Tag: Daf Yomi

Literary critic Adam Kirsch discusses the Talmudic tractate Menachot, which deals with meal offerings in the Temple service.
The subject of Tractate Zevachim discusses the ritual protocol for animal sacrifice in the Temple, detailing where sacrifices are performed, how blood is sprinkled and poured, and when meat can be eaten.
The article discusses the transition in the Daf Yomi cycle from the civil and criminal laws in Seder Nezikin to the rituals and sacrifices in Seder Kodashim of the Talmud.
The author discusses a recent censorship incident in the Talmud involving a reference to Jesus, where Jewish censors removed the mention of Jesus, instead referring to Christianity.
The Talmudic text explores the rabbis' views on interactions between Jews and non-Jews, painting a picture of suspicion and potential harm directed towards Jews by pagans.
The discussion in Tractate Avoda Zara of the Talmud delves into the regulation of Jewish relationships with non-Jews, with a focus on how Jews should navigate interactions with gentiles.
Literary critic Adam Kirsch delves into the intricacies of the Talmud's organization through his daily study of a page of Talmud.
A couple, both entrenched in literary and academic pursuits, found their love deeply intertwined with the written word, particularly through emails quoting poetry and discussions about Talmudic texts.
In 1923, Rabbi Yehuda Meir Shapiro introduced the Daf Yomi program, encouraging daily study of a page of Talmud for seven and a half years.
Ilana Kurshan's memoir, "If All the Seas Were Ink," details her seven-year journey studying daf yomi in Jerusalem, intertwining personal experiences like failed relationships, remarriage, and the birth of children with Talmudic teachings.
The text discusses the beginning of the tractate Kiddushin in the Talmud, which deals with the process of betrothal in Jewish marriage.
In wrapping up the study of Tractate Gittin in the Talmud, readers confront the grounds for divorce under Jewish law.
The Talmud, specifically in Tractate Gittin, discusses the intricacies of conditional divorces in Jewish law, focusing on documents, wording, and legal implications.
The discussion revolves around the concept of "tikkun olam," which traditionally meant implementing Jewish laws practically and fairly, then evolved into a mystical process of rectifying a broken world, eventually taking on a social justice and political dimension in the last half-century.
The article discusses the link between whiskey production, feminism, and the Talmudic tractate of Sotah in the context of Tu B'Shvat.
Literary critic Adam Kirsch is engaging in a daily Talmud study, focusing on the topic of divorce documents and the nature of writing.
The largest-ever Siyum HaShas celebration gathered 90,000 people at MetLife Stadium to mark the completion of the 7-and-1/2-year Talmud learning cycle, known as Daf Yomi.