Kiddushin, Daf Lammed, Part 2

Kiddushin, Daf Lammed, Part 2   Introduction The Talmud continues to discuss a father s obligation to teach his son Torah.   אמר ריב"ל כל המלמד את...

Kiddushin, Daf Lammed, Part 1

Kiddushin, Daf Lammed, Part 1   Introduction This week s daf discusses the obligation a father has to teach his son Torah.   עד היכן חייב אדם ללמד...

Kiddushin, Daf Kaf Tet, Part 6

  Kiddushin, Daf Kaf Tet, Part 6   Introduction Today s sugya discusses the issue of marrying and studying Torah. Studying Torah for rabbis was a very intense, committed occupation. Very hard to do and yet maintain a family life. On the other hand, rabbis...

Kiddushin, Daf Kaf Tet, Part 5

Kiddushin, Daf Kaf Tet, Part 5   Introduction Today s sugya discusses learning Torah. I should reiterate that I am not discussing how these halakhot play out in our modern world. But I should just note that today many Jews from all streams consider it not just a...

Kiddushin, Daf Kaf Tet, Part 4

Kiddushin, Daf Kaf Tet, Part 4   Introduction This sugya discusses redeeming the first born son.   לפדותו: מנלן דכתיב (שמות לד,...