Isi Ben Yehuda recounts the praises of several famous sages of the Talmud. Many of his praises are, at first glance, difficult to understand and/or somewhat insulting. This episode explores these praises in context, with insights from Chassidus.

The Talmud describes several decrees made for the benefit of peace, and then finished the fifth chapter of Gittin with yet another story of the argumentative but brilliant Sage Geneiva. We explore the deeper Kabbalistic dimension behind Geneiva's central claims, and provide more background on his story.

Is the majority of Torah in writing or oral tradition? Also: Brief halachic discussion of writing individual verses, and a Chassidic approach to decrees that overturn Torah law.

The debate over whether the Torah was given as a single sealed document or as a series of scrolls, explained with Chassidus

Ein Yakov on the Talmudic section in Gittin (Daf 56-58) that deals with the Destruction of the Temple.

Ein Yakov on the Talmudic section in Gittin (Daf 56-58) that deals with the Destruction of the Temple.

Ein Yakov on the Talmudic section in Gittin (Daf 56-58) that deals with the Destruction of the Temple.

Ein Yakov on the Talmudic section in Gittin (Daf 56-58) that deals with the Destruction of the Temple.

A discussion of the rights and privileges afforded a Kohen; The Chassidic depth behind the notion that the entire Torah was given because of peace and is synonymous with peace

Moshe, Rebi, and Rav Ashi are highlighted as the only individuals who had "Torah and Greatness in one place". Today's class discusses why others between these luminaries were disqualified, and how the Rebbe uses this to teach us all a lesson about consulting with others.