At a siyum at the end of a Talmudic masechet, a common practice is to recite the 10 “sons of Pappa.” They are חנינא בר
Rav Yirmeya miDifti is a sixth-generation Amora appearing often in the Talmud. By examining his interactions with other Amoraim, we can guess as to his
In Bava Kamma 66, we listen in on a debate in Pumbedita academy which spans two or three scholastic generations. There are ambiguities whether certain
Chizkiyah was a prominent first-generation Amora who ascended from Bavel to the Land of Israel. His father was the transitional Tanna / Amora Rabbi Chiyya,
Today’s column presents topical thoughts on Daf Yomi, Chanukah, and the parsha. The common thread between them is non-disclosure and concern for negative misimpression. In
A brayta on Bava Kamma 31a discusses a case of potters or glassware merchants walking behind one another. The first one stumbled and fell, the
A brayta on Bava Kamma 31a discusses a case of potters or glassware merchants walking behind one another. The first one stumbled and fell, the
An ox typically has six legs: two legs in the back and forelegs in the front. However, the Torah also tells us of the shor
There’s a story about a prominent rosh yeshiva who, in his youth, attended summer camp. Once, a Chassidishe rebbe, who was somewhat overweight, came to
Two bachurim were studying the opening mishnah of Bava Kamma together in a Chofetz Chaim beit midrash. Yossi read “אַרְבָּעָה אֲבוֹת”, then stopped. “Wait. How
Kiddushin 49a discusses conditional betrothal. If I betroth on condition that I’m a Kohen, but I am really a Levi, there’s no betrothal. The same
We’ve discussed many famous Amoraim, but it’s also nice to better know less famous ones when we encounter them, even if such knowledge doesn’t impact
