These Gemara teachings focus on the Passover Seder. They feature an in-depth study of the Talmudic analysis of our Sages on key components of the Pesach Night rituals. Tractate Pesachim, Page 120a “HOLY HERBS” The modern Seder mandates of Matzah and Marror are the primary...
Category - Intermediate Talmud: Tractate Pesachim
In this intermediate level class you will learn to understand the unique give-and-take style of Talmudic debate and discussion. Text for this class is in middle of chapter ten of tractate Pesachim, titled ‘Arvei Pesachim’, and we pick up the Talmud’s discussion at folio 115a.
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AFTERTASTE ~ TOM’S TALMUD TISCH: Passover Edition — Masechet Pesachim, Chapter Ten, Page 119 – 120
These Gemara teachings focus on the Passover Seder. They feature an in-depth study of the Talmudic analysis of our Sages on key components of the...
Opening statement: three words enable fulfillment at the Passover Seder. But what does this mean? Are these “magic” words, or do they represent the...
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Mitzvah Mindfulness Mandated?
In its initial analysis of the Mishnah, a great sage presumed to have uncovered the answer to a question that had long baffled the sages: must a...
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Provoking Proverbial Questions
Following the Kiddush wine, the “Order” of the proverbial Passover dinner seems to aimlessly wander away from the typical holiday repast tradition...
This class provides a comprehensive overview of the notion of Halachic sizes and measures comprising the specific parameters of the fulfillment of...
Introducing a sacred mandate to gladden the hearts of one’s household, the Talmud muses and discusses diversely appropriate happiness inducing...
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Drinking Wine & Staying Alert
This class begins with continued examination of Halachik details regarding the “Four Cups;” with particular focus on volume, taste, and color of the...
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Why Drinking Four Cups of Wine Is Something Holy?!
This Talmud class traces the roots of the four cups through a tangled vine of sacred Torah traditions. Discover why this grape-based alcoholic drink...
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What’s Your Position on Pesach?
This Talmud class analyzes the reclining position assumed during segments of the Seder observances. Why is body positioning even an issue; is it...