Welcome to the Two Hundred Sixtieth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 105.

In today’s episode we follow a discussion of blemishes and Kohanim.

Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg is the Associate Director of Rabbinic Services at the Rabbinical Assembly. She earned an MA in Talmud and Rabbinics and Rabbinic Ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. She currently serves as a member of the Kehilat Hadar steering team.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Fifty Ninth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Michael Bernstein looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 104.

In this episode we focus on the importance of rabbinic authority over prophecy, especially in Exile

Rabbi Michael Bernstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Gesher L’Torah in Alpharetta, Ga. He served as the senior Rabbi at Congregation Bnai Jacob in Longmeadow, MA from 1999-2004, and at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, Pa., from 2004-2008. Michael received his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and is an alumni of the Rabbis Without Borders second cohort. Michael specializes in Jewish philosophy, especially that of Emmanuel Levinas and focuses on how to see the directives inherent in Jewish tradition as meaningful, ethical, and relevant.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Fifty Eighth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Michael Bernstein looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 103.

Today we ask what kind of obstacles get in the way of Divine Service?

Rabbi Michael Bernstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Gesher L’Torah in Alpharetta, Ga. He served as the senior Rabbi at Congregation Bnai Jacob in Longmeadow, MA from 1999-2004, and at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, Pa., from 2004-2008. Michael received his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and is an alumni of the Rabbis Without Borders second cohort. Michael specializes in Jewish philosophy, especially that of Emmanuel Levinas and focuses on how to see the directives inherent in Jewish tradition as meaningful, ethical, and relevant.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Fifty Seventh episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Michael Bernstein looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 102.

The focus of todays podcast is the question “Are certain head coverings considered a violation of building a tent on Shabbat?”

Rabbi Michael Bernstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Gesher L’Torah in Alpharetta, Ga. He served as the senior Rabbi at Congregation Bnai Jacob in Longmeadow, MA from 1999-2004, and at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, Pa., from 2004-2008. Michael received his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and is an alumni of the Rabbis Without Borders second cohort. Michael specializes in Jewish philosophy, especially that of Emmanuel Levinas and focuses on how to see the directives inherent in Jewish tradition as meaningful, ethical, and relevant.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Fifty Sixith episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Michael Bernstein looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 101.

What kind of protection do the Sages provide

Rabbi Michael Bernstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Gesher L’Torah in Alpharetta, Ga. He served as the senior Rabbi at Congregation Bnai Jacob in Longmeadow, MA from 1999-2004, and at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, Pa., from 2004-2008. Michael received his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and is an alumni of the Rabbis Without Borders second cohort. Michael specializes in Jewish philosophy, especially that of Emmanuel Levinas and focuses on how to see the directives inherent in Jewish tradition as meaningful, ethical, and relevant.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Fifty Fifth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Michael Bernstein looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 100.

In this episode we find ourselves “up a tree without a clear ruling”

Rabbi Michael Bernstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Gesher L’Torah in Alpharetta, Ga. He served as the senior Rabbi at Congregation Bnai Jacob in Longmeadow, MA from 1999-2004, and at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, Pa., from 2004-2008. Michael received his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and is an alumni of the Rabbis Without Borders second cohort. Michael specializes in Jewish philosophy, especially that of Emmanuel Levinas and focuses on how to see the directives inherent in Jewish tradition as meaningful, ethical, and relevant.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Fifty Fourth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Michael Bernstein looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 99.

Making sure not to cause others to hate Torah and its representatives

Rabbi Michael Bernstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Gesher L’Torah in Alpharetta, Ga. He served as the senior Rabbi at Congregation Bnai Jacob in Longmeadow, MA from 1999-2004, and at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, Pa., from 2004-2008. Michael received his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and is an alumni of the Rabbis Without Borders second cohort. Michael specializes in Jewish philosophy, especially that of Emmanuel Levinas and focuses on how to see the directives inherent in Jewish tradition as meaningful, ethical, and relevant.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Today we ask how do we treat sacred writings with respect while taking sometimes necessary risks?

Rabbi Michael Bernstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Gesher L’Torah in Alpharetta, Ga. He served as the senior Rabbi at Congregation Bnai Jacob in Longmeadow, MA from 1999-2004, and at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, Pa., from 2004-2008. Michael received his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and is an alumni of the Rabbis Without Borders second cohort. Michael specializes in Jewish philosophy, especially that of Emmanuel Levinas and focuses on how to see the directives inherent in Jewish tradition as meaningful, ethical, and relevant.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Fifty Second episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Juan Mejia looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 97.

Today we look at tefilin, amulets and the value of tradition.

Rabbi Juan Mejia was born in Bogota, Colombia. After discovering the Jewish roots of his family, he embarked on a spiritual journey that lead him back to the religion and the people of his ancestors. He holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the National University of Colombia and a summa cum laude Master’s Degree in Jewish Civilization from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He received rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NY. He plans to devote his life to the Torah education of both Jews and descendants of anusim wherever they may be. He lives with his wife and daughter in Oklahoma City, OK. He was recently appointed as the coordinator for the Southwest for the Jewish non-profit organization Bechol Lashon.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Fifty First episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Juan Mejia looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 96.

Today we ask if women are obligated to wear tefillin?

Rabbi Juan Mejia was born in Bogota, Colombia. After discovering the Jewish roots of his family, he embarked on a spiritual journey that lead him back to the religion and the people of his ancestors. He holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the National University of Colombia and a summa cum laude Master’s Degree in Jewish Civilization from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He received rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NY. He plans to devote his life to the Torah education of both Jews and descendants of anusim wherever they may be. He lives with his wife and daughter in Oklahoma City, OK. He was recently appointed as the coordinator for the Southwest for the Jewish non-profit organization Bechol Lashon.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.