Discovering Talmudic Principles

Discovering Talmudic Principles

By Chabad.org: Binyomin BittonReligion & SpiritualityJudaism
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Discovering Talmudic Principles episodes

  • One Arrow, Two Results
    This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principle of only issuing the more severe penalty when one action results in two different transgressions (it’s called ‘kim leh bederabah mineh’). In this class we compare and contrast three different scenarios where this principle would or would not apply.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Timing of Conviction
    This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principles for cases where two different kinds of penalties are applicable: should only one or both sentences be administered? In this class we analyze exceptions to the principle of ‘administering only the greater penalty’ due to the timing of the transgression.
    1 hr 10 min
  • An Overview of the Types of Sentences
    This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principles related to cases where two different sentences are applicable: should one or more sentences be administered? First, the class introduces the primary categories of punitive liability, and then discusses the issues in two liabilities for the same transgression.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Intent and Witnesses, Part 2
    This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we continue to analyze the two differing views of Rabba and Rava in the case of agency for a ‘Get’ from out of town and to explain why the testimony of one witness is sufficient.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Intent and Witnesses, Part 1
    This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we examine the practical differences between the two reasons offered by Rabba and Rava in the case of agency for a ‘Get’ from out of town…
    1 hr 20 min
  • The Rules of Agency
    This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we explore the finer points of agency regarding a ‘Get’ from out of town…
    1 hr 5 min
  • Divorce: An Overview
    This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we gain an basic overview to the Torah concept of divorce and the chief components needed for a valid ‘Get’ (bill of divorce).
    57 min
  • Inheritance or Gift?
    This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, comparing the types of properties the father bequeaths and how to classify the firstborn’s double portion.
    53 min
  • Loans and Debts
    This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, detailing the types of properties eligible to bequeath and how they should be divided. Learn the level of responsibility inheriting children have towards their father’s debt.
    1 hr 23 min
  • Probable Income
    This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, focusing on the types of properties eligible to bequeath, and defining their designation for the purpose of how it should be divided.
    1 hr 12 min

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Join the Talmud’s discussion as we explore and debate various selected texts from the vast sea of the Talmud, and gain insight and appreciation of its rich knowledge. This series will help enhance…