Discovering Talmudic Principles

Discovering Talmudic Principles

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

  • Purim Gifts: Suspicion Eliminated
    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.
    57 min
  • Project 'Gifts'
    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.
    1 hr 12 min
  • Intoxicated Corpses
    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.
    59 min
  • Riding a Camel Under a Raised Knee!?
    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.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Compromise or Wait for Elijah?
    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.
    1 hr 16 min
  • The Tallis vs. the Calf
    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.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Be the Judge
    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.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Money Dispute
    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.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Mind Reading
    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.
    1 hr
  • Business Owner Trust
    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.
    1 hr 4 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…