Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Ezra Balser looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 32. In today’s daf, we will be discussing R. Yosi’s philosophy on criminal sentencing, followed by an argument showcased in a lively beit midrash scene over the true meaning behind his words. The opening and closing music for this … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 32"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 25. Just how strict should society be about rumors of adultery? Should society worry more about marital breakdown? Or how the rumors will effect the children from the first marriage? The opening and closing music for this podcast … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 25"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 24. What kind of motives should Judaism demand from conversion candidates? Must a new Jew’s motives be only a matter of faith in God and Torah? Or can a gentile convert for love and money? The opening and … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 24"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 23. Why does traditional Jewish law hold that Judaism is passed through the mother? On today’s page, one sage offers an answer. The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead. … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 23"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 22. When a gentile chooses to become a Jew, what is the halakhic status of his or her biological family? Or, to put it bluntly, can new Jews marry their siblings? The opening and closing music for this … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 22"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 21. How Rabbenu Tam cancelled a misbegotten wedding in 12th century Provence. And the relative importance of sexual ethics and business ethics. The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead. … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 21"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 20. Today’s tale: “The Curious Case of the Virgin Widow, or What Happens When Two Mitzvot Conflict.” The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead. This podcast is a collaboration … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 20"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 19. Today’s episode explores if a levirate marriage is like a regular marriage, in that it demands a woman’s consent? Or does the Torah demand that she marry the brother-in-law whether she wants to or not? The opening … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 19"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Noam Raucher looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 18. This page brings a new mishnah, which mimics the one provided on 17a, but with one alteration at the end. It offers a dissent to say Levi, the third, non-contemporary brother may take either wife, whichever he … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 18"

Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Noam Raucher looks at Masechet Yevamot, Daf 17. This time our rabbis discuss that even though the marriage between a Jew and and idolatrous tribe member might stand, it leaves the identity of their children in question. The opening and closing music for this podcast … Continue reading "Yevamot, Daf 17"