Some proofs that the R Yehudah did not change or edit parts of the Mishnah.

A sample of Midrash Halakha. The concern of R Yehudah regarding the writing of the Mishnah. The importance of having a contemporary judge.

A brief discussion of the dispute between the schools of R Yishmael and R Akiva. The first known dispute and the reasons for its creation.

We discuss the rise of Hillel, how laws can be forgotten, and why there was s need to write the Mishnah.

The origin of Midrash Halakha

In this new series we review the history of Jewish Law This session deals with the status of the different books of the Torah

In chapter 2 Ruth continues to surprise us by being manipulative and pragmatic while managing to create an image of a docile and submissive girl.

Ruth manages to bring Naomi full circle and change her attitude without letting her know that Ruth took matter into her hands.

In this discussion we learn that what people consider strict is actually lenient and vice versa. Consequences of s ruling must be considered.