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Discovering Talmudic Principles
by Chabad.org: Binyomin Bitton
Join the Talmud’s discussion as we explore and debate various selected texts from the vast sea of the Talmud, and gain insight and appreciation of its rich knowledge. This series will help enhance your skills in Talmudic analysis and reasoning, whilst providing a window into the style and language of the Talmud, also known as the Gemara. These courses are taught by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, an expert Talmudic scholar, who masterfully presents the Talmud’s profound wisdom in a clear, easy to follow, and intellectually stimulating manner.
Episodes
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One Arrow, Two Results
This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principle of only issuing the more severe penalty when one action results in two different transgressions (it’s called ‘kim leh bederabah mineh’). In this class we compare and contrast three different scenarios where this principle would or would not apply.
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Timing of Conviction
This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principles for cases where two different kinds of penalties are applicable: should only one or both sentences be administered? In this class we analyze exceptions to the principle of ‘administering only the greater penalty’ due to the timing of the...
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An Overview of the Types of Sentences
This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principles related to cases where two different sentences are applicable: should one or more sentences be administered? First, the class introduces the primary categories of punitive liability, and then discusses the issues in two liabilities for the same...
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Intent and Witnesses, Part 2
This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we continue to analyze the two differing views of Rabba and Rava in the case of agency for a ‘Get’ from out of town and to explain why the testimony of one witness is sufficient.
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Intent and Witnesses, Part 1
This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we examine the practical differences between the two reasons offered by Rabba and Rava in the case of agency for a ‘Get’ from out of town…
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The Rules of Agency
This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we explore the finer points of agency regarding a ‘Get’ from out of town…
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Divorce: An Overview
This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we gain an basic overview to the Torah concept of divorce and the chief components needed for a valid ‘Get’ (bill of divorce).
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Inheritance or Gift?
This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, comparing the types of properties the father bequeaths and how to classify the firstborn’s double portion.
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Loans and Debts
This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, detailing the types of properties eligible to bequeath and how they should be divided. Learn the level of responsibility inheriting children have towards their father’s debt.
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Probable Income
This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, focusing on the types of properties eligible to bequeath, and defining their designation for the purpose of how it should be divided.
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The Rights of the Firstborn
This class presents the Talmudic perspective on principles related to inheritance, including the double-portion of the firstborn, and the types of properties eligible to be passed on to children.
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How to Acquire Land
This Talmud course is an in-depth analysis of the various methods of acquisition used for real-estate property. In this class we learn various principles and methods for the act of acquisition (kinyan) to transfer ownership for real estate property.
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Transfer of Ownership
This Talmud course is an in-depth analysis of the various methods of acquisition used for real-estate property. In this class we learn various principles related to the kinyan (act of acquisition) to transfer ownership for real estate.
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The Crafstman Challenge
This Talmud course is an in-depth analysis of the various methods of acquisition used for real-estate property. In this class we explore two different categories of ‘chazaka’ to prove or establish ownership, with its rules and exceptions.
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Status of Single Witness
This Talmud class explores the Talmudic principle of 'Migo', a logic often employed by the court to ascertain the veracity of a claim. The Talmud presented a court case involving a dispute over real-estate property, where only one witness was produced to support a claim. We now compare and…
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The Talmudic Dilemma
This Talmud class explores the Talmudic principle of 'Migo', a logic often employed by the court to ascertain the veracity of a claim. We analyze a real case that proved difficult for Rabbi Ami to give a ruling, since only one witness was produced to verify the claim. The sages examine if this…
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The Silver Ingot Case
This Talmud class explores Talmudic principle of 'Migo', a logic often employed by the court to ascertain the veracity of a claim. We analyze a real case of litigation that presented a dilemma to Rabbi Ami, wherein only one witness was produced to verify the claim. The sages examine if this is...
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Circumventing the Oath
This Talmud class explores Talmudic principle of 'Migo', a logic often employed by the court to ascertain the veracity of a claim. We analyze a real case of litigation presented to the court, which examines the validity of a Migo to avoid swearing—challenging us in some Jewish mental aerobics.
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When a 'Migo' is Invalid
This Talmud class explores Talmudic principle of 'Migo', a logic often employed by the court to ascertain the veracity of a claim. We analyze real cases of litigation presented to the court, which probe the limitations of a Migo—challenging us in some Jewish mental aerobics.
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Forged Documents
This Talmud class explores Talmudic principle of 'Migo', a reasoning often employed by the court to ascertain the veracity of a claim. We begin with a real case of litigation presented to the court, which by extension teach us legal principles for authentication of documents.
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Witnesses and Testimony
This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof of ownership. In this class we explore case study of a dispute over property and learn the Talmudic principle of ‘hakchasha’ (contradictory witness testimony).
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Property Disputes
This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof of ownership. In this class we explore a real case of a dispute over property that was presented before a Talmudic sage for judgment.
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When Logic Determines Trust
This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof of ownership. In this class we explore the fascinating logic behind the Talmudic principle of ‘Migo’—a reasoning that proves the a claim’s veracity.
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The Three Years 'Chazakah'
This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof ownership. In this class we explore the compelling logic behind the Talmudic principle of ‘Chazakah’—presumptive ownership for the occupier.
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Presumptive Ownership
This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof ownership. In this class we explore the meaning of the Talmudic principle of ‘Chazakah’.
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Price Change
In this Talmud class we probe deeper into the application of the different types of penalization for theft, and also explore an interesting scenario where a change occurred to the stolen item, thereby altering its value.
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Passive Theft
In this Talmud class we take a closer look into the application of the different types of penalization for theft, and discover the great depth encoded in the precise wording in the Talmud.
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Where Theft Meets Faith
In this Talmud class we delve into the underlying reasoning behind the varying types of penalization—concentrating on the fourfold, and fivefold payments, and thereby discover new layers in committing theft.
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Penalties for Theft
In this Talmud class we are introduced to the principles for when a penalty is incurred for theft, and the varying types of penalization—namely the twofold, fourfold, and fivefold payments.
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“Do Not Steal”
Discover the Torah’s principles and parameters behind the prohibition related to theft and robbery. We learn two differing perspectives for defining the prohibition of stealing, providing new depth to understanding the precept.
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Two Menorahs for One Person?
The Talmud presents an interesting scenario where one person must light two menorahs. This teaches us a new principle on avoiding suspicion. In perfect Talmudic style, the discussion turns to the mitzvah of leaving ‘Pie’ah’ (the corner of the field for the poor) to support this idea.
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Behind the Blessings
In this class we learn the Talmud’s discussion on the preferred oil for lighting the menorah, and then proceed to scrutinize the blessings for the Chanukah menorah.
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Which Quality Oil for the Menorah?
The Talmud addresses whether inferior quality oil and wicks may be used for kindling the Chanukah menorah. We learn how this debated law depends on other disputed principles in the mitzvah of lighting the menorah.
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Striving for Greater Heights
This class will be analyzing the Talmud’s two opinions into the reasoning for the amount of lights one kindles on each night of Chanukah. A closer look at the reasons offered, reveals three practical ramifications between these two perspectives. There’s more to the story of the Chanukah flames…
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One to Eight or Eight to One?
This class will be examining the Talmud’s discussion on how many Chanukah lights should be kindled on each night of Chanukah. Explore the different opinions and possibilities and their respective reasoning. If you think it’s simple, then it may be a lot more nuanced than you imagine.
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The Jug of Oil
This class will be analyzing the Talmud’s description of the Chanukah miracle, and offer three ways to understand the miracle of the “jug of oil” that burnt throughout the eight days of Chanukah.
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The Essence of ‘Chatzi-Shiur’
This class explores the principles of ‘chatzi-shiur’ (half measure)—namely, the halachic status of prohibitions performed with less than the quantity proscribed by Torah law. Talmudic scholars offer differing approaches to defining this prohibition of ‘chatzi-shiur’, which present various…
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Quantity vs. Quality
This class explores the principles of ‘chatzi-shiur’ (half measure)—namely, the halachic status of prohibitions performed with less than the quantity proscribed by Torah law. A fascinating debate originating from the Talmudic discussion on Yom Kippur. We’ll analyze the views of Rabbi Yochanan and...
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Yom Kippur Observances
This class explores the principles of ‘chatzi-shiur’ (half measure)—namely, the halachic status of prohibitions performed with less than the quantity proscribed by Torah law. A fascinating debate originating from the Talmudic discussion on Yom Kippur. We’ll also analyze the difference between...
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The Terminology of 'Eruv'
Join the Talmud’s stimulating discussion on the mechanism of the ‘Eruv Tavshilin’—a rabbinic legal device that allows one to cook on the Holiday for the upcoming Shabbat. We are introduced to two opinions from the Rishonim (medieval scholars) in understanding this Talmud, which has implication…
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The Legal Mechanism of ‘Eruv Tavshilin’
Join the Talmud’s stimulating discussion on the mechanism of the ‘Eruv Tavshilin’—a rabbinic legal device that allows one to cook on the Holiday for the upcoming Shabbat. In this we class we explore practical ramifications to the differing approaches in defining the Eruv Tavshilin mechanism.
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Cooking on Holidays for a Weekday
Join the Talmud’s stimulating discussion on the mechanism of the ‘Eruv Tavshilin’—a rabbinic legal device that allows one to cook on the Holiday for the upcoming Shabbat. In this we class we are introduced to the Talmudic principle of “expect some guests” when cooking on yom tov.
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The Two Reasons for the ‘Eruv’
Join the Talmud’s stimulating discussion on the mechanism of the ‘Eruv Tavshilin’—a rabbinic legal device that allows one to cook on the Holiday for the upcoming Shabbat.
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The Basics of ‘Eruv Tavshilin’
Join the Talmud’s stimulating discussion on the mechanism of the ‘Eruv Tavshilin’—a rabbinic legal device that allows one to cook on the Holiday for the upcoming Shabbat.
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The Rebbe’s Footnote on Challah
This class focuses on principles related to the bread for the Shabbat meals. We explore the special mitzvah of the ‘Two Loaves of Bread’ on Shabbat.
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More Complete than Complete
This class focuses on principles related to the bread for the Shabbat meals. We explore the special mitzvah of the ‘Two Loaves of Bread’ on Shabbat.
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The Genealogy of Challah
This class focuses on principles related to the bread for the Shabbat meals. We explore the special mitzvah of the ‘Two Loaves of Bread’ on Shabbat.
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Blessings Roots
In this class we examine the biblical source offered for reciting blessings before consuming food, and thereby discover the principle of ‘Asmachta’.
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Sacred Banana
In this class we probe the different reasons the Talmud presents for reciting a blessing before partaking of food and drink. Discover the principles of consecrated property as it relates to food blessings.
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Eating and Stealing
This class discusses the source and reasoning for reciting a blessing before partaking of food and drink.
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Join the Talmud’s discussion as we explore and debate various selected texts from the vast sea of the Talmud, and gain insight and appreciation of its rich knowledge. This series will help enhance your skills in Talmudic analysis and reasoning, whilst providing a window into the style and language of the Talmud, also known as the Gemara. These courses are taught by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, an expert Talmudic scholar, who masterfully presents the Talmud’s profound wisdom in a clear, easy to follow, and intellectually stimulating manner.
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