Talking Talmud

By Yardaena Osband & Anne GordonReligion & Spirituality Judaism

Talking Talmud episodes

July 21, 2024 Bava Batra 26: When the Wind Blows the Chaff
In the case of damage by chaff - when winnowing the wheat. Is that the wind's fault or an individual's fault? Plus, another new mishnah: how close to the neighbor's property must one plan one's tree? What about one who wants to do something that might encroach on another's property? Perhaps we can infer from the Talmud's cases of consecrated property near private property.
14 min
July 21, 2024 Bava Batra 25: "Hashem is truly everywhere"
A new mishnah: How far one must distance smelly industries from a town? For example, a tannery. In part, it may depend on which way the wind blows. Which leads into a discussion of where the Shechinah is, and what direction should we pray (hint: it's a machloket). Plus, where to pray if you want wisdom, or, alternatively, wealth. Also, another new mishnah on keeping this distance between a tree and a cistern.
18 min
July 19, 2024 Bava Batea 24: Are Trees Beautiful?
Abaye and Rava continue to discuss majority vs. proximity. Two mishnahs discuss distances needed with trees and granaries.
17 min
July 18, 2024 Bava Batra 23: Bye Bye Birdie
Two mishnahs discussing issues around dvoecotes. The Gemara on the second mishnah wonders if majority or proximity are most important when determining where a found object may belong.
15 min
July 16, 2024 Bava Batra 22: Rav Adda bar Abba
A strange story about Rav Adda bar Abba and which sage was responsible for his death. Two new mishnahs describing the requires distances between certain objects.
17 min
July 16, 2024 Bava Batra 21: Jewish Education
The daf explains how the Jewish education system started. Can similar businesses be opened next to each other?
16 min
July 15, 2024 Bava Batra 20: Tumah Blockers
A barita describes different types of tumah blockers. Plus two new mishnahs
14 min
July 14, 2024 Bava Batra 19: And/Or
The daf closely reads the mishnah and wonders if the clause about lime is an alternative to distancing or an additional requirement for preventing a pit from causing damage. Because nothing in the Gemara is too taboo, the daf discusses how much separation is required when urinating against a wall and brings a verse to support its understanding of the case.
14 min
July 13, 2024 Bava Batra 18: The Refutation of Rava
The daf continues to explore the disagreement between Abaye and Rava this time focusing on refuting Rava’s position. The end if the daf discusses if there is a caee where Rebbi Yose and the Rabbis agree about who is responsible for preventing damage with bordering properties.
13 min
July 12, 2024 Bava Batra 17: Keep Your Distance
The Gemara lists those who were not subject to the evil inclination and those who were not subject to the Angel of Death. Also, chapter 2, with a new mishnah. Specifically, keep your property from encroaching onto your neighbor's property, even when you're doing renovations (or digging a new well)..
19 min

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