One of the beautiful mitzvahs on Purim is to give food gifts to a friend. In this class we explore three reasons posited for the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot and their logical conclusions.

One of the beautiful mitzvahs on Purim is to give food gifts to a friend. Upon analyzing the Talmud’s discussion, we probe the different reasons to this observance, which will determine how we define the parameters of the mitzvah.

In this lesson we examine the fascinating tale of the Talmud with Rabba bar bar Chana and the desert corpses, and uncover the mystical meaning and message the Talmud conveys with this enigmatic narrative.

There are sections in the Talmud known as Agadata, which relates interesting stories, powerful parables, and coded messages. In this class we look at a truly spectacular tale with Rabba bar bar Chana, where he encounters the generation of the desert.

This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this final lesson we consider another ruling from the Talmud that challenges our Mishnah, and guides us how to deal with a liar.

This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we continue to analyze our Mishnah’s ruling in comparison to other case law, and conclude with a whole new understanding of the oath required here.

This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we contrast our Mishnah’s ruling to another case where the ruling is different and endeavor to reconcile the seemingly conflicting opinions.

This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we delve deeper into the courts thinking to resolve this case of money in dispute.

This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we introduce a Talmudic analytical technique that some may characterize as Jewish mental aerobics.

This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we discuss interesting dilemmas in business transactions.