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 115b – 116a “FAST FOOD NATION” MATZO TIME: In the Book of Exodus the verse...
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HOLY HERBS ~ TOM’S TALMUD TISCH: Passover Edition — Masechet Pesachim, Chapter Ten, Page 120 a
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...