nisan is the letter "hey." She explains that G-d created the world with the letter, "hey," as He spoke the world into existence. We can use our words to tap into our G-dly soul through prayer, which is a form of meditation with our Creator.Rebbetzin Mattie, is the rebbetzin of the Schneerson Center, a synagogue in San Francisco, California. She has been an educator for over 40 years. She is also a certified life coach, and teaches kabbala for women.Contact: atrebbetzins@gmail.com

התוכן בעריכת "יאָרצייט" ישנו דבר והיפוכו: זה מביע את האמונה המוחלטת בנצחיות הנשמה, שהרי תוכנה – לימוד תורה ונתינת צדקה לזכות הנשמה, למרות שעברה שנה או יותר מאז שעזבה את העולם הזה [וכמדובר כמ"פ שאין צורך לענין האמונה כדי להבין שהנשמה היא נצחית, אלא כל אדם נורלמלי מבין את זה. ואין זה אלא שהקישור שלה עם הגוף הוא בלתי נצחי]. ומצד שני נוהגים בו לומר "קדיש" – "יתגדל ויתקדש שמי' רבא", היינו שיש כאן ענין של הגדלה והוספה, שקשור עם עליית הנשמה מעולם לעולם. הכח לענין ההגדלה, שבנשמה הנצחיית יפעלו ענין של "יתגדל וכו'" – הוא ע"י ענין השלום, שתוכנו חיבור הפכיים (וכדאיתא בגמ' שכאשר "עלה משה למרום" וה' שאל אותו "אין שלום בעירך" ("אין דרך ליתן שלום במקומך")? הגיב משה "ועתה יגדל נא כח אדני'". שטענת ה' למשה היתה שהי' עליו להביא את ה"שלום" ש"בעירך" ל"מרום", שזהו"ע "הגדלה").משיחת יום ג' פ' ברכה, וא"ו תשרי ה'תשד"מ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=20-02-2025 Synopsis A yahrzeit contains an inherent paradox: on the one hand, it expresses faith in the soul's eternity, because we study Torah and give tzedakah etc. in the soul's merit, even though years may have passed since the soul departed this world. (As discussed many times, the soul's eternity doesn't need to be taken on faith; any reasonable person understands it. Only the soul's connection with the body isn't eternal.) But on the other hand, on a yahrtzeit one says Kaddish, “May His great name be magnified and sanctified,” implying growth and elevation, associated with the soul's ascent from world to world. The power to magnify the eternal soul etc. comes about through peace, which is the union of opposites. (As the Gemara says, when Moshe ascended on high, Hashem asked him, “Is there no peace in your city?” (I.e., do people not greet each other in your city?) Moshe replied, “Now may the power of Hashem be magnified”. Hashem expected Moshe to bring “peace” from “your city” into heaven, which is the “magnification.”Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Vezos Habracha, 6 Tishrei 5744. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=20-02-2025

B”H Here's the powerful lesson I learned from intentionally going about this past Tishrei in a completely different way than before. I wish it hadn't taken me so long to learn it, so this is why I'm sharing it with you. This and a call to action because if you're anything like me, as a […] The post 399: A confession and lesson: What I finally learned this Tishrei appeared first on Yael Trusch.

The year 5785, from an astrological perspective, is a year of changes that occur once every few thousand years. The month of Heshvan is a fitting start to a year full of revolutions, adaptation, growth, and renewal in the face of difficulties and challenges we have never known before. All of this, within a decade in which all of humanity is changing the way it defines itself and its vision. The Month of Ḥeshvan – Scorpio is a month full of challenges and tasks. This is the month in which we pass the stress tests that will check how we're doing after the holidays of Tishrei and how much did we improve ourselves using the opportunities of the previous month. Are we better? More complete? And how much work is left for us for  the coming year? Read & learn some more: https://livekabbalah.org/heshvan-scorpio Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to this time of year What is the lesson from this period following the Tishrei holiday season? What is the meaning of the custom to announce, “and Yaakov went on his way”? How can we manifest Divine infinity into our finite lives? What is the story behind the song to the words “kesiva v'chasima tova”? What does the month of Cheshvan teach us? What is the meaning of the name of this month – Mar Cheshvan? Why is this month related to bitterness (mar) when it follows the festive month of Tishrei? Why is this month also called bul? What lessons do we learn from the 7th of Cheshvan? How do we maintain a connection with G-d even when we feel separate? What do we learn from this week's parsha? What is the central theme of this Torah portion? How do the promises in this week's chapter help us in our current battles? Why does G-d give three descriptions of Abraham's departure location and is vague about his destination? What does it mean that Hashem spoke to Abraham? Is that literal or metaphorical? Why is Abraham's recognition and declaration of one G-d so significant and consequential? What is the significance of the bris bein ha'besorim? Was Abraham the first Jew? What should our perspective be on this week's Presidential election? Can we rest assured that G-d will pick the presidential candidate that will be best for us? Can we say Tehillim and pray that our chosen candidate wins the election? How should I deal with my family harshly split over politics?

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Study Guide Bava Batra 129 This month's learning is sponsored by Sami Groff in loving memory of her father, Rabbi Avraham Yair Groff, whose Yahrzeit was this week and Rabbi Raymond Harari, who sadly passed away this week. "Both Rabbis taught me that a woman’s place in Judaism is in the Shul and in the Bet Midrash. To my father, Rabbi Avraham Yair Groff, who passed a Torah to the women’s section every Simchat Torah. And to Rabbi Raymond Harari, who taught us Gemara in Yeshiva of Flatbush, who challenged his female students to delve into the Talmud and make it our own and whose Thursday night Mishmar class after school, we were excited to voluntarily stay late to attend. Rabbi Harari’s legacy in inspiring women to learn lives on directly in the hundreds of women taught by Rabbanit Michelle Farber every day." Today's daf is sponsored by Rachel and Oren Seliger in loving memory of her mother Rifka Esther bat Sara Gitel and Yishaya Halevi. "14 years and I still see your beautiful smile and your shine in your eyes, also in memory of the fallen soldiers friends of my son from the tank brigade 401/52 that have fallen this week. ברק ישראל ,אלישי יונג, אופיר ברקוביץ, אחסאן דקסה, גיא ניזרי may their memory be a comfort to all of am yisrael עם של גיבורי על" When Mar Zutra stated that we follow Rabbi Abba's rulings, to which cases was he referring? The Mishna discusses what constitutes valid gift language at the beginning, middle, and end of a statement, that would allow one to pass on property to those who were not his direct heirs. In what cases would this work? There are four different opinions about this: - Does it only work with one field and one person? - Does it also work with two fields and one person? - Does it work with two people and one field? - Or does it even work with two fields and two people? Both amoraim from Israel and Babylonia disagreed on this matter. Rav Sheshet tries to prove his position but then rejects his proof. Rav Ashi does succeed in proving Rav Sheshet's approach. However, we also rule according to Reish Lakish. How can we explain this apparent contradiction?

Today’s daf is dedicated in memory of Rabbi Dr. Raymond Harari who inspired me to love learning Gemara in high school. He brought each case in the Gemara to life, making the material engaging and relevant. He was a master teacher who cared deeply about his students and their growth. He was a true role model whose legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched. Tanchumim to his wife, Vicky, a Hadran learner, and to the entire family. Yehi zichro baruch. Today's daf is sponsored by Miri Kadosh in memory of her dear friend Yafit Yaffa bat Yitzchak Mazal who passed away this morning.  Seven teachings of Rabbi Abba from Israel are sent to Babylonia on various topics and Mar Zutra in the name of Rav Shimi bar Ashi paskens like him. If one claims that the person in another's house is his/her slave and it was stolen. The accused denies the claim and says that the slave was given as a gift/sold by the accuser. If the accused offers the accuser to take an oath that the slave is owned by him/her, then the accused can no longer reclaim the slave. The Gemara explains that the unique teaching of Rabbi Abba here is that the rabbis hold this even when money/property is being taken away from one side and given to the other (change of status quo). Others hold that this only in a case where the status quo is maintained. Creditors of a deceased can only collect from land that the father left the orphans. Rabbi Abba ruled that slaves are considered like land. Rav Nachman disagrees and does not equate slaves with land for this purpose. A person can testify for their father's first cousin as their connection is somewhat removed. It is called a third-generation testifying for a second-generation relative as they are both connected through brothers who are first-generation relatives. Rava holds that even a first-generation can testify for a third, i.e. a person and his great-uncle. Mar bar Rav Ashi even held that a person and his grandfather, but the ruling is not like his position as they are direct relatives. If one knew testimony about land borders and then became blind, one cannot testify. Shmuel rules that if the blind person can identify markers in the field, his testimony is accepted. Rav Sheshet and Rav Pappa extend this to other cases as well where one can identify items by size or weight (cloak and bar of silver). A braita is brought to raise a difficulty with Shmuel, Rav Sheshet and Rav Pappa. There are two interpretations of the fifth ruling of Rabbi Abba. One is he ruled like Rabbi Yochanan ben Broka that one can choose to bequeath all of one's property to one of the heirs (a son among sons or daughter among daughters). The other is that if a father identifies one of the sons to be the oldest, when a different one was presumed to be the oldest, he is believed, as per the position of Rabbi Yehuda. Rabbi Yochanan disagrees with Rabbi Abba on this ruling and holds by the rabbis' position (either in their disagreement with Rabbi Yochanan ben Broka or with Rabbi Yehuda). If a man says that his wife will inherit among the sons, this is effective. However, this would only include items owned by the man at that point and does not include possession he acquires later. And if there were more sons born later, the wife would have to divide the property with them as well.  If a creditor puts out a promissory note and the borrower says that half was already paid back and then witnesses come and testify that the entire loan was paid back, Rabbi Abba rules that the borrower takes an oath (modeh b'miktzat) and pays the other half but the creditor can only collect from property in the borrower's possession and not from liened property as the buyers can rely on the witnesses' testimony. Mar bar Rav Ashi disagrees and views the borrower as one returning a lost item who would be exempt from an oath.

!!The New Journal is finally back in stock!! Go To ArielMedia.shop to order www.dailybreadmoms.com Now coming to busy moms all over the world as a daily podcast! Daily Bread follows the weekly Torah Portion, one part each day, together with a healthy balance from the rest of Scripture — all in one year. More than just a one-year Bible reading plan, Daily Bread is designed as a journal, with a comprehensive Hebrew calendar. To support the podcast - https://www.patreon.com/dailybreadmoms The Journal - dailybread.cc/busymoms Check out the Daily Bread Torah Class, Live from Israel, launching this month! https://www.larsenarson.com/torah

Today's daf is sponsored by the Greenstone cousins in honor of Lana Kerzner's birthday. "With love to our dear cousin Lana. Your commitment to learning is a profound tribute to the legacy of our parents, a testament to the values they instilled in us. May the merits of this learning bring you peace, joy, and health this year and every year, not only for yourself but as a blessing to all those around you." Today's daf is sponsored by Gabrielle and Daniel Altman in loving memory of Lisa Altman z"l on her 20th yahrzeit. "We miss her love, warmth, kindness, wisdom and spirit. Her memory and legacy will remain with us always." There are various halakhot relevant to males that do not apply to a tumtum (one whose genitals are covered up and it is unclear if they are male or female) whose skin is then perforated and is found to be a male. He cannot inherit as a firstborn, he cannot become a ben sorer u'moreh,  his brit milah does not override Shabbat, and his mother does not have laws of impurity of a woman who gave birth. A difficulty is raised against two of these laws from a Mishna in Nidda 28a.  A braita is brought to support the position that a tumtum described above cannot inherit a double portion as a firstborn. The braita also derives that one cannot be a firstborn if it is doubtful whether or not he is the firstborn. The Gemara then explains why this was stated - to explain that if two brothers are born at around the same time (from two different mothers) but it was dark and it was impossible to determine who was born first, no one receives the double portion. Rava held otherwise - they could each write an authorization that "If I am the firstborn, I give you my share," and they can jointly receive the double portion. However, Rav Pappa raised a difficulty with Rava's position and Rava retracted.  A father is believed to say a particular son is the firstborn but what if there is a chazaka that a different child is the firstborn? Shmuel ruled that the two brothers write an authorization as mentioned above. The Gemara explains Shmuel's position that he was unsure whether the ruling is like Rabbi Yehuda, who believes a father in that case, or the rabbis who do not accept the father's testimony when there is a chazaka. If the rabbis don't accept the father's testimony, for what purpose did the verse in the Torah use the language of "yakir"? If the father could have given the son a double portion as a gift, it would have been effective, so of course then we can believe the father that this is the firstborn?! The answer is that the father could have only given a double portion as a gift to the son for property in his possession at the time or possibly for items that would later be in his possession (according to Rabbi Meir), but it would not have covered property that would be brought into the father's possession as he was dying. For this situation, the verse taught "yakir."  Regarding believing a father about the status of his son, Rabbi Yochanan describes a situation in which a father says that a person is his son and then says that he is his Caananite slave. He is not believed to render the person a slave as he would never have called his slave his son in the first place. However, if he first called him his slave and then his son, we accept his last words as it's possible he meant originally that the son served him like a slave. The reverse is true for one who made a statement in front of the tax authorities. They raise a difficulty against Rabbi Yochanan from a braita, but resolve it. 

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Rav Asi ruled that a firstborn who protests, his protest is valid. There is a debate among the Rashbam and Rabbeinu Chananel, about what he is protesting. According to the Rashbam, he is protesting the brothers investing in the item before dividing the property, as he will not receive a double portion on the enhancements. Rabbeinu Chananel explains he is agreeing to receive an equal portion of this property/item but is not giving up on his rights to receive the double portion on other property/items. Rabba limits this statement to grapes that were picked but not if they were turned into wine. Why? If a firstborn gives up his rights to a double portion when dividing a particular property, Rav Pappa and Rav Pappi debate (based on a situation where Rava gave a psak about in a different case) whether Rava held that he gave up rights to the double portion of all the properties or only of that particular property? This debate is based on whether one holds that the firstborn receives rights to his double portion immediately upon the death of the father, even before the land is divided, or whether he receives rights to it only once the property is divided. The Mishna differentiates between a father who says he will not bequeath the double portion to his firstborn and a father who says he will equally divide his portion. The first is not allowed as it goes against the Torah and the second is allowed because it is viewed as a gift. One can use the language of a gift to divide property differently than stated by the Torah. What type of proof can be used to prove one is the firstborn to enable him to receive the double portion?

According to the Kabbalists, every week of the year provides us with a unique opportunity for growth and transformation.  This week invites us to tap into to our personal strength by embracing vulnerability and authentic connections for true expansion.   Whether the impetus comes from external influences or the inner drive to overcome our shortcomings, we can utilize our true self - our soul - to exercise greater impact in both our personal and professional lives. 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 atwww.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

The holy tzadik, R' Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, is renowned for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the Jewish people, always defending them before the Heavenly Court. However, less widely known are his profound Torah teachings and the beautiful melodies he composed.  To honor the Berditchever's yahrzeit on 25 Tishrei, world-renowned speaker Rabbi Shais Taub and acclaimed recording artist Eli Marcus pay a heartfelt tribute to R' Levi Yitzchak's legacy, bringing together his powerful teachings and soulful niggunim. Join us for this meaningful celebration of the life and teachings of R' Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, and immerse yourself in the warmth of his enduring legacy.

Today's daf is sponsored by Glenda Sacks Jaffe in honor of Sari Esserman's birthday and on her first grandchild, and to Rhona Fink on the birth of another grandchild. "Yom huledet sameach and mazal tov!" Does the firstborn receive a double portion of a loan due back to his father after his death? Raba and Rav Nachman each hold that the firstborn can receive a double portion but only if it is paid back in land, according to Raba or in cash according to Rav Nachman. Abaye raises two difficulties against each of their positions. Firstly, he sees no reason to distinguish - if the money "(or land) is not considered in the possession of the father, then the land (or money) should not be either. Secondly, he quotes a case for each of them where they held differently than they do here. Raba responds for himself and for Rav Nachman, claiming that they were both explaining the positions of the rabbis in Israel, but they do not actually agree with that position. The difficulty raised against Raba was from a case where a person on their deathbed gave all their property to their grandmother, to be then given to his heirs (which was his daughter) upon the grandmother's death. However, the daughter died before the grandmother. When the grandmother died, the daughter's husband claimed the property as the heir of the daughter. The rabbis in Israel ruled that the property was not in the daughter's possession at the time of her death and the husband could not inherit the property, as a husband inherits land/items of his wife that were in her possession at the time of her death. Rav Huna held that the husband could inherit it as when the father promised the property to the daughter after it first went to the grandmother, it was as if he said, "It will be yours from now, but the grandmother will enjoy the proceeds until her death." Raba sided with the rabbis in Israel as he claimed that it clearly belonged to the grandmother since if she were to sell it, the sale would be valid, thus proving that it was considered in her possession, not the daughter's, until her death. This shows that Raba holds that land/items are not considered possessed by someone (muchzak) if another person can sell them. Rav Pappa ruled: 1. a husband only inherits property that the wife possessed, not property due to her; 2. A firstborn only inherits the double portion of property that his father possessed, not property due to him; 3. A firstborn does not get a double portion of a loan due to his father, whether they collected land or money for the loan; 4. A loan that the firstborn borrowed from his father and did not repay until after the father's death is a case of doubt whether it is considered due to the father or in his possession and therefore the double portion is split between him and the brothers.

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Today's daf is sponsored by the Hadran Women of Long Island in honor of their friend and co-learner Debbie Weber Schreiber on the birth of a granddaughter. "May the new addition be a source of pride to the entire family and to Am Yisrael, and be a harbinger of simcha and shalom for us all.  תזכו לגדלה לתורה ולחופה ולמעשים טובים" A braita ruled that the firstborn gets a double portion of the enhancement of their father's property that happened on its own, without the orphans' intervention. However, the Gemara points out that this is Rabbi Yehuda haNasi's opinion as the rabbis disagree and hold that the firstborn does not get a double portion of any enhancement. Rabbi Yehuda haNasi brings an example of this - a promissory note that was paid back after the father's death. If the father's estate owed a debt, the firstborn would need to pay a double portion, but if he agreed to pass up on receiving a double portion of the inheritance, he would not have to pay double for the loan. The Gemara brings the verse in the Torah where the rabbis and Rabbi Yehuda haNasi derive their positions. Rav Papa limits the debate to a situation where the enhanced item is different from the original item, i.e. date flowers that became dates. There are four opinions about whether it is clear with whom the halakha accords or whether it is unclear and what we do with a case where a judge rules against the accepted opinion. Rav Nachman and Rami bar Hama each quote a Midrash Halakha (Sifrei) that accords with a different opinion on this issue. Rav Yehuda quoted Shmuel's ruling that a firstborn does not get a double portion on a loan. The Gemara tries to assess whether this ruling follows the opinion of the rabbis or Rabbi Yehuda haNasi, and concludes that it follows the rabbis' position. A ruling was sent from Israel to Babylonia that if a loan was paid back from a non-Jew, the firstborn would collect a double portion from the principal but not from the interest. This is understood to be the rabbis' opinion. Why would they distinguish between the principal and the interest? The principal is considered as if it is already collected, but the interest is not. The conclusion of this ruling seems to contradict Shmuel's ruling. Ameimar rules like the Israeli ruling and Rav Acha points out that he followed Rav Nachman's position as they were both from the same city, Nehardea. Raba and Rav Nachman each distinguish, in an opposite manner, between a loan that is paid back in land and one that is paid back in cash.

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Shabbat Shalom!

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How is the double portion calculated - two times a portion that all the other brothers get or two-thirds of the whole property? The answer is derived from several verses and the Gemara explains why all are necessary. Many of the proofs are from Yosef's double portion.  Why did Yaakov take the double portion from Reuven and give it to Yosef? First, it should have been given to Rachel's son, (as is derived from Breishit 37:2), but Leah was worthy that her son be the firstborn because she pleaded for mercy. However, on account of Rachel's tzniut, it was returned to her son. To explain the mercy of Leah and the tzniut of Rachel, the Gemara elaborates in great detail on the story of how Yaakov wanted to marry Rachel but ended up first marrying Leah.  A braita describes various things of which the firstborn receives a double portion and the Gemara explains each case.

Study Guide Bava Batra 122 Was the land divided into twelve equal portions, one for each tribe, or by equal portions for each Israelite? Some type of compensation (either in land or financial) took place by those who received better quality portions. At first, the Gemara understood that as better quality land, but later concluded that it meant a better location, closer to Jerusalem. The land was divided by a lottery and the urim and tumim. A braita describes how the process worked. That braita also describes the distribution that is anticipated for the times of the Mashiach where everyone will get an equal portion of all different types of land, and it will be divided directly by God, as derived from a verse in Yechezkel 48:29, 31. Yehoshua and Caleb did not inherit by a lottery, but by the word of God. From what verses is this derived? The Mishna describes that the inheritance of sons and daughters is similar, other than a few differences. Four sages attempt to understand the Mishna - in what way are sons and daughters similar and how does that fit with the continuation of the Mishna where the differences described relate to differences between inheriting from a mother or a father, not the differences between a son and a daughter. Each answer is rejected, other than the last one.

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Creating a new beginning, or "Genesis," in one's life requires both internal growth and deeper foundations to support external changes.  So this week we're discussing how true growth involves letting go of ego, embracing discomfort, and trusting the process. Find out how to release your fears around productivity and self-worth and to embrace this week's unique support to help us to start anew,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 atwww.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

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Shabbat Shalom! Happy Sukkot!!!

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Happy Sukkot!!

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The Hebrew word לאסוף is to collect, to gather. We use this verb in supermarkets, airports, and when we talk about people with unique collections. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon   New Words and Expressions: Esof – Collect, gather (Imp.) – אֱסוף “Esof et ha-ma'asim” – Collect the deeds – אֱסוף את המעשים Asif – Harvest – אסיף Le'esof kesef – To collect money – לאסוף כסף Anachnu osfim kesef kedei liknot la matana – We collect money in order to buy her a gift – אנחנו אוספים כסף כדי לקנות לה מתנה Shavé le'esof me-ha-snif – It's worth picking up from the branch – שווה לאסוף מהסניף Isoof – Picking up, collecting – איסוף Isoof atsmi – Self pick up – איסוף עצמי Isoof mei gshamim – Rainwater collection – איסוף מי גשמים Isoof mi-sde ha-teufa – Pick up from the airport- איסוף משדה התעופה Ha-mehir lo kolel isoof me-hasade – The price does not include an airport pickup – המחיר לא כולל איסוף מהשדה Isoof mizvadot – Baggage claim – איסוף מזוודות Ne'esaf – Collected – נאסף Ne'esaf el avotav – He died – נאסף אל אבותיו “Ne'esaf tishrei” – The month of tishrei is gone – נאסף תשרי Osef – Collection – אוסף Hu osef omanoot – He collects art – הוא אוסף אומנות Osef omanoot – Art collection – אוסף אומנות Osef mechoniyot atikot – Antique car collection – אוסף מכוניות עתיקות Osef shirim – Compilation of songs / Album of an artist's best of' songs – אוסף שירים Asfan, asfanit – Collector – אספן, אספנית Asfan bubot – Doll collector – אספן בובות Asfan mechoniyot – Car collector – אספן מכוניות Asfan omanut – Art collector – אספן אומנות Asefa – Assembly – אסיפה Asefat horim – Parent meeting – אסיפת הורים Se'ar asoof – (Wearing your) hair up – שיער אסוף   Playlist and Clips: Batsal Yarok – Asif (lyrics) Le'esof kesef Le'esof me-ha-snif Isoof atsmi Tsvika Pick – Ne'esaf Tishrei (lyrics) Osef bubot   Ep. no. 124 about kolel (includes) Ep. no. 371 about to wear your hair down; HEB

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This is a repost from last year's Yom Kippur readings (2023). I'm sorry that the dates at the beginning is not correct.

This is a repost from last year's Yom Kippur readings (2023). I'm sorry that the date at the beginning is not correct.

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This week, the universe invites us to discover our true identity. Together we'll learn to distinguish between soul desires and illusionary desires, as well as how to focus on our soul desires, such as spiritual growth, giving, and understanding life's purpose. We'll share practical examples of how to integrate soul desires into daily life, even in professional settings, and the importance of choosing with certainty and infusing actions with love and energy. 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 atwww.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.