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Rabbanit Michelle Farber
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The Value of Studying Talmud
Talmud is the foundation of Jewish practice and thought. Talmud study opens the door to a richer understanding of Jewish tradition, empowering women who engage in this study to become more effective community leaders and role models.
In order to actualize this potential, Hadran is dedicated to ensuring that Talmud study is accessible to Jewish women of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels.
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Chullin 142
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Chullin 140
The Gemara explains that the word “tzipor” includes only kosher birds, excluding non-kosher birds from the commandment of shiluach haken. Four additional verses are brought (supplementing the four from Chullin 139) in an attempt to disprove this premise. However, each verse is explained in a different manner, demonstrating that “tzipor” indeed refers exclusively to kosher birds.
If the eggs are non-kosher, the commandment also does not apply, as derived from Rav Kahana’s exposition of “take for yourself” – and not for your dogs. Rav Kahana’s exposition was originally cited to derive the rule that if the chicks are a treifa, the mitzva does not apply, whereas if the mother is a treifa, the mitzva remains in effect.
Various Sages raise several questions regarding situations where the obligation to send away the mother bird might not apply, such as when a barrier exists between the mother and the eggs, or when the mother bird broods over eggs of a different species.
While Rabbi Eliezer and the Sages disagree concerning a male pheasant, Rabbi Elazar clarifies that their disagreement is strictly limited to that specific case. For a female pheasant, all agree the mitzva applies, while for a standard male of another species, all agree it does not apply.
The Mishna rules that if a bird is hovering over the chicks or eggs without touching them, the commandment is in effect only if her wings touch the nest.
Rav Yehuda rules in the name of Rav that in a case where the mother bird is sitting on tree branches such that if they were removed she would fall onto the eggs, the commandment is in effect even if she is not presently touching them. A braita is brought to contradict his ruling, but the contradiction is resolved. The Gemara then presents an alternative version in which the braita is cited to support his statement, though this support is ultimately rejected.
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Introduction to Masechet Bekhorot
Chullin Daf 132-138-Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
What Happens at a Sheep Shearing Stays at a Sheep Shearing
Din & Daf
Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain In each session, we will delve into conceptual explorations of halakhic phenomena.
Levite/Kohenet Mothers and Their First Born Babies- Why No Pidyon Ha-ben?
When Chazal’s Science Does Not Match our Own – the Mud-Mouse
A Daf of Their Own
Thought-provoking Talmudic discussions in a friendly, accessible style with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval
A Daf Of Their Own –Defining Your Identity
A Daf Of Their Own –The Kohen’s Garments
A Daf Of Their Own –Intent and Action
A Daf Of Their Own – Intro To Kodashim
A Daf Of Their Own – Ruler or Leader: King vs. President
Flashback
Flashback: a look into the reality of the Talmud. What was the time of the Talmud really like? How were the experiences different?
Gefet
Gemara, Perushim and Tosfot An in-depth (Iyun) Gemara shiur with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz Disclaimers: you do not have to be a daf learner to study Gefet. The texts are in Hebrew, the class teaching is in English. *In collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha
Spontaneous Generation: Chazal, Science, and Halacha
Nat bar Nat: What does “Dairy Equipment” Really Mean?
On Second Thought
On Second Thought: Delving Into the Sugya with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer
The Golden Menorah in the Temple: Means or Essence?
The Tabernacle and the Temple – which is more desired?
The Essence of the Incense and the Secret of the People
Spiritual Aspects of Korbanot: The Permission To Eat Meat
Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
This shiur will allow you to connect to the worldwide phenomenon of Daf Yomi study, whether you learn the daf each day or just want to gain an overview of the entire Gemara.
Chullin Daf 132-138-Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Chullin Daf 125-131-Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Chullin Daf 118-124-Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Chullin Daf 111-117-Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Chullin Daf 105-110-Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Chullin Daf 98-104-Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
Talking Talmud
A conversation on the daf yomi with Anne Gordon and Yardaena Osband
Hullin 134: Gifts to the Kohanim, Gifts to the Poor
Hullin 131: Are the Levites Part of the Jewish People?
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שילוח קן של הקדש- גפת עם הרבנית חנה גודינגר (דרייפוס)
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I started learning the daf during Covid. I’d always wanted to learn Talmud but that wasn’t an option for girls in the small town I grew up in and I struggled to help my younger kids with Hebrew homework let alone read a Hebrew text. I decided to start small by listening to the daf podcast on the way to work each morning. Then I joined the Long Island WhatsApp group. Now I go to the siyyums.
Shoshana Bazini
Long Island, United States
When I started studying Hebrew at Brown University’s Hillel, I had no idea that almost 38 years later, I’m doing Daf Yomi. My Shabbat haburah is led by Rabbanit Leah Sarna. The women are a hoot. I’m tracking the completion of each tractate by reading Ilana Kurshan’s memoir, If All the Seas Were Ink.
Hannah Lee
Pennsylvania, United States
Margo
I started my Talmud journey in 7th grade at Akiba Jewish Day School in Chicago. I started my Daf Yomi journey after hearing Erica Brown speak at the Hadran Siyum about marking the passage of time through Daf Yomi.
Carolyn
I started my Talmud journey post-college in NY with a few classes. I started my Daf Yomi journey after the Hadran Siyum, which inspired both my son and myself.
Carolyn Hochstadter and Margo Kossoff Shizgal
Merion Station, USA
Beit Shemesh, Israel
In July, 2012 I wrote for Tablet about the first all women’s siyum at Matan in Jerusalem, with 100 women. At the time, I thought, I would like to start with the next cycle – listening to a podcast at different times of day makes it possible. It is incredible that after 10 years, so many women are so engaged!
Beth Kissileff
Pittsburgh, United States
Ive been learning Gmara since 5th grade and always loved it. Have always wanted to do Daf Yomi and now with Michelle Farber’s online classes it made it much easier to do! Really enjoying the experience thank you!!
Lisa Lawrence
Neve Daniel, Israel
I started learning daf yomi at the beginning of this cycle. As the pandemic evolved, it’s been so helpful to me to have this discipline every morning to listen to the daf podcast after I’ve read the daf; learning about the relationships between the rabbis and the ways they were constructing our Jewish religion after the destruction of the Temple. I’m grateful to be on this journey!
Mona Fishbane
Teaneck NJ, United States
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