This class focuses on the principles related to the blessings recited before and after the consumption of food.

The Talmud offers two examples to highlight the principle that personal involvement is preferred in the performance of a Mitzvah. In this class we discover the fascinating depth the Talmud conveys by specifically referencing these two citations to support this principle.

The Talmud illustrates the principle of personal involvement is preferred in the performance of a Mitzvah with examples of Talmudic Sages personally preparing for Shabbat. Now, we’ll examine in what situations this principle may not apply.

Explore the underlying principle related to the advantage of personal involvement in the performance of a Mitzvah.

In this lesson we take a close look at the miraculous tale of Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair splitting a river (and his famous donkey), and discover the beautiful meaning embedded in this mysterious story.

In this class we probe deeper into the perplexing story about an apostate woman named Miriam from the family of Bilgah who displays great disrespect in the Holy Temple. This seemingly pejorative anecdote of the Talmud, in the final analysis, reveals a truly positive message of extraordinary goodness.

In this class we explore a perplexing story the Talmud relates at the end of Tractate Sukkah about an apostate woman named Miriam from the family of Bilgah. Like so many teachings of the Talmud known as Aggadata, this mysterious passage contains profound meaning, and will teach us something extraordinary about our neighbors.

Who is responsible for searching and removing the Chametz in a rented home? Join the discussion in analyzing the two sides of the argument.

In discussing the proper time for searching the chametz we encounter a broader Talmudic principle to hasten the performance of a mitzvah, which leads to a beautiful discussion.

The day preceding Passover we are enjoined to search and remove all chametz from our possession. Join the Talmud’s discussion in analyzing the choice terminology used in the Mishnah in addressing Bedikat Chametz (searching for chometz), which will reveal a powerful lesson in communication.