Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Chullin 71a describes a phenomenon in which ritual impurity “breaks through” an enclosed space. What does this mean? It impurity consider a real force in nature, akin to electricity? Or is ritual impurity a legal convention created by our intentions for objects? Or maybe both???

Chullin 71

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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Can modern science change practical halachah? The case of blood spots in eggs offers a remarkable example. This shiur examines the Talmudic sources, classic commentaries, and contemporary rulings to understand why today's psak differs from what many assume.

Chullin 64

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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur.

Masechet Chullin takes us today to a set of aggadot that bring us back to the creation of the world and helps us examine the relationship between God and God’s creations, our aspiration for perfection, and reality as it is. What happens when we make independent decisions? Can God err? Join us as we explore the theological implications of these

Gefet Ep 222

Chullin 60

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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur.

Our sugya takes a brief pause from the laws of treifot and turns to the special blessing bestowed upon the Kohen for blessing the people of Israel each day. We will seek to understand the nature of this blessing and explore how it affects a halakhic ruling in a challenging case: when a Kohen stands in the synagogue and declares that he does not wish to go up and bless the congregation.

Gefet Ep 221

Chullin 49

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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

There is a debate about whether the result of an interaction between a prohibited and a permitted item should itself be prohibited or not. We generally rule that it should be permitted, but there are many qualifications! What is the logic behind this permissibility, and how is it limited?

Chullin 58

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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

The Gemara on Chullin 50a raises the rule of thumb that the halacha follows the more lenient view in cases of mourning. What is the logic behind this halakhic orientation? Is it always followed

Chullin 50

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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur.

At the beginning of the chapter Eilu Tereifot, a surprising dispute appears: Can a tereifah live, or can a tereifah not live? The Mishnah presents a general rule that a tereifah cannot live, yet the Gemara immediately raises the possibility that this is actually a matter of disagreement.How can there even be a dispute like this? Why not simply test it and see whether these injuries are fatal or not?Join us for a short and eye-opening Gemara study on this opening sugya.

Gefet Ep 220

Chullin 42

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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

The Gemara discusses whether one can render someone else’s property forbidden, e.g., by slaughtering their cow for the sake of idolatry. What is the logic behind this question? What does ownership have to do with it? Does this logic apply in other arenas of halakha besides for avodah zara?

Chullin 40

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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiur.

Our sugya raises the possibility — a possibility that seems implausible to several Amoraim — that it might be easier to be a Jew than to be a Gentile. Might there be some behaviors permitted to a Jew that would be forbidden if she were a Gentile? Through the Tosafot on our sugya, we’ll explore this question and the theological issues it raises: is the particular covenant between the Jewish people and God a supplement to or a replacement of God’s initial covenant with all of humanity?Gefet Ep 219

Chullin 33

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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

The Gemara in Chullin 33a discusses the rabbinic resolution that hands require washing before eating terumah. The reason behind this exposes rabbinic awareness that people are just people. We are forgetful and may not always notice what we are doing. This a cornerstone of rabbinic thought.

Chullin 33

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