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
In last week’s column, I mentioned that Rabba and Rav Yosef, third-generation Amoraim who each presided over Pumbedita academy, often argued with one another. A
