DAILY TORAH TWEETS
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| Shabbat, May 25, 2024 / 17 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behar 7: Jew sold to gentile as servant, family has to redeem. Calculate price based on years until Jubilee. Free on Jubilee. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 7:3 Says “recite & say” by Levites & by 1st fruits. Just as by Levites, say in Hebrew, so too, by 1st fruits, in Hebrew. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 87: Say little and do much. We learn from Abraham who offered guests bread, but served beef. |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 9:4 Don’t say blessing when separate TerumatMaaser & MaaserSheni from Demai; obligation was instituted out of doubt. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 631:3 Ideally, S’chach should be diffused enough so can see large stars through it at night. If not, still valid. |
| #TanyaYomiM 17Iyar: Tzimtzum’s purpose: creation of humans, subjugate SitraAchra, for light to supplant darkness when person elevates soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 424: While married, can correct things. Once there’s no home, there’s no love, unity, or base to build upon. Problems worsen. |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 / 16 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behar 6: If Jew sells self as servant, treat well & free on Jubilee; God’s servants. Can acquire gentile servants, as property. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 7:1 Can say in any language: Sota paragraph; tithe’s declaration; Shma; prayer; Birkat Hamazon; testimony & deposit oaths. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 86: 3 angels visited Abraham: Michael to inform about Isaac’s birth, Rafael to heal Abraham, Gabriel to destroy Sodom. |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 8:9 Allocated 1 barrel from 100 as tithes, doesn’t know which 1; take wine from 100 barrels, mix, give 1 barrel-worth. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 630:11 One can make a Suka wall from living things that are tied there, like an animal tied to a wall. |
| #TanyaYomiM 16Iyar: God’s knowledge is not separate or external to Him. His “knowledge” of orb of the Earth gives it existence ex nihilo. |
| #EmunaYomi 423: Usually, divorce doesn’t clean a person’s slate of problems. Often, divorce-related problems are worse than marital ones. |
| Thursday, May 23, 2024 / 15 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behar 5: House sold in walled city can be redeemed up to 1yr; unwalled city, like field, up to Jubilee. No lending w/ interest. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 6:4 1 witness says “she became impure,” 1 says “she didn’t,” she drinks the bitter waters. 2 say “impure,” doesn’t drink. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 85: Afflictions came upon Rebbi for an instance of not being merciful. They left because of an act of mercy. |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 7:2 Says tithes are at barrel bottom, can’t drink from top; at top, can’t drink from bottom (liquids mix); solids don’t. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 630:9 If Suka walls are greater than 7 Tfahim & a little bit, & erected less than 3 Tfahim close to the ground, it’s valid. |
| #TanyaYomiM 15Iyar: God’s knowledge includes all of earth’s globe. Wouldn’t have come into existence w/o many contractions of God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 422: Marriage prime proving ground of Emuna. By learning principles of Emuna, maximizes chances of success in marriage. |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 / 14 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behar 4: Destitute, sells land, relative redeems, gets back. Or if makes $, buys back at calculated rate. No $, get on Jubilee. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 6:1 Warned wife not to seclude with other man, she secluded, even if he heard from fluttering bird, divorce, give Ktuva. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 84: Fish protected by water from eyes, so too Joseph’s descendents are protected from the Evil Eye. |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 6:6 Can’t send gifts of Tevel, even one Torah scholar to another. Might rely on the other and cause Tevel to be eaten. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 630:6 Inserted 4 poles, whether in the middle or the edge of the roof and covered them with S’chach, it’s an invalid Suka. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Iyar: Hidden World encircles, is on Higher plane than Revealed World. Like getting mind around thing; encompass w/ thought. |
| #EmunaYomi 421: Many marital counselors say marriage is a give-and-take. According to Chasidic & Jewish esoteric thought, it’s only giving. |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2024 / 13 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behar 3: Keep land laws, will have plenty & be secure. If ask what will eat 7th year, will be blessed 6th year w/ 3x produce. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 5:5 On that day (when R’ Gamliel was deposed) R’ Yehoshua b Hyrkenos expounded: Job (Iyov) served God from love, not fear. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 83: Workers are hired as per local customs: starting and finishing hour, meals. |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 5:14 Cooks, boils or pickles produce; creates obligation to tithe. Smokes produce until can eat; doubt if has to tithe. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 630:2 Suka needs at least 2 walls perpendicular to each other + 3rd wall of at least 1 Tefach width within 3 Tefach of wall. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Iyar: In spiritual matters, category of space isn’t applicable. “Encompasses” refers to divine influence that isn’t revealed. |
| #EmunaYomi 420: Misconception that a good marriage is automatic. Even marriage of two righteous people plagued w/ tension & disagreements. |
[Note: completed entire cycle of DafYomi tweets]
| Monday, May 20, 2024 / 12 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behar 2: Deal honestly in land purchase. Set price according to years remaining until Jubilee. More years, bigger price. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 5:3 On that day (when R’ Gamliel was deposed) R’ Akiva expounded: 1000 Amot is open land law & 2000 is Shabat border law. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 82: Watchman, whether unpaid or paid, moved barrel from 1 spot to 2nd, broke it, takes oath wasn’t negligent & exempt. |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 4:15 Fig tree in courtyard; may eat figs 1 by 1 while exempt from tithing. Gathered figs together; obligated to tithe. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 630:1 All materials are valid for the walls of the Suka. Even if its sunny area is greater than its shade, it’s still valid. |
| #TanyaYomiM 12Iyar: Tzimtzum: contraction God’s light to world: what reaches us virtually 0. 1 part of infinity, no number relative to it. |
| #EmunaYomi 419: Alarmingly high divorce rate is the result of pampered generation that doesn’t realize marital success requires hard work. |
| Sunday, May 19, 2024 / 11 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behar 1: Sabbatical year laws: land fallow, produce free to all. 50th, Jubilee year: free slaves, all return to ancestral land. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 5:1 Just as the bitter waters check the woman, they also check the man. Woman is forbidden to husband & to the adulterer. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 81: “Watch for me & I’ll watch for you” considered paid watchmen, not watching w/ owner. Means I watch today, you next. |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 3:4 Finished work on produce, but didn’t bring home, can snack on it b4 tithed. Once it’s home, can’t eat until tithed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 629:16 Bundle was tied to sell by quantity & buyer unties as soon as buys, not really a “bundle” (& can be used as S’chach). |
| #TanyaYomiM 11Iyar: Even great Tzadik & angel souls limited to Divine light that can enjoy. Can’t absorb infinite light w/o being nullified. |
| #EmunaYomi 418: Even life’s deficiencies are products of God’s personal intervention in our lives for our ultimate good. Gives what need. |
| Shabbat, May 18, 2024 / 10 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 7: Laws of olive oil for lighting Menora; loaves for table of Showbread. Story of Blasphemer, God decrees stone to death. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 4:3 More accused women who don’t drink Sota water & don’t get Ktuva: Aiylonit; old woman; one who can’t bear children. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 80: Sold cow, told buyer had list of defects, but really only had one defect, it’s a mistaken transaction (Mekah Taut). |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 2:5 Phase of tithing: When the produce will reach stage that it produces seed that could grow, each species at own time. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 629:13 Any item that is still connected to the ground can’t be used as S’chach & its law is the same as that of a tree. |
| #TanyaYomiM 10Iyar: “Every generation & day person must regard self as if that day left Egypt.” Release of soul from body’s confinement. |
| #EmunaYomi 417: Shalom Bayit (marital peace) is directly proportionate to his measure of Emuna; higher the Emuna, more peaceful the home. |
| Friday, May 17, 2024 / 9 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 6: More Holy Days: Sukot: sit in Booths, take 4 species: Etrog, Lulav, Hadas, Arava. No work day 1 & 8, Shmini Atzeret. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 4:1 Sota who don’t drink Sota water & don’t get Ktuva: said I’m impure; witnesses testify she’s impure; says won’t drink. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 79: Rented donkey to ride, can place his garments, water & food for journey. Donkey driver can prevent anything else. |
| #RambamYomi #Maaser 1:1 After separating Truma Gdola, separate one tenth of the remaining produce, called Maaser Rishon. Given to Levites. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 629:9 All types of food are susceptible to ritual impurity, therefore we don’t use any type of food as S’chach for the Suka. |
| #TanyaYomiM 9Iyar: “Yet I’m continually with Thee.” Corporeality of body doesn’t prevent union of soul w/ God’s light, Who fills all worlds. |
| #EmunaYomi 416: Husband can’t make wife & children happy when he’s miserable. No true happiness without Emuna. Marriage key test of Emuna. |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024 / 8 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 5: More Holy Days: Rosh Hashana, remembrance of Shofar; Yom Kipur, day of atonement, afflict selves – if didn’t, cut off. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 3:8 Man hanged after execution, woman isn’t hanged. Man is sold for his theft (to repay it), woman isn’t sold for theft. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 78: Rented donkey for mountain and took to valley or vice versa, even if both routes 10 mil, & dies, renter is liable. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 15:5 When an egg is flavored with spices that are Truma, even its yolk is forbidden, because it absorbs the spices. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 629:6 Small reed mat, if typically sit on, susceptible to impurity, invalid S’chach. Large mat, if not used for sitting, ok. |
| #TanyaYomiM 8Iyar: “Who has sanctified us by His commandments.” Like union of groom & bride; raised to heights of holiness, by God Himself. |
| #EmunaYomi 415: In marriage, true measure of person’s happiness revealed, especially when has to brighten up household w/ joy & confidence. |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 / 7 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 4: List of Holy Days: Shabat; Pesah, sacrifices, 1st & 7th day, don’t work; Ritual of Omer; count to Shavuot, sacrifices. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 3:5 R’ Shimon: woman’s merits don’t suspend bitter waters’ effects. R’ Meir: it does; she dies that death slow, not fast. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 77: If seller reneges, buyer can get $ back or land equal to it from best land; buyer reneges, gets $ or inferior land. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 14:16 2 grain containers, 1 ritually pure, 1 impure, Truma fell in, don’t know into which, assume it fell into impure 1. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 629:3 Arrowshafts that don’t have receptacle for arrowhead, kosher for S’chach. Arrowshaft that has receptacle, invalid. |
| #TanyaYomiM 7Iyar: “Kissing” God, uttering God’s word, Halacha. Fusion of spirit to spirit, understand Torah. “Embrace” doing 248+ Mitzvot. |
| #EmunaYomi 414: An unmarried person can wear an artificial smile and convince the world that he or she is happy and fulfilled. |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / 6 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 3: List of blemishes that disqualify animals from being sacrifices in Temple. Includes permanent & temporary blemishes. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 3:4 Foolish pious man, cunning evil man, overly abstinent woman & self-flagellations of ascetics, all these destroy world. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 76: If laborers were hired but were unable to work in the field, the employer has to pay them, but as idle laborers. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 13:2 Seah of Truma fell into less than 100 Seah of ordinary produce, entire mixture becomes like Truma. Sell to Kohen. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 628:3 If built Suka on a camel or on top of a tree, it is valid. One may not, however, climb up to it on Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomiM 6Iyar: Can’t comprehend God’s greatness. Has infinite worlds, countless angels in each. Innumerable troops as nothing to Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 413: To perform task of giver, person needs to be calm & composed. Without Emuna, inner peace & composure are utterly impossible. |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 / 5 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 2: Kohen: w/ physical defect can’t serve in Temple. Needs to be ritually pure. Non-Kohen can’t eat from Temple offerings. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 3:1 Kohen took Sota’s Minha out of basket, put in service vessel, put it in her hand, put his hand under & waved Minha. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 75: The following violate the prohibition of interest: lender, borrower, guarantor & witnesses. Sages: also the scribe. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 12:14 If kneaded dough w/ water that was left uncovered (could be unsafe), it should be burnt even though it’s Truma. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 628:2 If a Suka is constructed upon a wagon or upon a boat, if it cannot withstand ordinary land winds it is invalid. |
| #TanyaYomiM 5Iyar: If king shows commoner great love & affection, even if he has heart of stone, will melt & have longing for love of king. |
| #EmunaYomi 412: Married person should be giver, not taker. Constantly provide, listen to troubles, grant time, attention & understanding. |
| Sunday, May 12, 2024 / 4 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 1: Kohen: no contact w/ dead except immediate family. Don’t cut beard (w/ razor). Limits of who Kohen Gadol can marry. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 2:5 Sota says Amen Amen to: curse; oath; regarding this man; other men; no adultery when betrothed or married; not impure. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 74: 3 people gave money to agent to buy item for them, he bought it only with 1 person’s money, bought for all of them. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 11:4 Don’t boil Truma wine; it reduces quantity. Don’t pickle Truma onions in Truma vinegar; it spoils the vinegar. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 627:1 One must sit in the air of the Suka (i.e. directly under the space of the S’chach). |
| #TanyaYomiM 4Iyar: Also kindles love of God if surrender soul, body, possessions w/ all heart, soul, might to God. Especially when say Shma. |
| #EmunaYomi 411: Responsible married person can’t walk away from family. Emuna diagnostic test. In family environment can know if has Emuna. |
| Shabbat, May 11, 2024 / 3 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Kdoshim 7: Distinguish between clean & unclean animals, birds. Don’t make self disgusting w/ unclean creatures. Be holy to Me. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 2:4 Don’t write Sota text on tablet, papyrus or hide. Must be on scroll. Not w/ gum, vitriol or anything but erasable ink. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 73: Produce transporter, other tells him, give me produce here, I’ll repay w/ produce where you’re going, ok if has it. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 10:14 Truma fell into 1 of 2 containers, 1 Truma, 1 ordinary produce (Hulin) & don’t know which, assume fell into Truma. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 626:3 Made a Suka in house below roof from which removed shingles, even if wood or beams that held shingles still there, ok. |
| #TanyaYomiM 3Iyar: Another direct road open to man: to occupy self w/ Torah & commandments for their own sake. Patriarch Jacob’s Attribute. |
| #EmunaYomi 410: Unmarried people can normally avoid anyone they don’t get along with. When able to walk away from issue, Emuna isn’t tested. |
| Friday, May 10, 2024 / 2 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Kdoshim 6: Curse own parent, put to death. Death penalty for adultery, incest. Observe commands so land doesn’t vomit you out. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 2:1 Sota’s Minha: unsifted barley. Just as her deeds were like those of an animal, so too her sacrifice is food of animal. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 72: Loan contract w/ interest: R Meir: can’t collect principal or interest. Sages: can collect principal, not interest. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 9:5 Kohen frees servant, servant forbidden in Truma w/ transfer of emancipation bill; also, if obligated to be freed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 625:1 Dwell in Sukot 7 days because God protected us; refers to clouds of glory in desert that protected us from heat & sun. |
| #TanyaYomiM 2Iyar: Whole man & reason for being is to know God’s glory, majestic splendor of His greatness; each to limit of their capacity. |
| #EmunaYomi 409: Person’s true soul correction (Tikun) begins only once marries. Unmarried people normally manage w/o major effort in Emuna. |
| Thursday, May 9, 2024 / 1 Iyar 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Kdoshim 5: Parent gave child to idolatry of Molech, kill parent; if didn’t kill, God will cut off people, families who ignored. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 1:8 Samson went after his eyes, eyes gouged out. Absalom proud of hair, hanged by hair; slept w/ 10, speared by 10. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 71: “Hasn’t given money with interest or taken a bribe against the innocent, he who does these shall never collapse.” |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 8:12 Women who can’t have Biblical Truma, can’t have Rabbinic Truma either. Decree lest they eat of Biblical Truma. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 624:3 Havdala of Yom Kipur is done on a cup of wine, but we don’t bless on spices, even if Yom Kipur was on a Shabbat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 1Iyar: Revelation comes thru powerful fixation of mind, intense concentration touching heart’s depth, how God is our very life. |
| #EmunaYomi 408: Can change friends & associates a lot easier than can change spouse, for a marital relationship is much more obligating. |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 / 30 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Kdoshim 4: Love stranger as self for you were strangers in Egypt. Don’t commit perversion of justice with measures or weights. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 1:7 In measure that person measures, so measured to him. She adorned self to transgress, God disgraces her. Body punished. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 70: Can’t accept from Jew sheep to raise as guaranteed investment with complete responsibility but only part of profit. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 7:15 Deaf-mute, Shoteh or minor Kohen, bought servants; they can’t partake of Truma. Court or guardian bought them, can. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 623:6 At end of Slichot (of Neila) say 7x Hashem is God, (& 1x Shema Yisrael & 3x Baruch Shem Kavod) & sound the Shofar. |
| #TanyaYomiM 30Nisan: “A good thought is united by God to a deed,” providing the “wings” to soar upwards. |
| #EmunaYomi 407: While can often avoid friction & confrontation on the outside, it’s difficult to escape trying situations at home. |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 / 29 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Kdoshim 3: Eat of fruit tree from 5th yr. Don’t round off head’s hair or destroy beard edge. Don’t cut skin or make tattoos. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 1:5 If suspected wife admits unfaithful, loses Ktuva & divorced. If insists nothing happened, proceeds with Sota ceremony. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 69: Rava: ok to say to other: take 4 dinars for yourself & have 2nd person lend me money. It’s just a brokerage fee. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 6:3 Israelite woman betrothed to Kohen may partake of Truma & other offerings. Sages decreed can only have after Chupa. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 623:2 Neila prayer time when sun on treetops so will finish close to sunset. Hazan needs to shorten to finish before sunset. |
| #TanyaYomiM 29Nisan: An emanation from Moshe, the Faithful Shepherd, is present in every generation, to illumine us. |
| #EmunaYomi 406: Challenges of a marital relationship require a higher level of Emuna than difficulties outside the home do. |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 / 28 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Kdoshim 2: Don’t: gossip; hate your brother in your heart; take revenge; bear grudge. Love neighbor as self. No crossbreeding. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 1:2 Warned wife in front of 2 witnesses: don’t speak to so & so. Was secluded enough time to have relations, forbidden. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 68: Discussion about Ameimar’s lending practices. R Ashi said problematic if he dies. Ameimar died shortly thereafter. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 5:2 Can use whole onion for Truma even small, can’t give 1/2 onion even if large. Can’t use 1 kind of produce for 2nd. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 622:2 YomKipur Minha: 3 read from Torah Parsha of forbidden relations, 3rd reader reads Maftir Yona, blesses before & after. |
| #TanyaYomiM 28Nisan: Grades of love of God subdivided into many shades & gradations without limit, each person according to their capacity. |
| #EmunaYomi 405: Family makes demands on time, money & nerves. They can frustrate, humiliate & be unsatisfied. Emuna only way to pass test. |
| Sunday, May 5, 2024 / 27 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Kdoshim 1: God: Be holy, for I’m holy; fear parents; observe Shabat; no idolatry; leave of harvest for poor; don’t curse deaf. |
| #MishnaYomi #Sota 1:1 R’ Yehoshua: Man warns wife of his suspicions before 2 witnesses & makes her drink bitter waters on testimony of 2. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 67: Borrower to lender: I’ll get the $ to repay you; lender can’t consume any more of his produce; statement stops him. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 4:4 5 don’t do Truma; valid if do: Deaf, Mute, Naked, can’t hear or say Bracha; Drunk, Blind, can’t choose best portion. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 621:6 Custom to pledge Tzedaka on YomKipur in memory of dead (& remember their souls; also have forgiveness on YomKipur). |
| #TanyaYomiM 27Nisan: Sometimes, love of God can precede fear, though fear is included in stage of “minuteness” & “concealment.” |
| #EmunaYomi 404: The main tests of a person’s faith are in the home w/ his wife & children who unwittingly test his faith throughout the day. |
| Shabbat, May 4, 2024 / 26 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Acharei 7: Men forbidden to have relations w/ each other; w/ animals. Defiles person & land; will kick out, like other nations. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 9:3 Found corpse buried normally, can move it. Found 2nd, can also move. 3rd: graveyard. Check up to 20 cubits away. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 66: R Papa: even though Sages said Asmahta doesn’t effect acquisition, land set aside as Apoteki to collect loan value. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 3:10 Don’t separate Trumat Maaser by estimation. Must be precise in its measure, as it’s explicitly stated in the Torah. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 621:3 If have a Brit Mila on Yom Kipur, say blessing on Mila without a cup. Ram”a: some say do say w/ cup & give to infant. |
| #TanyaYomiM 26Nisan: Can’t reach fear of God or wisdom except by fulfilling Torah, commandments. “Where there’s no fear, there’s no wisdom.” |
| #EmunaYomi 403: One should be satisfied with their lot in life & not strive for riches. Sages teach: The more one has, the more one worries. |
| Friday, May 3, 2024 / 25 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Acharei 6: Prohibitions of: list of incestual relationships; to be w/ wife if ritually unclean; to be w/ neighbor’s wife. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 9:1 No law of Nazir for non-Jews. There is for women & slaves. Man can’t force wife to violate vow, but can annul. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 65: Can increase rent price to be received at a later date instead of at an earlier one, but not for sale price. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 2:3 Seeds that aren’t eaten, e.g., radish & onion seeds, exempt from Truma, tithes, because not for human consumption. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 619:6 It is a custom to sleep in the synagogue the night of Yom Kipur and to say songs & praises to God the entire night. |
| #TanyaYomiM 25Nisan: “Acceptance of yoke of Kingdom of Heaven” in recital of Shma and during bowing of Amida. |
| #EmunaYomi 402: As long as people refrain from repenting, even w/ all the money in the world, they will suffer because of uncorrected sins. |
| Thursday, May 2, 2024 / 24 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Acharei 5: Forbidden to eat any blood. Soul of the flesh is in the blood. Cover blood of wild animal or bird that slaughter. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 8:1 Man saw 1 of 2 Nazirs become impure but wasn’t sure which 1, both shave, bring sacrifices for impurity & purity. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 64: Advance sale of future unquantified production ok. Quantified, forbidden, as giving interest for advance payment. |
| #RambamYomi #Trumot 1:6 For land Mitzvot, world divided in 3: Israel; Syria; Diaspora. Israel divided in 2: settled from Babel; from Egypt. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 619:4 On the night of Yom Kipur, there must be a person standing to the right of the Hazan & a person standing to the left. |
| #TanyaYomiM 24Nisan: Train mind that when looking at heavens & earth & all within, outer garment of God. Emuna (faith) from Emun (training). |
| #EmunaYomi 401: Prayer, charity & repentance the only solutions to financial difficulties. There are no tribulations without transgressions. |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2024 / 23 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Acharei 4: If slaughtered animal in or out of camp, didn’t bring to Mishkan as sacrifice, bloodshed. Don’t sacrifice to demons. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 7:4 R’ Eliezer/R’ Yehoshua: Any corpse impurity for which Nazir shaves, person liable if enters Temple impure from it. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 63: Lender wants different commodity, borrower pays at current market value. If has the commodity, ok; if not, can’t. |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 10:4 When giving charity, if does so unpleasantly, destroys merit, regardless of amount. Should give pleasantly. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 618:10 Sick person that ate on YomKipur & felt well enough to bless, has to say remembrance of YomKipur in Birkat Hamazon. |
| #TanyaYomiM 23Nisan: When consider that God is omnipresent & omniscient, then will fear God, turn from evil & do good. |
| #EmunaYomi 400: Desire for quick $, lack of Emuna. Life quality doesn’t depend on how much $ but on how much acquire Emuna & do God’s will. |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2024 / 22 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Acharei 3: In month 7, day 10 (YomKipur) you’ll afflict selves, cleanse sins. Son takes over KohenGadol, enters Holy of Holies. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 7:1 Kohen Gadol & Nazir may not become impure for their relatives; only for abandoned dead body. Debate who attends 1st. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 62: R Akiva: 2 men in desert, 1 has enough water to survive, if shares, both die, doesn’t have to share. |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 9:10 Charity trustee was owed $ & paid back in market, don’t put $ in pocket; put in charity wallet. Can take at home. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 618:7 When feed those allowed to eat on YomKipur, give little portions, volume of 2/3 of egg. Wait time takes to eat 4 eggs. |
| #TanyaYomiM 22Nisan: God knows everything that happens to all created beings, because they all receive their flow of life from Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 399: Wealthy person w/ Emuna knows that $ belongs to God & is a temporary deposit in their hands to implement God’s commandments. |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 / 21 Nisan 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 6:10 Nazir shaved, his offerings found to be invalid, his shaving is invalid & his offerings are ineffective for him. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 61: “He who has given and taken interest, shall he live? He shall not live. He performed all these abominations.” |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 8:3 Took vow to give charity, forgot how much vowed to give, gives until he says “I didn’t intend to give this much.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 618:4 2 doctors say patient needs to eat on YomKipur & even if 100 doctors say doesn’t have to, listen to 2 who say to eat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 21Nisan: “If seek as silver & search as for hidden treasure, then will understand fear of God.” |
| #EmunaYomi 398: A sudden windfall is a serious & difficult test of faith. Often lack emotional & spiritual gear to deal with sudden riches. |
| Sunday, April 28, 2024 / 20 Nisan 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 6:8 Nazir brought 3 animals for sacrifice: Chatat; Olah; Shlamim. Shaved his hair off & threw it under the cauldron. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 60: Can’t stiffen animal’s hair to look bigger, inflate innards to look like more meat, soak in water to look better. |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 7:2 If sees poor person & doesn’t give charity, sins. It says: “Don’t close your hand against your brother, the poor.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 618:1 Doctor says patient needs to eat on YomKipur or illness will worsen, even if patient says doesn’t want, needs to eat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 20Nisan: Body into which light of soul doesn’t penetrate should be “crushed” by reflecting from depths of heart. |
| #EmunaYomi 397: Lottery tickets are permissible, but not 100% congruent w/ spirit of Emuna. If buy, only get 1. Buying more, lack of Emuna. |
| Shabbat, April 27, 2024 / 19 Nisan 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 6:6 Nazir impurity shaving process: gets sprinkled on 3rd & 7th day, shaves on 7th day, brings sacrifice on 8th day. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 59: R Helbo: Always be careful about sustaining wife’s honor, as blessing is found in house only because of wife. |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 6:9 Many poor, not enough produce to give each one appropriate amount, place all before them & divide among themselves. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 617:4 Woman gave birth within 3 days of Yom Kipur, breaks fast. From 3 to 7 days, if she says she needs to eat, allowed. |
| #TanyaYomiM 19Nisan: Each Jewish soul contains some quality of Moshe, who is 1 of the 7 Shepherds & sum of all of the Shepherds. |
| #EmunaYomi 396: Gambling, like other questionable ways of getting $, rusts the clear pipes of abundance. God doesn’t need gambler’s help. |
| Friday, April 26, 2024 / 18 Nisan 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 6:4 If a Nazir drank wine all day, only liable once. If was told “Don’t drink,” “Don’t drink,” liable for each one. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 58: Ona’a in words (verbal abuse): Don’t say to penitent “remember what you use to do,” to convert “what parents did.” |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 5:5 Wind blew sheaves to other’s field, forgot sheaf there, not Shiheha; it scattered sheaves in own field, forgot, is. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 617:1 A woman that is pregnant or nursing must keep all of the strictures of the fast of Yom Kipur. |
| #TanyaYomiM 18Nisan: The intent in surrender of soul to God thru Torah & prayer is to elevate Godly spark in ourselves back to its source. |
| #EmunaYomi 395: Lust for gambling rooted in denial of God. Must pray to God to help him trust that all his income & needs comes from God. |
| Thursday, April 25, 2024 / 17 Nisan 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 6:2 A Nazir is also liable if had only wine, or only grapes, or only Chartsanim, or only Zagim (grape skin & pits). |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 57: Slaves, documents, land, Hekdesh aren’t subject to law of payment of 2x the principal. Learn from Klal, Prat, Klal. |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 4:12 Doesn’t allow poor to collect Leket; allows 1 but not another; gives 1 advantage over 2nd: stealing from the poor. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 615:1 On Yom Kipur forbidden: to have marital relations; to touch wife, like Nida (menstruant); or sleep in 1 bed with her. |
| #TanyaYomiM 17Nisan: With preparedness to surrender soul to God begin morning benedictions, “Blessed are You…” |
| #EmunaYomi 394: In gambling, one person’s winnings are another’s losses. No blessing to funds earned from the sorrow of another human. |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 / 16 Nisan 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 6:1 A Nazir is prohibited from 3 things: becoming ritually impure, cutting his hair, and any grape products. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 56: Laws of Ona’a (if difference between value & payment is > 1/6th) don’t apply to slaves, documents, land, Hekdesh. |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 3:22 All olive trees on 1 side of city are considered as if they’re 1 field & 1 portion of Peah should be left for all. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 614:2 Leather footwear forbidden on YomKipur; even just covered in leather. If of rubber, straw, cloth or anything else, ok. |
| #TanyaYomiM 16Nisan: Should never separate self from community. Intend to unite, attach self to God, fount of his soul & souls of Israel. |
| #EmunaYomi 393: Most of a person’s money is earmarked for sustenance of his dependents; if he were single, he’d probably earn a lot less. |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 / 15 Nisan 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 5:5 Person approaches 2 others, 1 says I’m Nazir if it’s so-and-so, other says I’m Nazir if it’s not. Debate who’s Nazir. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 55: 5 laws with Pruta minimum: admission of claim; betrothal; Meila liability; publicize find; return stolen item. |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 2:20 Field owner left Peah for poor man in front of him, 2nd poor man comes from behind him, takes it; 2nd acquires it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 613:12 Nowadays, forbidden for woman to go to Mikvah on Yom Kipur, even if that day is when she is due to immerse. |
| #TanyaYomiM 15Nisan: R’ Yohanan b Zakai to disciples: May it be God’s will that fear of Heaven be upon you like the fear of a human being. |
| #EmunaYomi 392: God doesn’t give person money for exclusive use; a person’s allotment includes stipend for his wife’s & children’s needs. |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 / 14 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Acharei 2: Yom Kipur service continued: takes bull’s & goat’s blood, puts on Altar; confesses on live goat, sends to desert. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 5:4 Vowed to be Nazir, went to bring sacrifice, but animal was stolen: if stolen after vow, still Nazir; before vow, not. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 54: “add 1/5th” means: R Yoshiya: It & principal equal 5 parts (adds 25%). R Yonatan: 1/5th of principal (adds 20%). |
| #RambamYomi #Aniyim 1:7 4 gifts left to the poor in vineyard: individual grapes that fell; underdeveloped clusters; Peah; forgotten grapes. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 613:9 Forbidden to cool off on Yom Kipur with moist material, as well as with clay or metal utensils that contain water. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Nisan: If no submission to God, can’t have holiness. Everyone should be of two categories and levels: servant and son. |
| #EmunaYomi 391: RoshHashana: God decrees how much $ each person will gain AND lose. If follow Torah, can get more; if gamble, can lose more. |
| Sunday, April 21, 2024 / 13 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Acharei 1: Moses to Aaron after death of 2 sons: order of Yom Kipur service, sacrifices, includes entering Holy of Holies. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 5:1 Bet Shamai says: Property that was sanctified by mistake remains sanctified. Bet Hillel says: it’s not sanctified. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 53: Any item whose prohibition has permitting factors isn’t negated even if it’s in a mixture w/ 1000 permitted parts. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 10:12 Can make, sell mixed fabrics; forbidden to wear/cover with them. If not wearing, i.e., a tent, can sit under it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 613:4 Ram”a: We are strict about washing face on Yom Kipur & don’t even rinse eyes. Forbidden to rinse mouth on Yom Kipur. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Nisan: Put on Tzitzit, sincere submission to God’s service via conscious thought & rational volition. Setting King over self. |
| #EmunaYomi 390: Money won in gambling has no blessing; the gambler won’t see any benefit from such gains. Gambling $ is spiritually putrid. |
| Shabbat, April 20, 2024 / 12 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Metzora 7: Day 8 of woman’s purification count, brings 2 birds to Kohen, he sacrifices 1 as Chatat & 1 Olah. Atones, protects. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 4:7 Case where dad & son both Nazirs, dad died, left $ for vow. Son shaves based on dad’s Nazir vow; daughter doesn’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 52: Can’t sell invalidated coin to merchant or criminal, they’ll use it. Rather, use as ornament for son or daughter. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 9:9 Liable for riding in wagon drawn by different species or for leading them. Even 100 people leading, all liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 613:1 Forbidden to bathe on YomKipur in hot or cold water. Even to put finger in water forbidden. But to clean filth, ok. |
| #TanyaYomiM 12Nisan: God’s light, which encompasses & pervades all worlds, identical w/ Higher Will, clothed in letters & wisdom of Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 389: Money won gambling is considered an illegal acquisition; a gambler’s testimony is unacceptable in religious court. |
| Friday, April 19, 2024 / 11 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Metzora 6: Purification for semen discharge. Impurity & purification for woman’s period, affects all she sits on, count 7 days. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 4:5 Rebbi: Even if shaving her head for purifying process, man can annul wife’s Nazir vow. Says can’t be w/ shaved woman. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 51: Law of Ona’a (exploitation) only applies if buys from merchant. If buys from homeowner, can’t make such claims. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 8:13 Separating vines, grain/veggies in Israel only. Diaspora: can’t sow 2 types of veggies/grain, grape seeds in hand. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 612:9 Drank on YomKipur, liable if drank enough to fill up one cheek-full of their mouth, each according to their size. |
| #TanyaYomiM 11Nisan: Must meditate profoundly and at length that one is serving God before occupies self with Torah or a commandment. |
| #EmunaYomi 388: A gambler will sell his business, home, & car to keep gambling; he forgets his wife & kids; if he could, he’d sell them too. |
| Thursday, April 18, 2024 / 10 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Metzora 5: Zav laws (man w/ type of seminal discharge): Becomes impure, contaminates items that touches. Purification process. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 4:2 Man to wife: I’m Nazir; & you? she agrees. Can annul hers. She says I’m Nazir; & you? he agrees. Can’t annul hers. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 50: When sale price more than 1/6 of correct price, one who was exploited has advantage, can renege on the transaction. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 7:5 Row of vines close to neighbor’s row, count as vineyard if < 8 cubits apart, even if path passes between them. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 612:5 Measurements of amounts of food eaten on YomKipur only to determine liability. Forbidden to eat or drink any amount. |
| #TanyaYomiM 10Nisan: Not enough to awaken love of God to “do good.” 1st must arouse innate fear of God, not to rebel against Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 387: With a fantasy of fantastic wealth that tickles his imagination, the gambler wastes all his $ chasing the rainbow of riches. |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / 9 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Metzora 4: House Tzaraat: clear house, Kohen examines, quarantine 7 days, remove infected stones. If returns, demolish house. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 4:1 Says I’m Nazir, friend heard & said me too, other heard, said me too, they’re all Nazirs. 1st released, all released. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 49: Just as the Sages instituted pulling to acquire with regard to sellers, so too need pulling with regard to buyers. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 6:1 Sow, maintain vegetables or grain in vineyard, grow 1/200th, all vines & produce in 16 Amah radius become hallowed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 612:2 Whatever food one eats added to amount for which liable on YomKipur (less than small egg); even salt on meat counted. |
| #TanyaYomiM 9Nisan: Love of God w/o service is in world to come, receiving of reward. “This day” to do, “tomorrow” world to come, reward. |
| #EmunaYomi 386: Gambling looks like easy money, but really is deceptive road to living death of bitterness, broken families, debt & despair. |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 / 8 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Metzora 3: Metzora can’t afford regular sacrifice: brings lamb, flour, 2 birds. Same procedure w/ blood, oil. Atones, cleanses. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 3:6 Queen Hilni vowed to be Nazir 7 yrs if son returned from war. He returned, she was Nazir 7 yrs, + 7 more in Israel. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 48: He Who exacted payment from generation of Flood, Sodom, Egypt, will exact payment from whoever doesn’t keep word. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 5:7 Can’t sow vegetables or grain next to vines. Hallowed. Can’t benefit from any of it, even straw or vine wood. Burn. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 611:2 Labor that liable on Shabat also YomKipur. If does intentionally on Shabat punishment of stoning; on YomKipur, Karet. |
| #TanyaYomiM 8Nisan: Bird kosher w/o wings, not essential. Torah & Mitzvot essential. Doing them w/ fear & love of God reveals God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 385: Lust for money is the root cause of gambling affliction. Not only drives person insane, makes forget God, truth & Emuna. |
| Monday, April 15, 2024 / 7 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Metzora 2: Kohen puts sacrifice blood on Metzora’s right ear, thumb, big toe. Same w/ oil & on head. Sacrifices atone, cleanse. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 3:4 Says I’m a 100-day Nazir, became impure on day 100, cancels all 100 days. R’ Eliezer: only cancels 30 days. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 47: R Yohanan: What’s an asimon? It’s a blank; a piece of metal in the shape of a coin that was not yet imprinted. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 4:1 Can plant 2 rows of zucchini next to 2 of squash next to 2 of beans if trench between species, but not 1 row. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 610:3 Light candles in every place for Yom Kippur: synagogues, study halls, dark alleys and for the sake of the sick. |
| #TanyaYomiM 7Nisan: Fear & love of God = “wings”. Do Torah & Mitzvot w/ fear & love, called “children”, otherwise “fledglings” can’t fly. |
| #EmunaYomi 384: Gambling: terrible sickness, even more addictive than alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Buries people, reduces them to subhumans. |
| Sunday, April 14, 2024 / 6 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Metzora 1: Metzora purification: 2 birds, cedar stick, red wool, hyssop. Kill 1 bird, 7 sprinkles of blood. Free 2nd bird. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 3:1 Says I’m a Nazir, shaves on day 31. If shaved on day 30, ok; unless said I’m a 30-day Nazir, shaving on 30th not ok. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 46: Only for a common matter the Sages issued a decree; for an uncommon matter, the Sages did not issue a decree. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 3:15 Cistern, fallow field, fence, path, trench, low-hanging tree, big rock, separate between 2 different species. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 608:4 On Yom Kipur eve should only eat foods that are light for digestion so won’t be satiated and stuffed when pray. |
| #TanyaYomiM 6Nisan: Mitzvot & Torah study produce Supernal Union (Yichud Elyon) of Gvurot (“stern” attributes) & Chasadim (benevolent ones). |
| #EmunaYomi 383: What is yours will reach you in good time. You don’t have to forcibly grab that which is intended for you anyway. |
| Shabbat, April 13, 2024 / 5 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tazria 7: Garment Tzaraat: if doesn’t spread: wash, quarantine. Didn’t go away: burn. Dimmed: rip off part. Cleared: immerse. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 2:9 Says I’m Nazir & I’ll be Nazir once I have a son: Started own term & son born, completes his term, then does for son. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 45: Sold 25 silver dinars for 1 gold dinar, buyer took silver coins, doesn’t acquire them until seller has the gold. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 2:16 At 1st, court agents uprooted mixed species. Field owners happy ‘cuz cleared. Court made such fields ownerless. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 608:2 Ram”a: better that sins should be done from negligence & not on purpose if they’re not an explicit Torah command. |
| #TanyaYomiM 5Nisan: R’ Haim Vital: Torah w/o Kavana creates angels in world of Yetzira. Mitzvot w/o Kavana makes angels in world of Asiyah. |
| #EmunaYomi 382: Businesspeople or other professionals that lack Emuna are almost always plagued by arrogance and an inflated ego. |
| Friday, April 12, 2024 / 4 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tazria 6: Declared has Tzaraat, tear garment, head unshorn, call out “Unclean!” Dwells outside camp. + laws of garment Tzaraat. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 2:7 Says I’m a Nazir once I have a son: if has son, becomes a Nazir; had daughter, Tumtum or Androginos, not a Nazir. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 44: Silver dinar = 1/25 gold dinar. Relevant for 1stborn redemption. Gave Kohen gold dinar, gets 5 silver dinar back. |
| #RambamYomi #Kilayim 1:5 Grafting mix of trees included in prohibition of mixing species. Also, vegetable to tree or tree to vegetable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 607:4 Sins for which one confessed on the previous Yom Kipur & didn’t repeat, even so, can return and confess over them. |
| #TanyaYomiM 4Nisan: “Always occupy self w/ Torah & Mitzvot, even if not for its own sake, will come to do so for its own sake.” For sure. |
| #EmunaYomi 381: Business person w/ Emuna not only guaranteed pleasant, worry-free life; integrity & Emuna earn lofty place in world to come. |
| Thursday, April 11, 2024 / 3 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tazria 5: Lesion on head or beard area, if deeper than skin & thin yellow hair, it’s a Netek, a type of Tzaraat & is unclean. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 2:5 Says I’m Nazir & I’ll shave a Nazir; friend heard & said me too & I’ll shave a Nazir. If smart, shave each other. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 43: Deposited money with a money changer, if money is bound, money changer may not use it. If lost, not responsible. |
| #RambamYomi #Arahim 8:1 Adar 15 court checks needs of community. Make sure consecrated property collected, redeemed to maintain God’s House. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 607:2 In Vidui (confession) prayer of Yom Kipur, don’t have to specify detail of sin. Appropriate to do so in silent prayer. |
| #TanyaYomiM 3Nisan: Doing Mitzvot for own sake arouses innate fear & love of God; bring them from concealment of heart to conscious mind. |
| #EmunaYomi 380: Salesman w/ Emuna doesn’t pressure or flatter prospective customer. Knows that livelihood comes from God, not the customer. |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 / 2 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tazria 4: If fire burn has red-white or white Baheret, if lower than skin & hair turned white, it’s Tzaraat, declared unclean. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 2:4 Say I’m Nazir on condition that can still drink wine & become impure via corpses, becomes a Nazir, still forbidden. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 42: A person should always divide his money into 3; put 1/3 in land, invest 1/3 in business, and keep 1/3 on hand. |
| #RambamYomi #Arahim 7:1 Can’t redeem consecrated items w/ land, servants or promissory notes. Needs to be silver or other movable property. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 606:2 Sinned against person, person died, bring 10 people to his grave & say: I’ve sinned against God & against so-and-so. |
| #TanyaYomiM 2Nisan: Don’t concern ourselves w/ esoteric matters, for Tzadikim, but w/ what is revealed to us & to which all should aspire. |
| #EmunaYomi 379: Merchant w/ Emuna doesn’t make untrue claims about goods. Knows that right buyer will come & pay right price at right time. |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 / 1 Nisan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tazria 3: Some Tzaraat types: white Seeith, red-white Baheret, if lower than skin & hair turned white, Kohen declares unclean. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 2:1 Says I’m Nazir from figs: B Shamai: Nazir; B Hilel: Not. R’ Yehuda: B Shamai means when says they’re sacrifice on me. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 41: R Yohanan: whoever can explain both clauses of barrel mishna according to 1 tanna, I’ll carry his garments for him. |
| #RambamYomi #Arahim 6:2 Can dedicate to Temple: cattle, sheep, Canaanite servants, ancestral fields; don’t dedicate everything that owns. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 606:1 Sins between people aren’t subject to atonement on Yom Kippur unless the offender appeases the offended party. |
| #TanyaYomiM 1Nisan: Souls that don’t do perfect service abide in Beriah. At times, like bowing in Amida (nullification) ascend to Atzilut. |
| #EmunaYomi 378: Emuna in business means that a person is fair, honest, and sticks to his or her word. |
| Monday, April 8, 2024 / 29 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tazria 2: Kohen examines person afflicted w/ Tzaraat. Determines if clean or if Tzaraat spreading. If covered all body, clean. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 1:6 Says I’m Nazir from here to there, figure how long takes; if < 30 days, Nazir 30 days; if more, then that, # of days. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 40: Standard allowances for produce lack: wheat, rice 5.3%; barley, millet 5%; spelt, flaxseed 10%. [180 kav = 1 kor] |
| #RambamYomi #Arahim 5:1 Consecrated ancestral field to Temple, Mitzva for owner to redeem it; gets priority. If doesn’t want, don’t force. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 604:1 It is a Mitzvah to eat on the eve of Yom Kippur and even to increase the meal. |
| #TanyaYomiM 29Adar2: Great Tzadikim whose service transcends fear & love of God & nullify selves to God abide in world of Atzilut. |
| #EmunaYomi 377: Very 1st question Heavenly Court asks a person that leaves this world is, “Did you negotiate in faith?” Tractate Shabat 31a. |
| Sunday, April 7, 2024 / 28 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tazria 1: Mother ritually impure post-childbirth: 7+33 days for boy, 14+66 for girl. Brings sacrifices at end. Laws of Tzaraat. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 1:5 Said: I’ll be Nazir like box-full. Check intent. If meant for period, Nazir 30 days. If meant simply, Nazir for life. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 39: If minor’s father drafted document of division, generates publicity, all know what portion belongs to each brother. |
| #RambamYomi #Arahim 4:27 When field evaluated for Temple treasury to be sold for its worth, announce sale for 60 days, morning & evening. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 601:2 Even in Israel, Rosh Hashana is celebrated for two days. |
| #TanyaYomiM 28Adar2: World of Atzilut beyond comprehension, united w/ God’s Chochma/Bina/Daat. World of Beriah, can know God in limited way. |
| #EmunaYomi 376: Many stories of what thought useless merchandise that sold for tremendous profit, or would-be bestsellers collecting dust. |
| Shabbat, April 6, 2024 / 27 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 7: Laws ritual impurity: carcass; inside of clay vessel; water on food; liquid in vessel; ovens. Cistern remains pure. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 1:2 Eternal Nazir vs Samson Nazir: Eternal: can cut hair if heavy & brings sacrifices; Samson Nazir: never cuts hair. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 38: “Your wives will be widows & kids orphans” obvious if dead. Means wives won’t be able to remarry, kids to inherit. |
| #RambamYomi #Arahim 3:14 Temple treasurers can seize collateral for Arahim or pledges of worth. Take & sell possessions, collect what vowed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 600:1 Egg laid on 1st day of Yom Tov & anything trapped or plucked on 1st day, is forbidden to have on 2nd day of Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomiM 27Adar2: Reason angels called Chayot (beasts) & Behemot (cattle) because they have no free will. Tzadikim are superior to them. |
| #EmunaYomi 375: If purchaser and object don’t have spiritual common denominator, won’t come together at any price or under any circumstance. |
| Friday, April 5, 2024 / 26 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 6: Kosher laws. OK: animals w/ cloven hoof, chew cud; fish w/ fins/scales; locust types. Can’t: list of birds; insects. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nazir 1:1 Any colloquial term used for a Nazir (Nazirite: abstains from grape products, corpse impurity & cutting hair), valid. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 37: Admits to 2 people that robbed 1 of them 100 dinar, but doesn’t know from who, pays each of them 100 dinar. |
| #RambamYomi #Arahim 2:3 Pledged worth of hand, see how much worth with hand, without hand, and then gives the difference to Temple treasury. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 598:1 If Rosh Hashana falls on Shabat, we say “Tzidkatecha” at Mincha. Ram”a: some say we don’t say it & that’s our custom. |
| #TanyaYomiM 26Adar2: Heritage of Patriarchs, latent in heart of every Jew to have natural love and fear of God. |
| #EmunaYomi 374: When time ripe for certain commodity or item to reach domain of particular soul, transaction completed, not before or after. |
| Thursday, April 4, 2024 / 25 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 5: Moshe angry w/ Aaron’s sons, they burnt sin offering & didn’t eat it as ordered. Aaron explains why. Moshe accepts. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 11:11 If wife vowed not to benefit from her dad or his dad if she makes anything for husband, husband can annul vow. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 36: When deposits an item with another, with awareness that at times the bailee’s wife and kids will safeguard item. |
| #RambamYomi #Arahim 1:3 Arah values: 30days-5yrs, M=5shekel,F=3; 6-20yrs,M=20shekel,F=10; 21-60yrs,M=50shekel,F=30. 61-death,M=15,F=10. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 595:1 If has to choose between service where they know to blow Shofar well or where know to pray Musaf well, choose Shofar. |
| #TanyaYomiM 25Adar2: God’s illumination is infinitely greater when say Shma, pray or bless w/ Kavana, than when do Mitzvot w/o Kavana. |
| #EmunaYomi 373: Objects have spiritual sparks of holiness, attracted to certain soul who will acquire object, correction for object & self. |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 / 24 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 4: Moshe orders Aaron & surviving sons to eat from meal offering, wave & eat thigh & breast of peace offering (Shlamim). |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 11:8 His son-in-law vowed won’t benefit from him, can gift just to daughter on condition that son-in-law has no share. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 35: Creditor swears first that collateral not in his possession lest debtor swears and then creditor shows the deposit. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 10:1 Can’t do 1 shaving to fulfill completion of Nazir vow as well as obligation of emergence from impurity of Tzaraat. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 594:1 If an individual didn’t blow Shofar, his friend can blow for him so can fulfill his obligation. Not same for prayer. |
| #TanyaYomiM 24Adar2: Greatest Tzimtzum: stones, earth, minute divine vitality, less than plants. 4 levels: mineral, vegetable, animal, man. |
| #EmunaYomi 372: God decides when a certain object – whether a 20-room mansion or tube of toothpaste – is sold, to whom, and at what price. |
| Tuesday, April 2, 2024 / 23 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 3: God’s fire consumes Aaron’s sacrifice. Nation praises, fall on face. Nadav & Avihu offer strange fire, killed by God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 11:6 She vows off figs & grapes; if he upholds figs, whole vow upheld. Annulled figs, not, until annuls grapes too. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 34: Rented cow, then was stolen, if renter says I’ll pay for it & not take oath, if thief found, pays 2x to the renter. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 9:1 Set aside $ for Nazir sacrifices, brought sacrifices, $ left over; use the rest for sacrifices of other Nazirs. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 592:3 Neither the blower nor the public should speak between first Tkiot (Tkiot Shemeyushav) & last ones (Tkiot Shemeumad). |
| #TanyaYomiM 23Adar2: Body & soul both of this world. Light & vitality that comes from God concealed by numerous contractions (Tzimtzumim). |
| #EmunaYomi 371: A merchant with Emuna needs to know that every article in inventory is under the influence of absolute Divine Providence. |
| Monday, April 1, 2024 / 22 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 2: Aaron burns meal offering. Sacrifices nation’s ox, ram (Shlamim); raises hands, blesses nation. Glory of God appears. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 11:5 Wife vowed & he thought was daughter, or viceversa, or confused content of vow & annulled, annul again when clear. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 33: Pursue Mishna study more than Talmud; without firm basis in fundamental Mishna laws, talmudic discourse is futile. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 8:1 Nazir shaving when completes vow in purity: sacrifices male lamb, Olah; ewe, Chatat; ram, Shlamim; 20 Matza loaves. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 591:8 If prays Rosh Hashana Musaf privately, shouldn’t do so until after 3rd (daylight) hour (Zmaniyot) of the day. |
| #TanyaYomiM 22Adar2: Prayers or blessings without Kavana (concentration) is like a body without a Neshama (soul). |
| #EmunaYomi 370: Our efforts in making money are merely tests as to HOW we’ll make our money – honestly or by shady deals, fraud, swindling. |
| Sunday, March 31, 2024 / 21 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 1: Day 8 of consecration of Tabernacle by Moses, Aaron & sons. Aaron sacrifices Chatat & Olah for self, more for Nation. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 11:2 Wife vows off produce from 1 region, bring her from another; from 1 shop, bring her from another; only 1, annuls. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 32: Animal owner sat down, tells passerby, you have Mitzva to unload animal, passerby is exempt if owner not unloading. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 7:1 If Nazir has contact w/ impurity that isn’t from actual corpse substance, doesn’t invalidate count of prior days. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 591:4 RoshHashana Musaf say 10 verses each of Malchuyot, Zichronot & Shofrot, made of 3 Torah, 3 Ktuvim, 3 Neviim, 1 Torah. |
| #TanyaYomiM 21Adar2: Meditation not valid when need to recite, like Shma & blessings. If said but didn’t focus, fulfilled obligation. |
| #EmunaYomi 369: Prematurely, illegally takes what’s not theirs, endanger losing what’s currently theirs as well as what’s destined for them. |
| Shabbat, March 30, 2024 / 20 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 7: Moshe sprinkles mix of oil & blood on Aaron, sons, & their garb. Orders them to cook meat & eat w/bread, burn leftover. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 11:1 Husband can annul wife’s vows that involve self-denial, like: If I bathe or I don’t; If I adorn myself or I don’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 31: Every return of item to owner by thief or watchman needs owner’s knowledge, except for the return of a lost item. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 6:18 “Tumat Hatehom” impurity of the depths. Human corpse no one knows about, died naturally. If killed, killer knows. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 591:1 The public prays the Musaf of Rosh Hashana (9 blessings) quietly and the Hazan prays with them as well. |
| #TanyaYomiM 20Adar2: Charity “balances all other Mitzvot.” All strength of vital soul embodied in work & $ earned. Whole vital soul ascends. |
| #EmunaYomi 368: Person receives their Heavenly stipend to the cent. By cheating, lying, or dealing dishonestly, won’t earn a cent more. |
| Friday, March 29, 2024 / 19 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 6: Sacrifice 2nd ram. Put blood on Kohen’s right ear, thumb & big toe. Burn ram’s fat, tail, diaphragm, kidneys, rt thigh. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 10:7 “Husband upholds (vows) & annuls them.” Entered category of upholding, can annul; if can’t uphold, can’t annul. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 30: When contemporary visits sick, takes 1/60 of illness. Even though contracts some of illness, also require to visit. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 5:13 If Nazir shaves head, liable for 1 set of lashes. If was warned about each hair, “Don’t shave,” liable for each 1. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 590:9 Blew 2 sets of Tkia/Shvarim-Trua/Tkia or Tkia/Shvarim/Tkia or Tkia/Trua/Tkia & messed 3rd set, only repeat 3rd set. |
| #TanyaYomiM 19Adar2: Each spark that descends into world is in true exile. Even perfect Tzadik not at level of attachment to God as before. |
| #EmunaYomi 367: Without Emuna, drinks from spiritual equivalent of sewer pipe, income fouled w/ negative emotions, bad health, soul damage. |
| Thursday, March 28, 2024 / 18 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 5: Sacrifice of sin offering bull & 1 ram, Aaron & sons lean hands on its head, slaughtered, blood on altar, burn parts. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 10:4 Sage would say to daughter before wedding: All vows you’ve made in my home are null. Groom would say similar. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 29: Found scrolls, read every 30 days to ventilate and prevent mold. Doesn’t know how to read, roll and unroll it. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 4:1 Vowed will be Nazir day Mashiach comes: said on weekday, Nazir immediately; Shabat or YomTov, Nazir right after. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 590:4 Need to blow 3 Shvarim in 1 breath. Shvarim-Trua: some say don’t have to do in 1 breath, some say 1. Ram”a: 2 breaths. |
| #TanyaYomiM 18Adar2: Israel made up of 600,000 particular souls, source of life of whole world, each contains 1/600,000 of world’s vitality. |
| #EmunaYomi 366: Emuna creates a clear, clean, shining spiritual pipe – abundance flows from Heaven to person’s bank account or dinner table. |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2024 / 17 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 4: Ordination of Aaron & sons as Kohens: Moshe bathes, dresses & anoints them. Brings sin offering bull, 2 rams & matza. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 10:2 Advantage of husband over dad in vows: Husband can annul wife’s vows when she reaches adulthood, but father can’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 28: Claimant’s Stone in Jerusalem, person found item, would stand, proclaim; owner gave distinguishing marks & claimed. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 3:13 Samson wasn’t complete Nazir; never took vow; forbidden to drink wine, cut hair; but could have contact w/ dead. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 590:2 Doubt if biblical TRUA what we call Trua, Shvarim, or both. Need to blow all 3 options of Tkia, TRUA, Tkia 3x each. |
| #TanyaYomiM 17Adar2: Messianic Era, Resurrection of Dead, banishing impurity from world, depends on Jews doing 248 Mitzvot/365 prohibitions. |
| #EmunaYomi 365: One’s entire life depends on the Emuna that God provides for every creation. |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 / 16 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 3: Shlamim, Peace offerings: Toda, Thanksgiving; Neder or Nedava, Vow or Voluntary offerings. Don’t ever eat fat or blood. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 9:10 Man vowed not to marry girl. R’ Yishmael had girl beautified, asked, is this the girl? Man: no. Released from vow. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 27: Just as garment is notable that has distinguishing marks & claimants, so, any item like that must proclaim found. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 2:20 Nazir applies Temple times & after, but must bring sacrifice; so if vows nowadays, needs to be Nazir entire life. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 589:8 Blows Shofar for practice, doesn’t fulfill obligation, nor does person listening. Same if does w/o intent for Mitzva. |
| #TanyaYomiM 16Adar2: When entire vital soul of community of Israel will be holy, entire world will emerge from impurity & filth to holiness. |
| #EmunaYomi 364: With trust in God, a person doesn’t think about money all day long. Peace of mind is only two words away – God provides. |
| Monday, March 25, 2024 / 15 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 2: Kohen brings meal offering/day 1/10 efah, 1/2 in AM, 1/2 evening. Laws of Chatat, Sin offering; Asham, Guilt offering. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 9:8 Konam vow off wine because bad for stomach; was told, but old wine good for stomach, released for old & all wine. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 26: $ found in Jerusalem after Festival is non-sacred. Market cleaned every day & street cleaners would have taken it. |
| #RambamYomi #Nezirut 1:1 Nazirite vow: lets hair grow, can’t cut hair, get corpse impurity or have anything from grapes while Nazir. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 589:6 Women exempt from Shofar, but allowed to blow it. Even after man fulfilled his obligation, can still blow for women. |
| #TanyaYomiM 15Adar2: 365 prohibitions restrain 365 blood vessels of body’s vital soul of getting 1 of 3 Klipot that prevent souls ascent. |
| #EmunaYomi 363: No one can detract from income that God designates for a person. One human is incapable of touching fellow human’s portion. |
| Sunday, March 24, 2024 / 14 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 1: Olah, Burnt offering, ashes placed next to Altar, then outside camp. Fire always on Altar. Minha, Meal offering laws. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 9:6 At first, vow could be canceled for Shabat & YomTov. R’ Akiva: vow that’s partially released, releases completely. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 25: Found item in rubble or old wall, keeps. In new wall, from midpoint and out, keeps; midpoint and in, homeowner’s. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 13:23 Vows to improve traits & conduct are good. If glutton vows off meat for a time; drunkard vows off wine; etc. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 589:1 Anyone not obligated in something (like Shofar) cannot enable another person to fulfill that obligation. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Adar2: When study Torah, pray or do Mitzva, vital soul’s energy, from our blood, from food eaten, converted from evil to good. |
| #EmunaYomi 362: Fundamental Emuna principle that underlies one’s efforts to earn $, is that livelihood is predetermined from Rosh Hashana. |
| Shabbat, March 23, 2024 / 13 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 7: Can’t afford animal, or 2 birds, brings fine flour. Used sacred object, stole, swore: sacrifice, principal + 1/5. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 9:5 R’ Akiva to man reneging: Even if you have to sell the hair of your head, you must pay your wife her Ktuva. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 24: Silver goblet stolen. Host accused student who dried hands on other’s cloak, no care for other’s stuff. Was right. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 12:1 Dad nullifies any vow, oath daughter makes on day he hears it. Husband nullifies if afflicts her, or affects him. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 588:5 If Rosh Hashana falls on Shabat, we don’t sound the Shofar. Ram”a: & it’s even forbidden to touch a Shofar on Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Adar2: Do Mitzva, energy of vital animal soul in body’s organs rise, absorbed in Mitzva’s holiness, dissolved in God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 361: Jeremiah: Curse man who trusts in people, makes his strength. Trust in anyone or thing other than God formula for failure. |
| Friday, March 22, 2024 / 12 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 6: Unintentional sin sacrifice for person. Swore, withheld testimony, touched ritually unclean; confess & sacrifice. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 9:2 R’ Eliezer: give vow opening for new fact; i.e. said won’t benefit from man who then became scribe. Sages: forbid. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 23: Sages can lie about: if know tractate (humility), bed (modesty), host quality (so others don’t take advantage). |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 11:1 Boy @ 12yrs+1day; girl @ 11yrs+1day, took oath or vow, see if know for Whose sake took vow, check that whole year. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 588:1 Time to hear Shofar is during day, not night. Mitzva starts from sunrise. If heard before dawn, didn’t fulfill Mitzva. |
| #TanyaYomiM 12Adar2: Fulfillment of Messianic Era, Resurrection of the Dead, depends on our actions & service throughout duration of exile. |
| #EmunaYomi 360: Prayer: God, thanks for providing. Guide business so makes profit, so can give charity & do commands. I accept all w/ faith. |
| Thursday, March 21, 2024 / 11 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 5: Sacrifices for unintentional sins of: Kohen Gadol; King; all of Israel if followed erroneous decision of Sanhedrin. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 9:1 R’ Eliezer: give opening to vow for honor of parents. Sages: true only when vow on matter between child & parents. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 22: Item owner can rescue lost item w/ difficulty: if pursues item, means didn’t despair. If doesn’t pursue, despaired. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 10:1 Vowed “won’t taste food today,” forbidden until nightfall. Vowed “won’t taste food for 1 day,” forbidden 24 hours. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 587:1 Blew Shofar into well or cave, those inside fulfill obligation; those outside, if heard Shofar, ok; heard echo, not. |
| #TanyaYomiM 11Adar2: Sin of Golden Calf caused Israel & world to be sullied again, until the end of days, when all will be purified. |
| #EmunaYomi 359: People of faith are careful with their money, don’t spend needlessly and consequently don’t fall into debt. |
| Wednesday, March 20, 2024 / 10 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 4: Peace offering (Shlamim), from cattle, sheep or goats: lean on head; slaughter; burn fat, kidneys, diaphragm, liver. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 8:5 Until the rains or Until there has been rain = until 2nd rain falls. R’ Gamliel: until reaches time of 2nd rain. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 21: Finds lost item w/ alteration, must proclaim his find: pressed figs with clay shard inside, bread with coin in it. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 9:1 Follow intent of words used by people in that place, language & time vow or oath taken. Follow local terminology. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:20 Placed 1 Shofar inside 2nd; if 1st sticks out on both ends & blows on 1st, kosher, if doesn’t alter sound of 1st. |
| #TanyaYomiM 10Adar2: Part of complete revelation experienced at Giving of Torah. Every utterance their souls took flight. God restored them. |
| #EmunaYomi 358: People of faith are satisfied w/ God’s blessing, & by virtue of their satisfaction, they get even bigger blessings. |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 / 9 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 3: Deep pot meal offering sacrifice, fine flour w/ oil. Part burned, part to Kohens. No leaven. Salt on all sacrifices. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 8:4 Until the summer = when figs gathered into baskets. Until summer passes = until mats for drying figs folded up. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 20: Found 3 loan documents for one debtor, return to debtor. Found 3 loan documents from one lender, return to lender. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 8:8 Person’s intent determines vow. Carrying wool, suffering, vows won’t have wool on again; can wear but not carry. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:17 Whoever draws drawings on Shofar with types of colors to adorn the Shofar are not doing properly. |
| #TanyaYomiM 9Adar2: God gave Israel Torah, called “might” & “strength”. Will get reward in hereafter w/o being nullified by Divine light. |
| #EmunaYomi 357: King Solomon: “Man of faith will increase blessings, but the impatient to be rich will not be exonerated.” |
| Monday, March 18, 2024 / 8 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 2: Laws of Olah/burnt offering of birds: turtledoves or young doves, nip neck, blood on altar. Meal offerings (Minha). |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 8:2 Vowed Konam on something “until Pesach,” forbidden until reaches Pesach; “until it will be,” until Pesach passes. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 19: Found Gett in market, husband admits gave to wife, return to wife. If he doesn’t admit, don’t return to either. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 7:2 2 took vow or oath not to benefit from each other, can’t use items owned by city: market, bath, synagogue, books. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:16 Gold-platted Shofar: on mouthpiece, invalid; on inside, invalid; on outside, kosher, if doesn’t alter the sound. |
| #TanyaYomiM 8Adar2: Purpose of Hishtalshelut of this lowest & darkest of worlds so God will have satisfaction when darkness turns to light. |
| #EmunaYomi 356: W/ Emuna, person stops juggling, makes best out of resources at hand. Frugal, run business, spend $ on uninflated scale. |
| Sunday, March 17, 2024 / 7 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 1: God calls to Moshe. Speaks to him from Tent of Meeting. Laws of sacrifices: burnt offering (Olah) process and laws. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 7:8 Vowed Konam anything you make I won’t eat or wear until Pesach, if made before Pesach, can use after Pesach. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 18: Case: reason to tear Gett not because invalid, but so woman won’t collect payment of her Ktuva again with it. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 6:1 Vows off “benefit that leads to food” of friend, can’t borrow sifter, strainer, hand mill, oven, any food utensil. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:13 If a Shofar was originally long and was then cut, as long as it’s still the minimum required length, it’s kosher. |
| #TanyaYomiM 7Adar2: Hishtalshelut: downward gradation of the worlds & their descent thru many “garments” which screen light & life from God. |
| #EmunaYomi 355: Jugglers entertain fantasies of grandeur. W/ Emuna realize God decides $ they make on daily, weekly, monthly, yearly basis. |
| Shabbat, March 16, 2024 / 6 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pekudai 7: Moshe completes Mishkan. Cloud covers it, he couldn’t enter; cloud rose, Israel journeys. Cloud @ day, fire @ night. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 7:6 Vowed Konam these fruits on me, to my mouth; can’t have switched fruit, or if grew from it. Said “this” fruit, can. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 17: If owed money based on court enactment it’s like debt note; claim of repayment isn’t accepted without evidence. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 5:3 Ruben tells Simon, Levi’s produce forbidden to you; nonsense. Can’t forbid what’s not his, unless other says Amen. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:10 A Shofar made by gluing Shofar pieces together is invalid, even if mouthpiece part has minimum Shofar requirements. |
| #TanyaYomiM 6Adar2: God rests on man’s body thru good deeds. Even perfect Tzadik’s soul doesn’t lose identity or absorbed by God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 354: Some people think that they’re making big money by juggling money that’s not really their own. “Juggler” bankruptcy common. |
| Friday, March 15, 2024 / 5 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pekudai 6: Moshe built Mishkan as commanded, placed all elements, Ark, Table, Menora, Altar. Kindled lamps, offered incense. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 7:4 Sages: Vowed off of house, can’t benefit from upper story. Vowed off upper story, can benefit from house. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 16: R Meir: A person can transfer ownership of an entity that has not yet come into the world. Sages: they can’t. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 4:3 Seller vowed won’t sell for less than 4, buyer vowed won’t buy for more than 2, agreed on 3, ok. Just negotiating. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:6 If the sound of the Shofar was very thick or very thin, still kosher. All sounds from the Shofar are kosher. |
| #TanyaYomiM 5Adar2: Shouldn’t walk 4 cubits bareheaded. A wise man’s eyes & everything he possesses are in his head. God rests on his head. |
| #EmunaYomi 353: People who lack Emuna are prone to inflated egos; “What, I should sell candy or ballpoint pens?” They think should do more. |
| Thursday, March 14, 2024 / 4 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pekudai 5: God to Moshe: On 1st day of 1st month (of 2nd year) you’ll set up Mishkan w/ all elements, sanctify it & Kohens. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 7:2 Sages disagreed w/ Rabbi Meir. They ruled that if vowed off grain, only prohibited from having from the 5 grains. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 15: Field enhancement that “reaches one’s shoulders,” almost fully grown, can soon harvest. Is independent of the land. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 3:7 Oath (Shvua) doesn’t effect Mitzva; forbids self from entity. Vow (Neder) effects Mitzva; forbids entity on self. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:4 Using a Shofar from an idol sacrifice is invalid. It never loses its idolatry designation. |
| #TanyaYomiM 4Adar2: Why have souls of Benoni (intermediates) been brought into world? Why lifelong struggle with evil nature of animal soul? |
| #EmunaYomi 352: Suppose want to open business but only have $50k. Look for small business; don’t borrow $500k to finance something bigger. |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2024 / 3 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pekudai 4: All components, utensils & garments for Mishkan presented to Moshe. Moshe saw, done as commanded, he blessed them. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 6:10 Vowed off cabbage, can have asparagus; off asparagus, can’t have cabbage; off grits, can’t have grits pottage. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 14: Ruben sold Simon land w/o guarantee. As long as Simon hasn’t taken possession he can withdraw from the transaction. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 2:1 Laws of vows apply whether took vow of own volition or if other stated vow for him & he answered Amen or the like. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:1 Rosh Hashana Shofar should be from a ram & bent. Bdiavad, ok if straight. Can’t use horn of cow or most wild animals. |
| #TanyaYomiM 3Adar2: Soul’s diverse joys don’t preclude feelings of shame or having a contrite heart & humble spirit at very time of joy. |
| #EmunaYomi 351: By trying to circumvent God & purchase things on credit or loans, people dig deep financial pits that eventually fall into. |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 / 2 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pekudai 3: Ephod robe, blue wool, bells & “pomegranates” on hem. Linen tunics, caps, hats, sashes for Kohens. Tzitz for Aharon. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 6:8 Vowed off dates, can have date honey. Vowed off winter grapes, can have winter-grape vinegar. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 13: R Meir: loan w/ land guarantee, collects from liened land, if not, only unsold land. Sages: can always take liened. |
| #RambamYomi #Nedarim 1:16 There are places where people are inarticulate and mispronounce words. When they vow, we follow the local meaning. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 585:1 One must blow the Shofar while standing. Ram”a: our custom is to blow by the Bima, where we read the Torah. |
| #TanyaYomiM 2Adar2: Giving charity raises rest of income to God, provides dwelling for God, balanced against all the sacrifices. |
| #EmunaYomi 350: “Financing” is a disease. God decides how much $ we have. Gives us what we need. If don’t have funds for car, sign not time. |
| Monday, March 11, 2024 / 1 Adar2 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pekudai 2: Kohen Gadol’s Ephod garment & Choshen (Breastplate) w/ 12 different precious stones, names of Tribes of Israel. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 6:6 Vowed off meat, can have sauce & food that were cooked with meat. R’ Yehuda says can’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 12: Gett, considered detrimental to wife, can’t deliver in her absence, can’t act against person’s interest in absence. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 12:1 Took false oath or oath in vain, only receives atonement after gets retribution for desecration of God’s name. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 584:4 A Brit Mila on Rosh Hashana is performed between the reading of the Torah and the blowing of the Shofar. |
| #TanyaYomiM 1Adar2: Since Temple destruction, God’s only sanctuary are 4 cubits of Halacha. Torah study creates personal tabernacle for God. |
| #EmunaYomi 349: Businessperson that prays for enhanced Emuna learns to manage affairs w/o stress & anxiety; nothing upsets or frightens him. |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 / 30 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pekudai 1: Gold used for Mishkan: 29 Talents, 730 Shekel. Silver: 100 Talents, 1775 Shekel. Copper: 70 Talents, 2400 Shekel. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 6:5 Vowed off milk, can have curds. R’ Yosi says can’t. Vowed off curds, can have milk. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 11: People chasing crippled deer, young pigeons, field owner says my field acquires them, does. Can’t catch easily, no. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 11:2 Forbidden to take oath on any other matter w/ God’s name. Whoever does so will be uprooted from this world. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 583:2 There’s a custom to eat from the head of a lamb on Rosh Hashana night, to say “we should be as a head & not a tail.” |
| #TanyaYomiM 30Adar1: Patriarchs were “Chariot” of God, bound mind & soul to God; prophets also, each at own level; Moses surpassed them all. |
| #EmunaYomi 348: Main efforts in making a living should be constant strengthening of Emuna & trust in God. W/ Emuna, all needs are fulfilled. |
| Shabbat, March 9, 2024 / 29 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayakel 7: Altar 5x5x3 cubits, horns 4 corners, copper overlay, utensils, poles. Washstand: women’s copper mirrors. Courtyard. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 6:2 Vowed off food made in pot, only can’t have boiled food. Said Konam anything that goes in pot, can’t have anything. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 10: Fell on found item with intent to acquire, but didn’t use formal acquisition mode, 2nd came, grabbed, 2nd gets it. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 10:1 If plaintiff’s witnesses unacceptable, relative, disqualified or king: denied knowledge, took oath: not liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 582:9 Even though during year Amida is said quietly, on RoshHashana & YomKipur can be out loud. Have Machzors, so won’t err. |
| #TanyaYomiM 29Adar1: True joy of soul is to envision God’s unity, experience His proximity; it’s the purpose & goal for the creation of man. |
| #EmunaYomi 347: Say Psalm145(Ashrei) 3x/day, get portion in afterlife. Leads to Emuna: You open Your hands & provide for every living thing. |
| Friday, March 8, 2024 / 28 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayakel 6: Menora, pure gold: 3 branches/side; 3 goblets, knob, flower/branch. 7 lamps. Incense altar. Anointing oil. Incense. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 5:6 Sages: any gift given that doesn’t allow the recipient to consecrate it if he wants is not a gift at all. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 9: Rider tells walker to pick up item for him. Walker picks it up and can keep it even though rider saw it first. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 9:1 Plaintiff demands witnesses testify to moveable property claim that only they know, they swear don’t know, liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 582:5 If during 10 days of Repentance, in Amida, forgot to say Zachrenu & Mi Kamocha, don’t have to return to say it over. |
| #TanyaYomiM 28Adar1: Close to person, rebuked, didn’t repent, hate their wickedness, love them, hidden good, Divine spark, animates soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 346: Story of R’ Yitzchak Breiter, lost job, no jobs to be found, sat & learned Torah & received income from unexpected sources. |
| Thursday, March 7, 2024 / 27 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayakel 5: Gold-plated wall of acacia wood planks, 10×1.5 cubits, 2 pegs & 2 sockets/plank, supporting bars. Ark; table; poles. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 5:4 Vowed to other “I’m prohibited to you like ‘Cherem’,” person who vowed can’t derive any benefit from the other. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 8: Just as when divide animal means monetary value, not animal itself, so too with any item, divide $ value, not item. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 8:3 Accused of act w/ financial penalty & swears that didn’t, liable for oath of deposit, owes principal, but not fine. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 582:1 During 10 days of Repentance, in Amida, say Hamelech Hakadosh & Hamelech Hamishpat. If forgot, return to say over. |
| #TanyaYomiM 27Adar1: Not colleague or intimate terms, “be of disciples of Aaron, love & pursue peace, love creatures, bring close to Torah.” |
| #EmunaYomi 345: $ key proving ground for Emuna. Can’t fake it. Either believe God provides or you run around in frenzy thinking you provide. |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 / 26 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayakel 4: 10 fine linen & wool curtains, 11 goat-hair curtains, 50 loops & clasps for each; red-dyed ram skins, Tachash skins. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 5:3 Vowed not to benefit from friend’s house, field. Friend died, sold: can benefit. From specific house, field: can’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 7: R Yohanan: Man was robbed but didn’t despair of getting it back, neither owner nor robber can consecrate item. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 7:1 Denied claim after plaintiff administered oath, even if didn’t say Amen, is like said Amen in this case & is liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 581:4 Bathe & cut hair on RoshHashana eve. Custom for men to immerse in Mikveh, pray at graves, give charity to poor there. |
| #TanyaYomiM 26Adar1: See friend sinning, “hate” him & tell teacher to hate him. Refers to companion in Torah & precepts. Need to rebuke him. |
| #EmunaYomi 344: Certain sins lead directly to $ issues: fraud, theft, dishonesty, infidelity, anger, sadness, worry, family purity breach. |
| Tuesday, March 5, 2024 / 25 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayakel 3: God names Bezalel to work on Mishkan. Imbues him, Oholiab & others w/ knowledge for work. Overflow material donated. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 5:1 Courtyard neighbors vowed not to benefit from each other, can’t enter courtyard. R’ Eliezer: each enters own part. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 6: 3 oaths for unpaid bailee who claims deposit was stolen: I wasn’t negligent; didn’t take it; not in my possession. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 6:3 Can’t release self from own oath. Can’t release other of oath or vow if wiser person in area. Need teacher’s ok. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 581:1 Custom to get up at dawn to say Slichot from 1 Elul until YomKipur. Ram”a: our Slichot from Sunday before RoshHashana. |
| #TanyaYomiM 25Adar1: The basis & root of entire Torah is to raise & exalt soul high above body, to reach the Source & Root of all worlds. |
| #EmunaYomi 343: God gives a person a livelihood with no connection to that person’s abilities or righteousness. Grants life & sustenance. |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 / 24 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayakel 2: People give gold, wool, linens, skins, silver, copper, wood, spice, oil & labor for Mishkan, utensils & garments. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 4:6 Vowed not to benefit from friend, can’t lend or borrow items or money from him & can’t sell or buy from him. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 5: Herding animals that aren’t his, not presumed to graze in other people’s property. Person only sins for own benefit. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 5:1 Took oath that other will or won’t do act, not liable for false oath. Not in his power to keep or nullify. Lashed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 580:1 On the following list of days our ancestors suffered tragedies and it is appropriate to fast on them. |
| #TanyaYomiM 24Adar1: If give major consideration to body, & soul is only secondary, there’s no true love or brotherhood. Transitory things. |
| #EmunaYomi 342: God doesn’t cast loving child away. Just as always sent measure of sustenance in past, He’ll continue to do so in future. |
| Sunday, March 3, 2024 / 23 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayakel 1: Work 6 days, rest 7th. No fire on Shabat. Order to donate material & expertise to build Mishkan & Kohen’s clothing. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 4:4 Vowed not to benefit from friend, can visit him when sick, but stand, not sit. Can heal his body, not livestock. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 4: Denied got loan, witness contradicts, believe him in other cases. If was a deposit, not believed in anything else. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 4:1 Took oath won’t eat, ate less than olive-size, exempt. Took oath won’t eat this, ate it, even mustard seed, liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 578:1 Just as public fasts for troubles, individuals do for private troubles, family member sick, lost in desert, jailed. |
| #TanyaYomiM 23Adar1: View own body w/ scorn & find joy in soul alone, easy way to fulfill “Love fellow as thyself” w/ every soul of Israel. |
| #EmunaYomi 341: Once believe with complete faith that God is the only address for solving income problems, our heart fills with joy & trust. |
| Shabbat, March 2, 2024 / 22 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 7: Moshe 40 days on Mt. Sinai. Gets 2nd Tablets w/10 commandments. His face shines. People afraid of him. He used veil. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 4:2 Vowed not to benefit from friend, can pay off his Temple Shekel contribution, his debt, & return anything he lost. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 3: Case of 2 holding garment, swear. Ordinance by Sages so people won’t seize garment of another and say: It is mine. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 3:1 Compelled to take 1 of these 4 types of oaths, exempt. Can take oath if threatened by robber, murderer or taxman. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:14 Fasts that are fasted for troubles: pregnant, nursing & kids don’t fast. All allowed to eat night before the fast. |
| #TanyaYomiM 22Adar1: Dejection (Atzvut) vs bitterness over distance from God (Merirut). Atzvut negative. Merirut can agitate to get close. |
| #EmunaYomi 340: Pray to God for Emuna & trust, creating strong spiritual vessel of trust, worthy recipient of Divine blessings of abundance. |
| Friday, March 1, 2024 / 21 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 6: God: I’ll banish people of Canaan. Don’t make pacts w/ them or marry them. Destroy their idols. I’m a jealous God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 3:11 Vowed not to benefit from sons of Noah, can benefit from Jews, but not from gentiles; sons of Abraham, vice-versa. |
| #DafYomi #BavaMetzia 2: 2 came to court holding garment, each says found it or theirs, each swears doesn’t have less than half & divide it. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 2:1 Responds Amen to oath or uses any similar language of affirmation to an oath, as if made oath himself & responsible. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:11 Fast for flooding, homes fall, become graves. Don’t have to in Israel: mountains, homes of stone; except now in Zfat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 21Adar1: More learns & upholds God’s law, greater sin when doesn’t overcome impulses. If illiterate, deliberate sin=inadvertent. |
| #EmunaYomi 339: Those buried in debt should spend >1hr/day in personal prayer, seek God’s help, repent, correct deeds that generated debt. |
| Thursday, February 29, 2024 / 20 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 5: God to Moshe: Hew 2 stone tablets & I’ll inscribe them. God declares 13 attributes of mercy; Moshe bows & prostrates. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 3:10 Vowed not to benefit from those who keep Shabat, can’t benefit from Jews & Kutim (Samaritans). |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 119: Worker prunes trees, vines, shrubs, or hoes vegetables, if owner is particular about trimmings, can’t take them. |
| #RambamYomi #Shvuot 1:1 There are 4 types of oaths: futile oaths; false oaths; oaths about a deposit; oaths of testimony. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:9 Also fast for locust & grasshoppers, even if we only saw 1 wing in all land of Israel & even if didn’t touch 1 crop. |
| #TanyaYomiM 20Adar1: In category of “turn away from evil,” can realize there are many seemingly “small” sins that can turn away from. |
| #EmunaYomi 338: With Emuna and trust, we merit a pleasant and sufficient livelihood for life. |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 / 19 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 4: God: No man can see My face & live. Stay w/ me by this rock & I’ll cover you as My glory passes. You’ll see My back. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 3:7 Vowed not to benefit from those who see the sun, can’t benefit even from the blind; means those who the sun sees. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 118: Anything shepherd sells & owner would note absence if stolen, can buy. If owner wouldn’t notice absence, can’t buy. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 14:1 Positive Mitzva to cover blood of kosher wild beast or of fowl that slaughtered. Say blessing before covering. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:5 Likewise, we fast for sicknesses: if a fatal epidemic hits a city, we fast for it, as it’s an anguish of the public. |
| #TanyaYomiM 19Adar1: If hasn’t waged strenuous war versus body, hasn’t reached fight by evil inclination. Study more Torah than inclined. |
| #EmunaYomi 337: By strengthening Emuna, trust in God, end $ problems. God wants us to trust Him. If do, doesn’t need to prod us w/ $ issues. |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 / 18 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 3: Moshe: “God! If I found favor in Your eyes, Your Presence needs to come w/ us; if not, how will we be distinguished?” |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 3:5 Vowed not to benefit from sailors, can benefit from land-dwellers; but from land-dwellers, can’t from sailors. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 117: R Kahana killed man about to snitch on Jew, fled to Israel, met R Yohanan, “died” from it, revived & learned w/ him. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 13:8 Mitzva to send away mother bird applies only to non-domesticated kosher fowl; doves in dovecote, birds in wild. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:3 Also, if there is a pestilence upon pigs, we fast, for their innards are similar to that of humans. |
| #TanyaYomiM 18Adar1: Great & fierce struggle to break one’s passion; burns like fiery flame. It is an actual test. |
| #EmunaYomi 336: When pray for $, temp solution, won’t solve core $ problems. Unless reinforce trust in God, 1 $ crisis will lead to other. |
| Monday, February 26, 2024 / 17 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 2: Moshe: 2 tablets, Mt. Sinai, people restless, Golden Calf, God furious, Moshe breaks tablets, destroys Calf & rebels. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 3:3 Vow made against will: i.e. made friend vow that would eat together, but got sick; son got sick; river blocked way. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 116: Caravan in desert attacked by bandits, agree to pay ransom, calculate persons contribution based on money carried. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 12:14 Sukot, Pesah, Shavuot, RH: Animal seller must inform buyer if sold mom or daughter so don’t slaughter same day. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 575:12 Great Hallel only said if answered during fast day itself. If answered next day, don’t say Great Hallel. |
| #TanyaYomiM 17Adar1: Even if very passionate nature & tempting circumstances, still has no excuse to sin. |
| #EmunaYomi 335: Want to solve $ problems once & for all, do “root treatment”, don’t ask for $ in prayers, ask God for Emuna & trust. |
| Sunday, February 25, 2024 / 16 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 1: Census: 1/2 shekel/person >20 yrs old. Mishkan: basin, incense, anointing oil; can’t benefit from it. Betzalel named. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 3:1 Sages invalidated these 4 vows: vows of encouragement; of exaggeration; vows made in error; vows made against will. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 115: Barrel of honey broke, wine owner spilled wine to save honey, only compensated for wine loss if specified first. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 11:15 Some rule if lungs have Sirchot, can’t eat. Incorrect. Never custom in France, Spain, West; causes great loss. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 575:11 Fasting for rain, rained enough for type of land: if after noon, complete fast; before noon, eat, holiday, say Halel. |
| #TanyaYomiM 16Adar1: Be truly humble before all & any person, no matter how lowly they are. Every person has different temptation & nature. |
| #EmunaYomi 334: Prayer coupled w/ learning the chapter of Gate of Trust, from the book Duties of the Heart, is a remarkable income enhancer. |
| Shabbat, February 24, 2024 / 15 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 7: Incense altar: Acacia wood, 1×1 cubits x 2 cubits tall, gold overlay & crown, 2 rings, 2 poles. Bring incense daily. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 2:4 If made a vaguely defined vow, we interpret it stringently, but can clarify it to be more lenient. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 114: Barrel of honey broke, wine owner spilled wine to save honey (worth more), honey owner must compensate wine owner. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 10:13 Even if seems animal will live, if has 1 of conditions that Sages listed as making it Trefe, remains forbidden. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 575:7 Fasted 13 fasts for rain & not answered, reduce commerce, building, greetings. Torah scholars continue to fast. |
| #TanyaYomiM 15Adar1: One must rage against animal soul, which is the evil impulse, with stormy indignation: concealing from me God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 333: Best way to learn chapter of Gate of Trust: learn up to 15 lines/day; review 15 lines 3x/day; when finish chapter, repeat. |
| Friday, February 23, 2024 / 14 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 6: Daily sacrifice: 1yr old lamb; 1/10 fine flour w/1/4 hin olive oil; 1/4 hin wine. AM & afternoon. God sanctified. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 2:2 Times oaths (Shvua) more stringent than vows (Neder); other times reverse. Can’t take oath to transgress Mitzvah. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 113: Law of kingdom is the law, must pay taxes. Shmuel: not if no limits. Dbei R Yanai: not to self-appointed collectors. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 9:1 Psuka: if skin around marrow of spinal cord severed, Trefe. If skin split lengthwise or perforated, Kosher. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 575:5 Pregnant & nursing mothers fast on communal drought fasts except for 3 first & 7 last, but eat enough to sustain baby. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Adar1: Every time person thinks holy thoughts, becomes “vehicle” of holiness, and vice versa with impurity. |
| #EmunaYomi 332: Best advice for solving $ problems: strengthen trust in God. Great method: learn Gate of Trust, from Duties of Heart book. |
| Thursday, February 22, 2024 / 13 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 5: Sacrifice of 2nd ram. Kohens put their hands on ram, slaughter it, put blood on right earlobe, thumb & big toe. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 2:1 If person used a non-consecrated term to declare that a certain food will be prohibited to him, not prohibited. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 112: One who robs another of food and feeds it to his children, the children are exempt from paying the owner. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 8:9 Animal terrified to extent that lung shriveled up: if result of natural phenomena, Kosher; if man-induced, Trefe. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 574:5 If separates self from community, won’t see its consolation. If grieves with community, merits & sees its consolation. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Adar1: Sins of youth affect timeless supernal worlds. As if did today. If light not penetrating soul, repentance incomplete. |
| #EmunaYomi 331: $ gotten by transgressing Torah laws (lying, cheating, withholding salary, fraud, stealing) is cursed, & damages “kosher” $. |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 / 12 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 4: Induction of Kohens: Anoint Aaron. Dress Kohens. Sacrifice 1 bull, 2 rams, unleavened bread, loaves, wafers w/oil. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 1:3 If person used any term that hints that a certain food will be consecrated or prohibited to him, prohibited. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 111: Women have a saying: It’s better to sit as 2 bodies [tan du], i.e., to be married, than to sit lonely like a widow. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 7:7 Inflate lungs, if makes sound, place item on it; if flutters, Trefe. Can’t find, put in water, if bubbles, Trefe. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 574:2 Went from city that don’t fast to city that does, fasts w/ them, even if plan to return. Outside city limit, can eat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 12Adar1: Benoni, animal soul from SitraAchra pervades blood & flesh. Allows lusting drive to lust for forbidden things. |
| #EmunaYomi 330: W/ Emuna, understand that God provides livelihood within framework of Torah’s commands. $ destined to get, by honest means. |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 / 11 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 3: For Aaron: Robe, blue wool; Tzitz of gold on forehead. Kohens: linen tunics, sashes, hats & pants, lest die in Holy. |
| #MishnaYomi #Nedarim 1:1 All colloquial terms for vows have same effect as the vows themselves; same for devotions; oaths & Nazarite vows. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 110: Stole from convert, swore that didn’t, convert died, thief pays principal + 1/5 to Kohen and brings Asham sacrifice. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 6:1 Nekuva: if puncture of any size reaches inner cavity of 11 organs, Trefe, can’t eat the animal. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 573:1 Megilat Taanit (Scroll of Fasts) nullified. Can fast on all holidays mentioned in scroll, except Hanuka & Purim. |
| #TanyaYomiM 11Adar1: Hillel did “kindness” to body to feed it. Identified more w/ his soul than w/ body; regarded body as foreign. |
| #EmunaYomi 329: Without trust in God wrack brains deciding whether to beg, borrow or steal; work overtime at expense of health & family. |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 / 10 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 2: Hoshen worn by Kohen Gadol: Gold setting; 2 gold chains; gold, blue, purple, red wool & twisted linen; 12 stones. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 13:9 2 men have each other’s debt notes: Admon: man w/ last dated note says, if I owed you how did you borrow from me? |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 109: Who doesn’t have relatives who can get restitution? Convert with no heirs. Item stolen from him returned to Kohen. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 5:2 8 maladies that if affect animal, Trefe & can’t eat: Drusa; Nekuva; Haseira; Netula; Psuka; Kerua; Nefula; Shbura. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 571:3 City under siege, person pursued, or has evil spirit, don’t fast, need strength. Accept to fast for when saved. |
| #TanyaYomiM 10Adar1: Need to set appointed time to humble self to crush & cast down the SitraAchra to the ground. |
| #EmunaYomi 328: Those without trust in God think of a hundred different ploys to make $, including cheating on taxes or outright stealing. |
| Sunday, February 18, 2024 / 9 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 1: Olive oil to light Menora. Appointment of Aaron & sons as Kohens. Special garments for Aaron, the Kohen Gadol. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 13:7 Went overseas, path to field lost, when return: Admon: takes shortest path. Sages: pays for path or can fly there. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 108: Thief admitted of own accord that stole, pays 1.2x. Admitted after witnesses testified, doesn’t pay it. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 4:2 Jew doesn’t know 5 factors that disqualify & laws of Shechita, even if slaughters correctly, forbidden to eat it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 571:2 Torah scholars forbidden to do private fasts, diminishes holy work, unless do so with community. Same for teachers. |
| #TanyaYomiM 9Adar1: Added struggle of Benoni, at times has dullness of heart, light of soul doesn’t penetrate. Need to crush body. |
| #EmunaYomi 327: Those who lack trust in God blame $ problems on long list of “villains”: selves, others, curse bad luck, omens, nonsense. |
| Shabbat, February 17, 2024 / 8 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Truma 7: Courtyard: N & S 100 cubits long, 20 pillars; E & W 50 cubits long; pillars had silver bands & hooks & copper sockets. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 13:5 Admon: Bride’s father promised dowry $ to future husband, reneged; bride can say, either marry me or release me. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 107: One who admits part of claim must take oath. Wanted to deny whole claim but wasn’t that insolent, hence given oath. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 3:1 5 factors disqualify slaughter; Shechita fundamental to guard against: Shehiya; Drisa; Halada; Hagrama; Ikur. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 570:1 Vowed to fast # of days & included Shabat or holiday: if general vow, doesn’t need release from vow; if Neder, does. |
| #TanyaYomiM 8Adar1: When divine soul summons its strength for prayer, Kelipah also gathers strength to confuse & topple w/ foreign thoughts. |
| #EmunaYomi 326: Best way to compensate for $ deficiency is by fixing misdeeds & praying for God’s compassion; can glide thru $ problems. |
| Friday, February 16, 2024 / 7 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Truma 6: Altar: acacia wood, 5×5 cubits, 3 cubits tall; copper-plated horns at corners; copper-plated poles at sides to carry. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 13:4 Admon: Claim owed jars of oil, defendant admits to empty jars; defendant takes oath, as admitting part of claim. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 106: Watchman swore item stolen, witnesses testify he stole it, pays 2x. If admitted swore falsely, pays 1.2x + Asham. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 2:13 Attached knife to water-wheel, correctly cut animal’s neck: if man caused water to flow, kosher only 1st turn. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:12 Fasting for troubles, dream, or for community, not time for pleasure, frivolity, or happy mood. Time to worry, mourn. |
| #TanyaYomiM 7Adar1: “Sanctify yourselves & be holy.” By abstaining from permissible things helped from above to expel SitraAchra from heart. |
| #EmunaYomi 325: During $ loss, consider: all from God; this is exactly what He wants; it’s for the best; message to stir self-evaluation. |
| Thursday, February 15, 2024 / 6 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Truma 5: Dividing curtain over 4 pillars, between Ark (Holy of Holies) & the Holy which has Table on north & Menora on south. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 13:2 Man went overseas, left wife, 2nd man supported her. Chanan: he lost his $. Kohen Gadol sons: takes oath, collects. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 105: Robbed Hametz b4 Pesach, returned after Pesach, even though lost value, doesn’t have to pay, as no visible damage. |
| #RambamYomi #Shechita 1:23 Shochet must check knife tip, sides before slaughter. Pass back & forth on finger & nail. Can’t have any blemish. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:10 Vowed to visit graves of Tzadikim in some place, was delayed for a while, then was hired to go there, trip counts. |
| #TanyaYomiM 6Adar1: Even for fully permissible things, the more of his impulse that man sacrifices, the more the SitraAchra is subdued. |
| #EmunaYomi 324: Even when money is tight, those w/ trust in God know their financial problems come from God. Don’t blame selves or others. |
| Wednesday, February 14, 2024 / 5 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Truma 4: Mishkan: Planks of acacia wood: 20 on south, 20 on north, 6 on west + 2 corners. 2 silver sockets under each plank. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 12:4 R’ Meir/RSBG: Woman in father’s home, can collect Ktuva forever, in husband’s home, up to 25 years. Sages: reverse. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 104: Can’t pay loan to creditor thru agent that has creditor’s sign [Deyokani]. Not enough proof that really his agent. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 17:31 Forbidden to delay relieving oneself; makes soul detestable, besides bringing on self severe illnesses. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:5 Fasted on Chag, HolHamoed, RoshHodesh, Hanuka, Purim or ErevYomKipur for dream, needs to fast again to repent for it. |
| #TanyaYomiM 5Adar1: God gratified when SitraAchra subdued at its strongest, when soars like eagle. God brings it down by efforts of Benoni. |
| #EmunaYomi 323: The distinct sign of trust in God is when a person’s thoughts don’t focus on money; don’t worry where next meal coming from. |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 / 4 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Truma 3: Menora: 7 branches, 1 piece of gold. Mishkan: 10 curtains of colored linen & wool. 11 curtains of goat hair over it. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 12:1 Man married woman, made agreement w/ him that he would support her daughter for 5 years, needs to support 5 years. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 103: Robbed 1 of 5 people, doesn’t know who, 5 say was them: R Tarfon: place $ between them & leave. R Akiva: pay each 1. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 16:1 Ratios to nullify forbidden food depends. If leaven, spice or important, slightest amount forbids whole mixture. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:3 One who vows to fast a certain number of fasts can push them off until the winter. |
| #TanyaYomiM 4Adar1: Don’t be depressed or troubled if in constant conflict w/ evil inclination. Perhaps created to subjugate SitraAchra. |
| #EmunaYomi 322: One who trusts in God is relieved of worry about livelihood & free to focus on their specific task on earth w/ a clear mind. |
| Monday, February 12, 2024 / 3 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Truma 2: Details for making Ark cover with Cherubim. God will speak to Moshe from atop cover. Instructions for Showbread Table. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 11:5 Court appraisal that subtracted or added 1/6th (or more) of value, sale is void. R’ Shimon b Gamliel: sale valid. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 102: A craftsman who deviates from his assignment gets either the expenses or the enhancement, whichever is worse. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 15:5 Cases where a forbidden food mixed w/ permitted food is nullified may need ratio of 60:1, 100:1 or 200:1. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:1 Vowed to fast certain day, forgot & ate, should still complete fast. Applies to dream fasts, public fasts or Yartzeit. |
| #TanyaYomiM 3Adar1: Sadness ‘cuz of conceit that not at rank of Tzadik. Would that he be a Benoni & not a wicked person for a single moment. |
| #EmunaYomi 321: Complete trust in God includes the trust that livelihood is part of God’s Divine Providence over every creation. |
| Sunday, February 11, 2024 / 2 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Truma 1: God: Gather gold, silver, copper, threads, skins, wood, oil, spices, gems to build Me a Sanctuary; I’ll reside w/ you. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 11:3 Woman sold, left as collateral, or gifted her Ktuva or portion of it, can only sell remainder w/ court approval. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 101: Dyed garment with dye extracted from peels of Orla, must be burned, as it is prohibited to derive benefit from Orla. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 14:13 When eat from forbidden food because of desire or hungry, liable. If lost in desert & nothing else to eat, ok. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 566:8 All public fasts have priestly blessings (Birkat Kohanim) at the afternoon prayer (Mincha), except for Yom Kippur. |
| #TanyaYomiM 2Adar1: When evil thoughts & desires enter mind & averts them, be happy. Passively abstained from sin, get reward like Mitzva. |
| #EmunaYomi 320: If one believes that God is the life-giving Creator, one should also believe that the Creator sustains His creations. |
| Shabbat, February 10, 2024 / 1 Adar1 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Mishpatim 7: God: will drive enemies out of your land slowly. Moshe goes up to Mt Sinai 40 days; leaves Aaron & Hur in charge. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 11:1 Widow supported from orphans’ property; her earnings go to them; they don’t have to pay her burial. Her heirs do. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 100: “And you shall show them the way wherein they must walk and work that they must do,” must go beyond letter of law. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 13:8 Can give wine to non-Jew to safekeep in closed container, if has 2 distinguishing marks, “seal within a seal.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 566:5 During a communal fast, a Hazan (prayer leader) who isn’t fasting shouldn’t lead the prayers. |
| #TanyaYomiM 1Adar1: Can’t conquer evil nature w/ laziness & heaviness; stems from sadness. Need alacrity, from joy, heart worry-free. |
| #EmunaYomi 319: God sustains all His creations, from the one-celled amoeba to magnificent galaxies. He who gives life also gives livelihood. |
| Friday, February 9, 2024 / 30 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Mishpatim 6: God: Sending angel w/ you to destroy enemies in Canaan. If you listen to Me, I’ll bless you & destroy enemies. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 10:6 Sold field, wife1 wrote to buyer I have no land-claim, wife2 claims from buyer, wife1 from wife2, buyer from wife1. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 99: If advanced dinar to butcher for slaughter services, he’s liable if damaged animal and has to pay damages. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 12:17 Jew left non-Jew in store, if Jew comes & goes, wine kosher. If tells non-Jew will travel, wine forbidden. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 566:3 Hazan says Aneinu as separate Bracha only if 10 fasters in synagogue; even if 10 fasters in city, doesn’t count. |
| #TanyaYomiM 30Shvat: When one becomes aware that ready to surrender one’s life to God, can face one’s evil nature and always vanquish it. |
| #EmunaYomi 318: Quality of person’s livelihood depends on their Emuna. Serious efforts to reinforce trust in God can improve livelihood. |
| Thursday, February 8, 2024 / 29 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Mishpatim 5: Don’t favor poor in court or take bribes. Stay far from lies. Don’t work land 7th yr. Rest Shabbat. 3 Pilgrimages. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 10:4 Had 3 wives, died, wife 1 had Ktuva of 100 dinar, 2 of 200, 3 of 300. Different split options based on amount left. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 98: If one gave items to craftsmen to fix and they damaged them, the craftsmen are liable to pay for the damage. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 11:8 If non-Jew touched wine, Jew prohibited to drink it. If was idolatrous non-Jew, can’t even benefit from it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 565:6 One who fasts and publicizes himself to brag that he is fasting is punished. |
| #TanyaYomiM 29Shvat: Union with God within limits of time of Torah study or doing Mitzva. When do anything else, separated from God. |
| #EmunaYomi 317: Guarding one’s eyes from impure books, movies, magazines, websites, helps escape lust that makes normal person insane. |
| Wednesday, February 7, 2024 / 28 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Mishpatim 4: Give God 1stborns. DON’T: curse judges, princes; eat Treif meat; false witness. Do help w/ lost or laden animal. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 10:1 Has 2 wives, he dies, 1st wife precedes 2nd. Has 1 wife, she dies, remarries, he dies, 2nd wife & heirs precede. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 97: Ancient Jerusalem coin: Names of David and Solomon inscribed on 1 side, Jerusalem the Holy City was on the 2nd side. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 10:2 Hadash (new grain): Can’t eat of 5 grains before Nisan 16. Applies in Israel & Diaspora, w/ or w/o Temple. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 565:2 Forgot to say Aneinu in Mincha of fast, don’t repeat Amida. Remembered before moved feet, say at end w/o Chatimah. |
| #TanyaYomiM 28Shvat: It’s easy to restrain & subjugate one’s nature when consider deeply that it’s less painful than the pangs of death. |
| #EmunaYomi 316: It’s easier to poison the mind than it is to poison the body. |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024 / 27 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Mishpatim 3: Laws of damages, borrowers, thieves, renters, seduction, witchcraft, bestiality, idolatry, lending & more. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 9:9 Woman shows Gett but not Ktuva, collects standard amount of Ktuva. Shows Ktuva but not Gett, doesn’t get anything. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 96: Robbed animal or Canaanite slave, aged in his possession diminishing its value, robber pays value at time of robbery. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 9:1 Forbidden to cook meat & milk together, eat it, or benefit from it. Must bury it. Even its ashes are forbidden. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 564:1 Fast starts in morning: can eat night before until dawn, unless went to sleep; unless said will eat if wakes b4 dawn. |
| #TanyaYomiM 27Shvat: Stir self as lion w/ might & courage against evil nature that weighs down body, sloth, of earth element of animal soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 315: Guarding one’s eyes & mind from lewd & forbidden input is just as important as guarding one’s mouth from swallowing poison. |
| Monday, February 5, 2024 / 26 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Mishpatim 2: Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, etc. (Oral tradition explains that means compensation for monetary equivalent). |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 9:6 Widow became administrator of husband’s property, heirs can impose oath on her about the future, but not the past. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 95: Torah scholar who knowingly bought land from robber, has to return land to original own, plus enhanced value of land. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 8:11 9 kosher butchers, 1 not, doesn’t know from which got, can’t eat. Meat found on street & most stores kosher, ok. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 562:12 Fast decreed on public, individual doesn’t decree for self in preceding day’s Minha. Hazan announces & accepted. |
| #TanyaYomiM 26Shvat: Says I’ll sin then repent, not given chance to repent. But if grabs himself nothing can stand in the way of repentance. |
| #EmunaYomi 314: The more a person succumbs to lust, lewd thoughts, the less sane he becomes. People do insane things to fulfill their lusts. |
| Sunday, February 4, 2024 / 25 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Mishpatim 1: Hebrew slave works 6 yrs; released 7th. If want to stay, stays until Jubilee. Killer is killed, unless accident. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 9:4 Man placed wife as shopkeeper of his store or administrator of property, can impose oath on her whenever he wants. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 94: Stole wheat, made bread, separated Chala & blessed – cursed: “The robber who recites a blessing blasphemes God.” |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 7:5 3 types of forbidden fat, liable for Karet if eat: fat on digestive organs; on kidneys; on flanks. Tail-fat ok. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 562:8 Declared nonconsecutive private fasts (Monday, Thursday, Monday), debate if 1 declaration enough or if need for each. |
| #TanyaYomiM 25Shvat: Meaning of “but the thing is very close to you” that at any time person able to rid self of folly & reconnect to God. |
| #EmunaYomi 313: “Evil thoughts & contemplations of lust make people crazy.” Strong correlation between personal holiness and mental health. |
| Shabbat, February 3, 2024 / 24 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Yitro 7: Jews saw voices, Shofar, smoking mountain, trembled, stood back: “Moshe, you talk to us & we’ll listen, lest we die.” |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 9:2 Man dies, has widow, creditors & heirs, had $ elsewhere: R’ Tarfon: $ goes to weakest. R’ Akiva: goes to heirs. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 93: “Drag wood after a property owner.” Being close to wealthy can lead to wealth. Lot got rich from being with Abraham. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 6:10 Meat doesn’t release all its blood unless salted & washed thoroughly. Wash, salt, wash until exit water clean. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 562:6 To take on private fast, in Amida of Mincha day before, say: fasting tomorrow, may my prayers on my fast be accepted. |
| #TanyaYomiM 24Shvat: 365 prohibitive commands: violate, contrary to God’s Will & Wisdom, very opposite, leads to total separation from God. |
| #EmunaYomi 312: Only way to guard against the pitfalls of the evil inclination is by strengthening Torah learning and strengthening Emuna. |
| Friday, February 2, 2024 / 23 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Yitro 6: I am God. Don’t have others. Don’t take My name in vain. Sabbath. Parents. Don’t: kill, adultery, steal, lie, covet. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 9:1 Man adds in Ktuva that has no claim on her property, can still enjoy its fruits during her lifetime & he inherits. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 92: One who asks for compassion from God on behalf of other and requires compassion for same matter, he’s answered first. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 5:14 Did Shchita, found living fetus in animal, doesn’t need Shchita (can kill other way), unless steps on ground. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 562:3 Individual took on self a fast on Friday, needs to fast until stars come out, unless said was until end of prayers. |
| #TanyaYomiM 23Shvat: When occupied w/ Torah, soul & its “garments”, brain, mouth, merged in perfect unity w/ Supreme Will & light of En Sof. |
| #EmunaYomi 311: The evil inclination has all kinds of ploys to trap a person, and uses a variety of temptations to twist one’s judgement. |
| Thursday, February 1, 2024 / 22 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Yitro 5: Jews: “All God says, we’ll do.” Moshe: Prepare 3 days. Smoke & fire on Mt. Sinai. Sound of Shofar grows stronger. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 8:6 Shomeret Yavam to whom property falls, B’ Shamai & B’ Hilel agree she can sell or give away property & it’s valid. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 91: One who abstains from wine called sinner; more so if abstains from everything; even more so if causes harm to self. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 4:8 Can’t eat animal (after proper slaughter) if was dead (Nevela) or about to die (Trefa) no matter what the cause. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 561:5 Came & went from Jerusalem, & came again within 30 days, don’t need to do Kriya again. If more than 30 days, does. |
| #TanyaYomiM 22Shvat: All the supernal worlds receive their vitality from light & life that are derived from the Torah – His Will & Wisdom. |
| #EmunaYomi 310: As the evil inclination wants a person to sin, he injects that person with a dose of insanity. |
| Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / 21 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Yitro 4: Month 3 after Exodus, Israel at Mt. Sinai. Moshe goes up mountain. God tells him to say: If keep My covenant, Chosen. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 8:4 Wife’s produce: attached to field @ marriage, to man; @ divorce, to her. Unattached, @ marriage hers; divorce, his. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 90: Man uncovered woman’s head in market, R Akiva fined him 400 dinar for humiliation, though she uncovered to save less. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 3:5 Can nurse infant ’til age 4 or 5. If weaned 3+ days & healthy, don’t nurse if over 24 months; less, nurses again. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 560:5 It is forbidden for a person to fill his mouth with laughter in this world. |
| #TanyaYomiM 21Shvat: Thought, meditation on words of Torah are completely merged in perfect unity w/ the Supreme Will; not merely a vehicle. |
| #EmunaYomi 309: The evil inclination wants to drive a person crazy. A person doesn’t sin unless the spirit of insanity enters his brain. |
| Tuesday, January 30, 2024 / 20 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Yitro 3: Moshe follows Yitro’s advice, appoints men of substance as judges/ministers of 1,000, 100, 50 & 10. Yitro goes home. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 8:3 If wife got inheritance or gift, buy land for her with it, husband benefits from produce of the land. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 89: R Meir: forbidden for man to remain living together with his wife for even one hour without her marriage contract. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 2:1 Camel, pig, rabbit, hare, chew cud or split hoofs; can’t eat them & certainly not any animal w/ no kosher sign. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 560:2 Post-Temple: when groom marries woman, put ashes on his head on Tfilin spot. Custom to break cup. Remember Jerusalem. |
| #TanyaYomiM 20Shvat: Organs of human body which perform the commandments, truly become vehicle for the Supreme Will. |
| #EmunaYomi 308: R’ Nachman of Breslov teaches: “by learning Torah, one is saved from madness.” (Abridged Likutei Moharan 1:1). |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 / 19 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Yitro 2: Moshe judges Jews from morning until evening. Yitro says: not good. You need to delegate & create strong judiciary. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 7:10 Compel man to divorce if he’s: leper; polypus; dog dung gatherer; copper-smelter; tanner. Even if she knew before. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 88: “One from among your brothers shall you set a king over you,” disqualifies both converts and slaves from being king. |
| #RambamYomi #Maachalot 1:2 Chews cud, no teeth on upper jaw. Chews cud, has split hoofs, except camel. Split hoofs, chews cud, except pig. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 560:1 Post-Temple: don’t paint & mold house like kings. Plaster w/ mortar, whitewash w/ lime & leave 1 cubit w/o whitewash. |
| #TanyaYomiM 19Shvat: Commandments are “organs” of the King, just as body organs are soul’s garment, immediately follows instructions. |
| #EmunaYomi 307: Belief in the words of the wise together with Emuna in God is the key to mental health. |
| Sunday, January 28, 2024 / 18 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Yitro 1: Moshe’s father-in-law, Yitro, heard about miracles, brings Moshe’s wife & 2 sons to meet in desert. Yitro blesses God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 7:8 Newlywed discovers hidden blemishes on wife, needs proof was from before, to claim that was “mistaken transaction.” |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 87: Person caused injury, pays for damage, pain, medical costs, loss of livelihood, and humiliation; ox pays only damage. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 22:1 Man forbidden to be secluded w/ any woman that’s prohibited to him. Only exceptions are mom w/ son; dad w/ daughter. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 559:7 BritMila on 9Av, do so after Kinot, some wait until after midday. If mom present, she drinks wine, if not, a kid does. |
| #TanyaYomiM 18Shvat: Torah & God entirely one. Commandments are Supreme Will, His true desire. Life & sustenance dependent on performance. |
| #EmunaYomi 306: Ignoring the wise can cause insanity. A person acts insane only because he ignores the advice of others. |
| Shabbat, January 27, 2024 / 17 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Beshalah 7: No water. Moshe draws from rock. Amalek attacks Jews. Moshe sends Joshua to fight. When Moshe’s hands raised, win. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 7:6 Jewish custom violations: woman goes out w/ hair uncovered; spins thread in market; flirts w/ men. R’ Tarfon: loud. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 86: Smeared depilatory on person’s head, liable for 5 indemnities; there’s no humiliation greater than losing one’s hair. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 21:2 Man is forbidden to motion w/ hands, feet, eyes, joke, smell perfume or gaze at a woman that’s prohibited to him. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 559:4 On 9Av, don’t say Tachanun nor fall on faces (Nefilat Apayim), because 9Av is called a “Moed” (festival). |
| #TanyaYomiM 17Shvat: Contractions & concealment of God’s Countenance is so powerful, that even unclean things, Kelipot & SitraAchra created. |
| #EmunaYomi 305: Person connected to the truth is happy serving God the best way they can, without going into hair-splitting stringencies. |
| Friday, January 26, 2024 / 16 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Beshalah 6: Quails cover Israelite camp in evening, Manna falls at dawn. Enough Manna per person/day. 2x on Friday for Shabbat. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 7:5 Man vows to prohibit wife from entering house of mourning or house of feasting, must divorce her & pay her Ktuva. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 85: Local doctor has incentive to ensure patient fully heals; doctor from distant place has none once he’s received fee. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 20:2 Kohen w/ established lineage: 2 witnesses state he’s Kohen of unbroken descent of Kohen who served at Temple Altar. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 558:1 On afternoon of 9Av Temple caught fire & burned until sunset of 10Av. Therefore don’t eat meat or drink wine on 10Av. |
| #TanyaYomiM 16Shvat: “Contractions” of God’s presence hides light, life-force of God’s word; won’t reveal more than lower worlds can handle. |
| #EmunaYomi 304: Those who demand angelic deportment from themselves are therefore candidates for frustration, gloom & disappointment. |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 / 15 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Beshalah 5: Jews get to desert. Complain to Moshe that starving. God announces will rain down bread from heaven upon them. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 7:3 Man vows to prohibit wife from adorning herself with any type of adornment, must divorce her & pay her Ktuva. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 84: Discussion of how “Eye for an eye” means financial compensation; how evaluate damages; no “fines” in Bavel. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 19:17 Says other not Jew, suspect accuser. Person brazen, cruel, hates people, suspect that perhaps not Jew but Givoni. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 557:1 On 9Av say “Nahem” in blessing of “Boneh Yerushalayim” & “Aneinu” in “Shomea Tfila.” If forgot, don’t repeat Amida. |
| #TanyaYomiM 15Shvat: God’s speech & thought absolutely united w/ His essence & being, even after His speech materialized creation of worlds. |
| #EmunaYomi 303: Remember that the Torah wasn’t given to angels, but to human beings with human limitations. |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 / 14 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Beshalah 4: Jews cross the sea on dry land. Egyptians followed, sea drowns them all. Moshe and Jews sing Song of the Sea. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 6:7 R’ Yosi: Dad sets trustee to buy field or dowry for daughter, daughter says I trust groom, give me $, trustee can’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 83: Dog barked at pregnant woman, frightening her. Owner says don’t worry, dog not dangerous. Too late. Woman miscarried. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 18:7 Adulteress forbidden to husband. Israelite’s wife raped, returns to husband. Kohen’s wife raped, forbidden to him. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:25 If eat & drink on 9Av, will not see joy of Jerusalem. All that mourn Jerusalem will merit to see it in her joy. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Shvat: Man’s speech apart from Man. God’s “speech” not separate, means Revealing. 10 of these emanations created the world. |
| #EmunaYomi 302: Stringencies in religious observance are madness. Do what can with innocence and simplicity of thought and intent. |
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 / 13 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Beshalah 3: Pillar of smoke & fire between Jews & Egypt. Moshe raises staff, strong wind from east blows overnight. Sea splits. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 6:5 Dad stipulated marrying off daughter without clothing (part of her dowry), husband must send clothing to her before. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 82: Jews traveled 3 days w/o hearing Torah, became weary. Prophets instituted reading Torah, Shabat, Monday, Thursday. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 17:1 3 women prohibited to all Kohens: divorcee; Zonah (defined Ch18); Chalalah (see Ch19). To Kohen Gadol, those 3+widow. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:22 Working on 9Av follows local custom, but if do, reduce, as all reduce business efforts from the beginning of Av. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Shvat: After desires find way to heart thru stimulus of wisdom/intellect/knowledge, returns to brain to determine how acquire. |
| #EmunaYomi 301: The result of an hour a day in personal prayer is increased happiness and decreased stress and worry. |
| Monday, January 22, 2024 / 12 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Beshalah 2: Egyptians catch Jews w/ back to sea. Jews panic. Moshe: Don’t worry. God will fight for you & destroy them. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 6:4 Bride promises dowry $, groom assigns in Ktuva 6 Dinar for every 4 Dinar. R’ Shimon: all should follow local custom. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 81: Joshua stipulated ten conditions regarding use of the land when he apportioned the land of Israel among the tribes. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 16:12 Male of any species can’t take potion to cause loss of sexual potency. Woman permitted to prevent conception. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:20 We don’t greet “Shalom” to each other on 9Av. If ignorant does greet, respond to him in quiet tone, with solemnity. |
| #TanyaYomiM 12Shvat: When man utters word, it’s nothing compared to faculty of speech, more so to faculty of thought, even more so to soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 300: Devote 1 hr/day in self-evaluation, repentance & prayer, have nothing to worry about. God doesn’t have to send wake-up call. |
| Sunday, January 21, 2024 / 11 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Beshalah 1: Jews leave Egypt. Moshe takes Joseph’s bones. Pharaoh realizes freed Jews, takes army w/ 600 chariots & pursues. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 6:2 Agreed on dowry $ with future son-in-law who then dies, doesn’t have to give same $ to his brother if does Yibum. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 80: Convert inherited dogs and pigs, court doesn’t make him sell all of it immediately. Rather, can sell them gradually. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 15:9 Convert marries Jewess or Jew marries female convert, child Jew in all respects & prohibited to marry Mamzer. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:16 Forbidden to wear leather shoes on 9Av, but fabric, wood, bark, rubber, permitted. Wood covered w/ leather forbidden. |
| #TanyaYomiM 11Shvat: God was Alone, Single & Unique before He created existence & remains Alone, Single & Unique after He created existence. |
| #EmunaYomi 299: Fear is expression of lack of Emuna, particularly that all God does is for best. Person w/ Emuna doesn’t fear anything. |
| Shabbat, January 20, 2024 / 10 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bo 7: Laws: Sanctity of 1stborn; remember day of Exodus; children will ask, tell them God took us out with mighty hand; tfilin. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 5:8 Man must provide wife bed, mattress, reed mat, head kerchief, girdle; shoes every festival; clothing of 50 zuz/yr. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 79: Torah stricter w/ thief (hides) than robber (public). Robber doesn’t fear God or people, thief fears people, not God. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 14:1 Non-Jew wants to convert. Ask him why. Don’t know that Jews persecuted? If says knows & wants anyway, accept him. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:14 If walked on journey on 9Av & feet are weary, allowed to wash feet. |
| #TanyaYomiM 10Shvat: “Candle of God=soul of man.” Like flame wants to rise from wick, soul wants to leave body, unite w/ God, be nullified. |
| #EmunaYomi 298: All suffer some emotional problems: boredom, no satisfaction, anger, worry, nervous, mood swings, +. Emuna cures these ills. |
| Friday, January 19, 2024 / 9 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bo 6: Death of 1stborns. All Egypt clamor: Jews leave. “Lend” gold, silver, garments. Jews make Matza. Laws of Pesach night. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 5:6 Relations w/ wife: man of leisure, daily; worker 2x/wk; donkey rider 1x/wk; camel rider 1/30days; sailor 1/6months. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 78: Can’t redeem firstborn donkey with: calf; non-domesticated animal; slaughtered animal; Treifa; hybrids; Koy. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 13:5 Nowadays, when non-Jew wants to convert, needs circumcision & immersion. When Temple is rebuilt, brings sacrifice. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:9 If hands got dirty on 9Av with mud or filth allowed to wash, but not entire hand. Just what need to remove dirt. |
| #TanyaYomiM 9Shvat: Chochma(wisdom) source of intelligence/comprehension above Bina(understanding) intellectual understanding/comprehension. |
| #EmunaYomi 297: The more a person corrects and strengthens Emuna, the more he or she will enjoy mental and emotional health. |
| Thursday, January 18, 2024 / 8 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bo 5: Moshe instructs elders for Pesach night (sacrifice, bloody doorposts, stay indoors, will protect from death). Jews obey. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 5:4 Wife should work even if doesn’t need $. R’ Eliezer: Idleness leads to licentiousness. R’ Shimon: leads to dullness. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 77: If sells Korban, not a valid sale, no 4 or 5x payment incurred, so too, no 4 or 5x payment for their slaughter. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 12:17 When non-Jew converts & accepts all Torah’s Mitzvot, considered Jew in all matters, can marry Jew immediately. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:7 Washing is forbidden on 9Av, whether in hot or cold water. One is not even allowed to put their finger in water. |
| #TanyaYomiM 8Shvat: Patriarchs = “Chariots”. Transmitted to descendants Nefesh / Ruach / Neshama of 10 Sefirot of 4 worlds. |
| #EmunaYomi 296: Born healthy & succumb to fear, anxiety, depression, other mental & emotional difficulties; blemished Emuna root of problem. |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / 7 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bo 4: Prediction of Death of 1stborn. Commands: 1st month. Pascual lamb. Blood on doorposts. Matza. No leavened bread 7 days. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 5:2: Bride & groom get up to 12 months to prepare for wedding. If didn’t marry yet, bride can eat from groom’s property. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 76: R Shimon: blood ready to be sprinkled as if already sprinkled; animal ready to be redeemed as if already redeemed. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 11:16 Ritual impurity, Ervah status doesn’t end for woman until immerses in kosher Mikva w/ no separation of skin & water. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:5 Pregnant, nursing: fast on 9Av like Yom Kipur. Exempt from other 3 fasts; should only eat w/ purpose to sustain baby. |
| #TanyaYomiM 7Shvat: “Very close,” even person w/ limited understanding of God, His greatness, can still easily observe Mitzvot, study Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 295: Emotional confusion results from confused Emuna. Emotional weakness outcome of weak Emuna. Rule of thumb for mental illness. |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 / 6 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bo 3: Pharaoh says Jews can leave, but without cattle. Moshe insists. God says: 1 last plague & “borrow” stuff from Egyptians. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 5:1 Sages said virgin bride gets 200 Dinar & widow 100, but husband can add more. If she’s widowed or divorced gets all. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 75: Admitted liable to pay a fine, exempt from paying even if afterward witnesses come and testify to his liability. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 10:3 Developed embryo: size of lentil, 2 eyes, size of fly’s, apart; 2 nostrils, close to each other; mouth hairsbreadth. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 554:1 9Av forbidden: to wash, anoint, wear leather shoes, have marital relations. Can’t learn Torah, except for sad topics. |
| #TanyaYomiM 6Shvat: When sin, lowers Divine spark which vitalizes soul; Shechina in exile. Repent, heart breaks, forces of evil dispersed. |
| #EmunaYomi 294: Soul & Emuna 1 aspect. Emotional health directly related to level of Emuna. Emotional disturbances from breakdown in Emuna. |
| Monday, January 15, 2024 / 5 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bo 2: Locust come, blot out the sky & consume everything. Pharaoh recants. Moshe removes. Then plague of Darkness for 3 days. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 4:11 Didn’t write in Ktuva “I’ll house & feed our girls until they’re betrothed.” Still has to anyway. Court enactment. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 74: How court knows 1st testimony false from 2nd testimony? 1st testified person was murdered, “victim” walks into court. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 9:10 Woman’s garment bloodstained: below belt, impure; above belt, pure; on sleeve, if reaches genital area, impure. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 552:12 Tachanun is not recited during Mincha of eve of 9Av as it’s called a “Moed” (holiday). |
| #TanyaYomiM 5Shvat: For the wicked to repent, they have to shatter the Kelipot, an iron partition between them and God, with broken spirit. |
| #EmunaYomi 293: God gratified when we pass test of faith that comes w/ affliction. Reinforcing faith can insure health of body, mind & soul. |
| Sunday, January 14, 2024 / 4 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bo 1: Moshe to Pharaoh: Give in, let my people go worship God, or locust will come & eat everything left over from the hail. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 4:9 Wife captive, husband must ransom. Can’t divorce, send Ktuva, say ransom self. Can do so to say pay for own healing. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 73: Retroactive disqualification of conspiring witnesses. 1 of 6 cases where law like Abaye vs Rava (YaAL KGaM). |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 8:2 Before menstruation woman may have a symptom: yawn; sneeze; anxiety by stomach & lower intestines; goosebumps; warm. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 552:8 3 shouldn’t sit together when eat 9Av Seuda Mafseket, so won’t be obligated to make Zimun. Rather, each sits alone. |
| #TanyaYomiM 4Shvat: “The thing is very close to you, in your mouth & heart to do.” Counter-intuitive; hard to change. Easy if control brain. |
| #EmunaYomi 292: Bedridden can use available time for soul-searching that can lead to full recovery, instead of wasting time on folly. |
| Shabbat, January 13, 2024 / 3 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaera 7: Moshe warns of Hail. Egyptians that believed him put servants & animals indoor & spared. Hail mixed with fire falls. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 4:7 Husband didn’t sign Ktuva, if was virgin bride, she gets 200 Dinar; if was widow, gets 100 Dinar. Court enactment. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 72: ReShLakish: slaughtering considered performed only at end of process. R Yohanan: act lasts from beginning to end. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 7:1 Woman in labor & blood flows, called “blood of throes”. If during Nida time, she’s Nida. If during Ziva time, pure. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 552:7 It’s customary to sit on the ground while eating Seuda Mafseket (the meal before the fast) of 9Av. |
| #TanyaYomiM 3Shvat: Directs desire to Divine Torah; studies day, night; does Mitzvot: gets intelligence, vitality & “wings” to soar on high. |
| #EmunaYomi 291: Don’t wait to turn to God. Putting complete trust in God not only facilitates healing but helps keep healthy people healthy. |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 / 2 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaera 6: Pharaoh & Moshe negotiate. Moshe asks to sacrifice to God. Pharaoh’s heart hardened. Plagues of Pestilence, Boils. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 4:4 Father has authority over his daughter’s betrothal; entitled to what she finds or earns; can annul her vows. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 71: Rabbi Shimon: An item whose elimination causes financial loss is considered to have monetary value. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 6:2 When woman 1st menstruates or during her Veset (normal period), Nida 7 days, whether saw drop of blood or continuous. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 552:4 Permitted to eat raw fruit on eve of 9Av, even from different species. |
| #TanyaYomiM 2Shvat: Difference between 1 who is serving God & 1 who isn’t, is if he goes beyond his customary nature. Arouses love of God. |
| #EmunaYomi 290: R’ Noah of Lachovitch: if doctors say no cure & patient reinforces complete trust in God, all gates of healing are opened. |
| Thursday, January 11, 2024 / 1 Shvat 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaera 5: Lice: Pharaoh’s magicians admit “finger of God”; “Arov”: plague of wild animals. All plagues only affect Egyptians. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 4:2 Girl betrothed, divorced, betrothed again, widowed: Ktuva dad’s. Married, divorced, remarried, widowed: Ktuva hers. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 70: Rabbi Akiva: An item in the airspace of a certain area is considered as though it were at rest in that area. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 5:3 Uterus where fetus formed, called Source/Room, where Nida or Zava blood emanates. Uterine channel called Antechamber. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 551:18 Careful from 17Tamuz until 9Av of walking alone from 4th hour of day until 9th hour (Ketev Meriri demon rules then). |
| #TanyaYomiM 1Shvat: 2 levels Benoni: 1: “1 who’s serving God.” 2: “1 who serves Him not,” doesn’t sin, does all Mitzvot, but not a struggle. |
| #EmunaYomi 289: Even if sharp sword @ neck, never give up hope. “Hope” means prayer. Most cogent prayer is sick person’s prayer for himself. |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 / 29 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaera 4: Aaron turns staff to crocodile. Pharaoh’s mages’ staff also transform. Aaron’s eats mages’. Plague of Blood & Frogs. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 3:9 If a thief comes forward and admits that he stole, he just pays the principle value, but not the additional fines. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 69: One who steals a stolen item from a thief, does not pay the double payment to the thief or to the prior owner. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 4:1 Woman in state of Nida is like other Arayot. Man who has sex with Nida liable for punishment of Karet. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 551:14 Adults forbidden to cut hair of minors or wash their clothing the week of 9Av. Ram”a: Can certainly wash diapers. |
| #TanyaYomiM 29Tevet: Difference between one serving God (Oved) vs Tzadik: Oved in present struggle. Tzadik=Eved, won war vs evil in him. |
| #EmunaYomi 288: Reciting psalms, names of Tzadikim (righteous) & prayers of healing to God demonstrated to help heal where medicine failed. |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 / 28 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaera 3: God warns Moshe: will harden Pharaoh’s heart & not let Israelites go. Moshe 80 & Aaron 83 yrs old when meet Pharaoh. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 3:7 Compensation for disgrace depends who disgraced & who was disgraced. Fine is fixed amount equal for all. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 68: If animal belongs to thief after owner’s despair, why pays 4, 5x? Sages: Entrenched in sin as per Rava: repeated sin. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 3:3 Kohen’s daughter killed by burning for adultery; man strangled. Israelite’s daughter married to Kohen, strangled. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 551:11 Whoever eats meat where the custom is to forbid it is “breaching the fence” and will be “bitten by a snake.” |
| #TanyaYomiM 28Tevet: Embryo accepts oath before born “Be righteous, not wicked!” Seems redundant. Means that we all have free will. |
| #EmunaYomi 287: Blind trust in doctors & medicine form of idolatry. People mistakenly think life depends on man w/ stethoscope around neck. |
| Monday, January 8, 2024 / 27 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaera 2: Sons of Ruben & Shimon listed. More descendants of Levi listed, up to Moses, Aaron, his 4 children & grandson Pinhas. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 3:5 Rapist can’t divorce, must support & stay with his victim (if she wants) even if she’s lame, blind or has boils. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 67: If steals ox and slaughters it or sells it, pay 5 oxen for it, 4 sheep for a sheep. Ox & sheep, yes, other items, no. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 2:12 Suspect or rumor that man had sex w/ woman who’s Erva to him, shouldn’t live on same lane or be seen in same area. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 551:10 There’s 1 who says can eat food cooked w/ meat (but not meat itself); can’t eat fowl, salted meat or fermented wine. |
| #TanyaYomiM 27Tevet: To hate evil in heart completely, can only attain by great & intense love of God. It’s like bliss of the World to Come. |
| #EmunaYomi 286: Best to avoid saying anything of committal nature; say “too early to tell,” or “not enough info for accurate prognosis.” |
| Sunday, January 7, 2024 / 26 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaera 1: God to Moshe: Promises to uphold covenant of Patriarchs. Will free Israelites from slavery & bring them to Canaan. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 3:4 Seduces virgin, pays 3 items: disgrace, deterioration & fine. Rapist pays 4th: pain. Rapist can’t abandon victim. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 66: Wherever there’s no work lacking for item to be considered finished, one’s thought renders it susceptible to Tumah. |
| #RambamYomi #Biah 1:1 If has sex w/ one of Arayot, gets punishment of Karet, both man & woman. Besides Karet, some also liable to execution. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 551:6 Shabat of 9Av can’t wear new clothing, whether white or colored, whether cotton or linen. Ram”a: we don’t from 1Av. |
| #TanyaYomiM 26Tevet: Everyone can strive & reach rank of Benoni. At any time or hour can be Benoni. Can reject evil in deed/speech/thought. |
| #EmunaYomi 285: Doctors often pressured to tell “truth.” Careful to say that seems critical, but experience that God’s hand can change all. |
| Shabbat, January 6, 2024 / 25 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmot 7: Moshe & Aaron to Pharaoh: Let my people go celebrate to our God in the desert. Pharaoh: No. Give them more work. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 3:1 These Naarot get claim, accoster gets Karet: Mamzeret, Netina, Kutit, convert, captive, maidservant, relative, Nida. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 65: Restitution that’s paid precisely according to principal, can add 1/5, if not precise (i.e. pays 2x), can’t add 1/5. |
| #RambamYomi #Sota 4:19 Man should always be aware of conduct of his wife & kids & warn them, to keep them on good path. If not, sinner. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 551:3 The week of 9Av it’s forbidden to get a haircut or do laundry, even if won’t wear the clothing until after 9Av. |
| #TanyaYomiM 25Tevet: Very essence of evil is in its full might in the left part. Hasn’t ceased. With passing of time has gained strength. |
| #EmunaYomi 284: Sick person can recover in spite of all negative predictions. Commitment to repentance or a Mitzvah can lead to recovery. |
| Friday, January 5, 2024 / 24 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmot 6: Moshe heads to Egypt. Strange event at hotel. Moshe & Aaron meet by Mountain of God. Then gather elders of Israel. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 2:9 Woman imprisoned by gentiles: for money, permitted to her husband if freed; for death-sentence, forbidden if freed. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 64: Verse repeated in Torah, was only for sake of a matter that was introduced for the first time in the repeated verse. |
| #RambamYomi #Sota 3:2 Wife who claims innocence told that many have sinned; told biblical examples to make easier for her to admit guilt. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 550:3 If any of these 4 fasts fall on Shabat, they’re pushed off until after Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 24Tevet: Evil nature states opinion in heart’s left part, rises to brain for consideration; challenged by divine soul in brain. |
| #EmunaYomi 283: Negative prognoses are sometimes completely inaccurate. Gloomy prognosis robs patient right to die with optimism & faith. |
| Thursday, January 4, 2024 / 23 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmot 5: Moshe resists appointment. God turns staff to snake, makes hand leprous & cures. Says bro Aaron will speak for Moshe. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 2:7 2 men, each claim they are a Kohen, don’t believe. If each one testifies that the other is a Kohen, we believe them. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 63: Shomer swore lost deposit, witnesses testify he consumed it, pays principal. Admits on own, pays x1.2 + Asham. |
| #RambamYomi #Sota 2:1 Wife was warned yet secluded w/ man, not forced to drink bitter water. She can admit adultery. Gets divorce w/o Ktuva. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 550:2 On these fasts, except 9Av, may wash, anoint, wear shoes, have marital relations. Can eat daytime before fast. |
| #TanyaYomiM 23Tevet: Prayer’s effect on intellect, innate fear, love of God enable triumph over evil of cravings, from carrying out desires. |
| #EmunaYomi 282: God doesn’t reveal the day of death; could have detrimental effects. How can mortal be so presumptuous to think he knows it? |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 / 22 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmot 4: God reveals Himself to Moshe at burning bush & appoints him to speak to Pharaoh & release Israel from bondage. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 2:5 Woman says I was married, but now I’m divorced, believe her. Mouth that prohibited her to other men, permitted her. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 62: Spark emerged from blacksmith’s hammer, started a fire, causing damage, blacksmith is liable for the damage caused. |
| #RambamYomi #Sota 1:2 Wife secluded w/ man that warned not to, witnesses saw secluded long enough to roast & eat egg, forbidden to husband. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 549:1 Required to fast on 9th of Av, 17th of Tamuz & 10th of Tevet because of the bad occurrences that occurred those days. |
| #TanyaYomiM 22Tevet: Benoni: no plans to violate sins, just thinks about it. Man not safe from 3 sins: thoughts; distracted prayer; gossip. |
| #EmunaYomi 281: Doctors who discourage patients, who forecast how long patient has to live, are robbing them of any chance for recovery. |
| Tuesday, January 2, 2024 / 21 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmot 3: Moshe grows up. Kills Egyptian. Escapes Egypt to Midian. Saves Yitro’s girls. Marries Zipora. God hears cry of Israel. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 2:3 Witnesses state: that’s our signature but we were forced, minors or disqualified, believe, unless others verify it. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 61: David had tradition from Shmuel: one who submits self to die for words of Torah, don’t repeat halacha in their name. |
| #RambamYomi #Naara 3:1 Man makes slanderous report about Jewish maiden, found to be false, he’s lashed & pays fine of 100 Sela pure silver. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 548:18 Heard distant news of death on Shabat or Chag, doesn’t even mourn privately. After Shabat or Chag mourns for 1 hour. |
| #TanyaYomiM 21Tevet: Man created w/ willpower to restrain self, heart’s lust. Can prevent expression of heart’s desires, direct to holiness. |
| #EmunaYomi 280: Even if the sick person is destined to die, he should still be surrounded with optimism and encouragement. |
| Monday, January 1, 2024 / 20 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmot 2: Pharaoh: Kill all newborn Hebrew boys. Moshe born. Placed on Nile. Pharaoh’s daughter finds & adopts. Mother nurses. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 2:1 Woman divorced, says married as virgin, husband disputes, if witnesses that virgin ceremony, she gets full Ketuva. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 60: Calamity befalls the world only when wicked people are in the world, but the calamity begins with the righteous. |
| #RambamYomi #Naara 2:1 Seducer pays 50 silvers for the pleasure had + embarrassment & damages caused. Rapist pays the above + pain caused. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 548:14 Mourned 1 hr before RoshHashana, further Shiva nullified. Shloshim nullified by YomKipur. Can shave for YomKipur. |
| #TanyaYomiM 20Tevet: Benoni: divine soul not in control except at times like when say Shma, Amida. Then Supernal Intellect in sublime state. |
| #EmunaYomi 279: Claims that doctor must give patients truthful assessments is a fallacy. Patient shouldn’t be robbed of hopes of recovery. |
| Sunday, December 31, 2023 / 19 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmot 1: Joseph’s generation died. Sons of Israel multiplied. New king of Egypt doesn’t know Joseph. Egypt enslaves Israelites. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 1:9 Unwed woman pregnant, says from proper lineage (a Kohen): R’ Gamliel & R’ Eliezer: we believe her. R’ Yehoshua: no. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 59: Damaged a date palm, it’s appraised at a value of sixty times the particular area where the date tree was standing. |
| #RambamYomi #Naara 1:2 Seducer: w/ consent. Rapist: against will. In field (can’t get help) assume rape. In city (where can), seduction. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 548:11 Rosh Hashana and Yom Kipur are treated like festivals (Regalim) with respect to nullifying mourning. |
| #TanyaYomiM 19Tevet: Intermediate man=Benoni=evil never gets enough power to capture “small city” to cause sin. Animal vs divine soul tied. |
| #EmunaYomi 278: A doctor’s spiritual and emotional support is inestimably beneficial to every patient. |
| Shabbat, December 30, 2023 / 18 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayehi 7: Joseph lived 110 yrs. Saw great-grandchildren born. Foresaw Exodus. Died, embalmed & put in coffin. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 1:7 Woman lacks virginity signs, says not from intercourse: R’ Gamliel & R’ Eliezer: we believe her. R’ Yehoshua: not. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 58: Herd animal pushed by 2nd, fell, damaged other’s field, other says to herder should have led them 1×1 so don’t push. |
| #RambamYomi #Yibum 8:1 Married 1 of 2 sisters but unsure which, he dies childless, brother does Halitza w/ both sisters so can marry others. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 548:7 Relative died pre-Chag, if mourned for even 1 hour before, rest of Shiva is annulled, days of Chag count for Shloshim. |
| #TanyaYomiM 18Tevet: Person type: rare occasion evil prevails over good, becomes evil’s subject. Then good asserts self, remorse, repents. |
| #EmunaYomi 277: A doctor’s encouraging word carries far more weight than a layman’s word. Should also use his influence to reinforce Emuna. |
| Friday, December 29, 2023 / 17 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayehi 6: Benjamin blessed. Jacob dies. Embalmed. Egypt mourns 70 days. Sons bury him in Hebron. Brothers afraid of Joseph. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 1:5 Man eats betrothment meal at father-in-law’s home in Judea without witnesses can’t make claim that bride not virgin. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 57: Cow stolen from renter. Renter doesn’t want to swear that wasn’t stolen, so pays. Found thief, pays 2x to renter. |
| #RambamYomi #Yibum 7:1 2 bros married 2 sisters. Both bros died; don’t know which died 1st. Other surviving brother does Halitza w/ widows. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 548:4 When says no mourning if buried relative on Chag, refers to public practices. Does observe private mourning practices. |
| #TanyaYomiM 17Tevet: “Men of ascent”: fulfilling Torah & Mitzvot for sake of God, not just to attach to God to quench soul’s thirst. |
| #EmunaYomi 276: A doctor must avoid saddening or encouraging despair. One of his most important tasks is encouraging a patient. |
| Thursday, December 28, 2023 / 16 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayehi 5: Jacob continues to bless sons: Gad, Asher & Naftali. Gives a particularly long & moving blessing to Joseph. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 1:4 Virgin who is a widow, divorced or Halitza after marriage, gets Maneh for Ketuva, not subject to claim of virginity. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 56: Hired false witness for 2nd’s benefit. Can’t be sued – didn’t benefit. 2nd can’t be sued – didn’t hire. God punishes. |
| #RambamYomi #Yibum 6:8 These don’t do Yibum or Halitza: SarisHama, androgynous, can’t father kids, unique gender; Aylonit, can’t have kids. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 548:1 Buried dead relative on Chag, no mourning until after Chag; then has all of Shiva and Shloshim mourning practices. |
| #TanyaYomiM 16Tevet: “Incompletely righteous” doesn’t hate SitraAchra, evil, w/ absolute hatred; has some vestige of love & pleasure in it. |
| #EmunaYomi 275: R’ Nachman emphasizes that sickness and disease are the result of a breakdown of happiness (Likutei Moharan II:24). |
| Wednesday, December 27, 2023 / 15 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayehi 4: Jacob on deathbed. Parting words to sons. Harsh to Reuven, Shimon, Levi. Positive to Judah, Isachar, Zevulun & Dan. |
| #MishnaYomi #Ktuvot 1:1 Virgin should marry on Wednesdays, widow Thursdays. Courts convene on Monday & Thursday. Makes claim if not virgin. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 55: If sees a eulogy in his dream, allusion that in Heaven they had pity on him, saved him from actually being eulogized. |
| #RambamYomi #Yibum 5:1 When Yavam gives Yevama a Gett, disqualifies her & brother’s other wives from doing Yibum w/ him or other brothers. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 547:10 Can do all needs of dead on CholHamoed: Cut hair, wash garments, build coffin in yard where dead is so know for dead. |
| #TanyaYomiM 15Tevet: Expels evil from soul, but fragment of wickedness lingers=righteous man who suffers. Subjugate evil, nullified by good. |
| #EmunaYomi 274: R’ Nachman stressed the importance of maintaining happiness and avoiding sadness and depression at all costs. |
| Tuesday, December 26, 2023 / 14 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayehi 3: Joseph unhappy with Jacob’s mixing order of sons. Jacob reassures: Menashe will be great, but Efraim will be greater. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 16:6 Can testify that saw person’s dead body even if only saw it by the light of a candle or the light of the moon. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 54: Law same for ox & all animals for falling, Sinai distance, 2x for thief, return, unloading, muzzle, Kilayim, Shabat. |
| #RambamYomi #Yibum 4:6 Halitza: He puts leather shoe w/ heel not sewn w/ linen on right foot, ties strap. Say won’t marry; she removes shoe. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 547:9 Everyone eats mourner’s meal in public for scholar who died on CholHamoed. Everybody is a mourner for a scholar. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Tevet: Light that’s sown in divine soul’s holiness can completely convert to good the element of “water” in the animal soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 273: Medical research shows that optimism & a happy attitude play an important role in healing, recovery & resistance to disease. |
| Monday, December 25, 2023 / 13 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayehi 2: Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons Menashe & Efraim. Crosses hands. Gives precedence & puts right hand on younger Efraim. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 16:4 Retrieved man’s severed leg: if from knee up, wife can remarry; if from below knee, wife can’t remarry. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 53: Sages: 1 ox pushed 2nd ox into pit, 1st ox owner liable, pit owner exempt. R Natan: ox & pit owner pay 50/50. |
| #RambamYomi #Yibum 3:3 Man presumed to have brother, if at time of death says I don’t have brothers or he’s not my brother, don’t believe. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 547:6 Don’t tear for one who died on CholHamoed, except for: relatives that mourns for; scholars; upright; died in presence. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Tevet: Body like small city w/ 2 souls battling for domination: Divine vs vitalizing animal soul. Each wants complete control. |
| #EmunaYomi 272: Physicians are granted a Divine license to heal, not to dishearten patients. Terrible mistake to say how long has to live. |
| Sunday, December 24, 2023 / 12 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayehi 1: Jacob lives to 147 yrs. Makes Joseph promise that will bury him in Hebron in family grave, Maarat Hamahpela. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 16:3 Only testify someone died if can see face including nose, even if has other identifying signs on body or clothes. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 52: When seller gives house key to buyer, considered like one who says: Go, take possession, and thereby acquire it. |
| #RambamYomi #Yibum 2:9 Eldest bro overseas, younger bro has Yibum obligation. He can’t say wait for older bro. He must do Yibum or Halitza. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 547:1 Forbidden to eulogize or fast on CholHamoed. Don’t leave coffin in street & don’t bring to cemetery until grave ready. |
| #TanyaYomiM 12Tevet: Animal soul from left ventricle, filled w/ blood goes to body, brain. Divine soul in brain goes to body, rt ventricle. |
| #EmunaYomi 271: Medical professionals should also plead to God and ask for patience, understanding, and a sensitivity of their patients. |
| Shabbat, December 23, 2023 / 11 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayigash 7: Jacob’s clan get best land in Egypt. Due to famine Egyptians sell livestock, fields & selves as slaves to Pharaoh. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 16:1 Woman’s husband & her rival abroad, witnesses say he died, she can’t marry, do Yibum until know if rival pregnant. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 51: Pit of 2 partners uncovered, 1st partner passed, didn’t cover it, 2nd passed, didn’t cover, 2nd liable for damages. |
| #RambamYomi #Yibum 1:7 Maternal brothers only brothers for mourning & as witnesses; not inheritance or Yibum. That’s only fraternal bros. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 546:4 It’s permitted to have a festive meal for a Brit Mila or for a Pidyon Haben (redemption of the firstborn) on Chag. |
| #TanyaYomiM 11Tevet: Body undergoes “Purgatory of the grave” to purify uncleanliness from enjoyment of mundane pleasures from kelipat nogah. |
| #EmunaYomi 270: Doctor’s slightest misjudgment can have tragic, fatal results. Should plead for Divine assistance in everything they do. |
| Friday, December 22, 2023 / 10 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayigash 6: Emotional reunion of Jacob & Joseph. Joseph presents 5 of his brothers to Pharaoh. Jacob meets and blesses Pharaoh. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 15:8 Couple w/ son went abroad. She returns & says: Husband died, then son; we believe. Son, then husband; don’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 50: R Hanina: Whoever says God is forgiving [vatran] (without repentance), his life will be relinquished [yivatru]. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 13:10 Jew says I killed so & so, wife can remarry. We accept testimony. Man’s testimony not used to incriminate self. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 546:1 Can’t marry on CholHamoed, virgin or widow. No Yibum. Can betroth, but not have festive meal in home of betrothed. |
| #TanyaYomiM 10Tevet: Wasteful emission of semen big sin; begets many unclean kelipot, unless repents w/ great love & transforms into merits. |
| #EmunaYomi 269: Physicians, pray daily before work that God should help you be a worthy emissary. Should be agent of healing & not death. |
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 / 9 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayigash 5: Jacob & descendants that go to Egypt listed. Joseph & sons added to the count. Total of 70 souls that reach Egypt. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 15:7 Woman said: my husband died, then my father-in-law died. She can remarry & get Ketuba, but mother-in-law can’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 49: Digs part of pit on private property and opens entrance into public domain, liable for damage caused by the pit. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 12:1 Woman says I was married & now I’m divorced, we believe her. The mouth that prohibited her also permits her. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 545:9 Heard Torah novelty (Chidush) on CholHamoed, allowed to write it down on CholHamoed so won’t forget it. |
| #TanyaYomiM 9Tevet: Glutton, leads to lust, energy of wine & meat absorbed into 3 evil kelipot until repents. Trace of evil remains in body. |
| #EmunaYomi 268: Doctors usually compassionate. Must avoid arrogance. Remember only messengers of healing. God decides who lives & dies. |
| Wednesday, December 20, 2023 / 8 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayigash 4: Jacob & family travel to Egypt. Stop in Ber Sheva. Bring sacrifice. God comes to Jacob in vision & says don’t fear. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 15:4 Trust all to testify for woman except: mother-in-law; mother-in-law’s daughter; rival; Yevama; husband’s daughter. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 48: Woman enters courtyard to bake, owner leaves to give her privacy as she exposes her elbows. She’s liable if damages. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 11:25 Just as can’t marry woman 3 months after end of 1st marriage, don’t marry if pregnant or nursing (24 months). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 545:6 Don’t write loan documents on CholHamoed, unless lender doesn’t trust borrower or if scribe doesn’t have what to eat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 8Tevet: KelipatNogah=intermediate category between 3 totally unclean klipot & order of Holiness. Neutral things can be elevated. |
| #EmunaYomi 267: R’ Nachman: Certain illnesses from lack of Emuna. Can’t be cured physically. Need prayer, repentance & strengthening Emuna. |
| Tuesday, December 19, 2023 / 7 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayigash 3: Joseph consoles brothers for selling him. Sends them to Canaan to inform Jacob that alive & bring family to Egypt. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 15:2 B’ Shamai: widow remarries if reports his death from wherever she comes. B’ Hillel changed to B’ Shamai ruling. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 47: Potter brought pots into homeowner’s courtyard without permission, his animal broke the pots, homeowner is exempt. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 10:21 Shouldn’t marry a woman if plan to divorce her; don’t keep her as a wife, or continue to live together with her. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 545:2 Ok to write own Tfilin & Mezuzot, make Tchelet for Tzitzit on ChoHamoed. If has nothing to eat, can do for others. |
| #TanyaYomiM 7Tevet: Note: In this world, 10 Sefirot of Asiya (within it, 10 of Yetzira (10 of Beriah (10 of Atzilut (light of Ein Sof)))). |
| #EmunaYomi 266: If sick, should pray for Emuna that everything for best & ability to thank God. When start thanking God, life gets better. |
| Monday, December 18, 2023 / 6 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayigash 2: Judah offers to be a slave in Benjamin’s place. Joseph overcome with emotion reveals himself as their lost brother. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 15:1 Couple go abroad, peace w/ them & in world, she returns, says he died, remarries. War w/ them or in world, no. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 46: Forbidden to raise bad dog in ones house: “You shall not bring blood into your house” (Deuteronomy 22:8). |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 9:33 Told agent: give wife Gett in such place, did elsewhere, no good. Said will be in such place, did elsewhere, ok. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 544:1 Ok to labor on CholHamoed for needs of the many, like fixing roads, removing dangers, marking graves, fixing Mikvehs. |
| #TanyaYomiM 6Tevet: Sitra Achra = “other side” = not the side of holiness. Holiness = abnegation of self to God. |
| #EmunaYomi 265: Gratitude to God is apex of Emuna & conducive to good health. Opposite true, lack of Emuna is often root cause of disease. |
| Sunday, December 17, 2023 / 5 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayigash 1: Judah confronts Joseph. Recounts recent history & how Benjamin’s absence will kill father Jacob. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 14:7 2 bros, 1 deaf, 1 hears, marry 2 unrelated hearing women. Hearing bro dies, deaf bro marries widow, can’t divorce. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 45: R Eliezer: Only way to fully protect from ox is to slaughter with knife; no safeguards exempts ox owner of liability. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 8:3 Conditional divorce: Write normal Gett w/ no mention of condition. When give, say only effective if condition met. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 543:1 Whatever labor is forbidden to do on Chol Hamoed is likewise forbidden to tell a gentile to do. |
| #TanyaYomiM 5Tevet: God created 1 item vs other. 10 holy Sfirot vs 10 crowns of impurity. If think/talk/act on unclean things, ruins spirit. |
| #EmunaYomi 264: Thanking God for apparent calamity such as sickness is highest expression of Emuna. Recognizes that all from God & for best. |
| Shabbat, December 16, 2023 / 4 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Miketz 7: Joseph frames Benjamin as thief. Brothers brought back to Joseph in Egypt where Benjamin sentenced to slavery. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 14:6 2 bros, 1 deaf, 1 hears, marry 2 sisters, 1 deaf, 1 hears (deaf to deaf). hearing man dies, bro must divorce wife. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 44: Item fixed in place considered equally balanced uncertainty (50%). When there’s uncertainty in capital law, lenient. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 7:3 Not trusted to deliver Gett: ones mother-in-law; her daughter; 2nd wife; husband’s daughter. All others ok. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 542:1 Even permitted labors are forbidden on Chol Hamoed unless does for himself or for others for free. For pay, forbidden. |
| #TanyaYomiM 4Tevet: When comprehend Torah part, intellect grasps, encompasses it, in turn clothed in it, wisdom, will of God, unity w/ Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 263: God makes ailing person sick for their own benefit & welfare. This awareness allows person to thank God. Faster recovery. |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 / 3 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Miketz 6: Brothers bring Benjamin to Egypt to Joseph. Joseph throws feasts for the brothers. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 14:3 2 deaf-mute bros marry 2 sisters; 2 deaf-mute sisters marry 2 bros: no Halitza or Yibum. If unrelated, can marry. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 43: “Whether it has gored a son or has gored a daughter,” to deem owner liable for death of minors just as for adults. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 6:30 When husband sends Gett to wife, he must still support & provide all stipulations of Ktuva until received. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 541:4 Forbidden to mend torn clothing or shoes on Chol Hamoed, and likewise forbidden to tell gentile to fix them. |
| #TanyaYomiM 3Tevet: Can only apprehend God when clothed in Torah & Mitzvot, 1 & the same. Like embracing a king in his robes; king in robe. |
| #EmunaYomi 262: Going to the doctor without prior spiritual effort shows lack of Emuna. Seek good health from He who grants life – God. |
| Thursday, December 14, 2023 / 2 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Miketz 5: Unrecognized Joseph accuses brothers of spying. Only way to prove themselves is to bring Benjamin down to Egypt. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 14:1 Deaf-mute man marries hearing woman; hearing man marries deaf-mute woman. Just as marry w/ signals, also divorces. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 42: As with man, payment for injuries goes to heirs, with woman, payment for injuries goes to her heirs, not to husband. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 5:2 Divorce is considered a liability for woman. Therefore can’t invoke it (serve the Gett) outside of her presence. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 541:1 Can make fish trap on CholHamoed from willow branches, amateur; but not by weaving threads (or sinew), professional. |
| #TanyaYomiM 2Tevet: Torah like water. Flows from higher to lower levels, hidden stages, until corporeal items of this world. |
| #EmunaYomi 261: Talmud: before disease & suffering hit person, sworn to leave certain day, hour, by certain person & certain medical agent. |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 / 1 Tevet 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Miketz 4: Famine begins. Joseph distributes food. Brothers come to Egypt to buy, but don’t recognize Joseph. Charade begins. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 13:12 Yevama said in < 30 days of Yibum didn’t have relations, force man to do Halitza. After 30, ask but don’t force. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 41: Stadium ox that killed a person isn’t liable to be put to death and can be sacrificed; it was compelled to attack. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 4:11 Although a Gett is valid in any language, the universal practice is only to write it in Aramaic with fixed text. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 540:4 Allowed to normally repair doors, locks, pipes & beams on CholHamoed, as otherwise can cause major losses. |
| #TanyaYomiM 1Tevet: 3 garments deriving from Torah & commandments infinitely higher & greater quality than Nefesh/Ruach/Neshama themselves. |
| #EmunaYomi 260: God is the cause of all causes, the reason of all reasons. Must believe in God only, not in any intermediary or other cause. |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 / 29 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Miketz 3: Joseph appointed Viceroy. In charge of all Egypt. Gathers “uncountable” amount of grain. Married and 2 sons born. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 13:10 Man married deaf woman & hearing woman, he dies; if Yavam has relations w/ deaf & then other, disqualifies deaf. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 40: Borrowed ox on presumption it was Tam, but was Muad & caused damage, owner pays half damage and borrower pays half. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 3:5 Man had Gett written but was then secluded w/ wife, can’t use Gett; needs new one; but if gave the old one, valid. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 540:1 Any construction is forbidden on CholHamoed, except if fence or wall broke, and even then can only do simple fix. |
| #TanyaYomiM 29Kislev: Each divine soul (Nefesh Elokit) has 3 garments: thought, speech, action, that can be expressed in 613 Torah commands. |
| #EmunaYomi 259: Many are ensnared in the trap of the intermediary: believe in God, but also that the intermediary determines their fate. |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 / 28 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Miketz 2: Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams: mean 7 yrs of plenty followed by 7 yrs of famine. Gives advice how to save Egypt. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 13:8 Man married 2 orphans, minors, he dies; if 1 girl has relations with Yavam or does Halitza, exempts other girl. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 39: R Yosi b Hanina: stewards pay for damages caused by orphans property, but are repaid by orphans when they grow up. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 2:20 If law requires man to divorce his wife & he refuses to give Gett, court authorized to beat him until he agrees. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 539:12 Don’t buy houses, stones, servants, animals on CholHamoed, unless it’s for holiday or if seller has no food to eat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 28Kislev: Even wise & understand greatness of the Infinite, unless binds knowledge & fixes thought, won’t have true love & fear. |
| #EmunaYomi 258: Though health defies nature, must make every effort to care for our health, proper diet, exercise, avoid tobacco, alcohol. |
| Sunday, December 10, 2023 / 27 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Miketz 1: 2 yrs pass. Dreams trouble Pharaoh. No one successfully interprets. Wine steward suggests Joseph. Summoned from jail. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 13:7 2 brothers married 2 sisters who are minors & orphans. 1 brother dies, widow released from Yibum ‘cuz wife’s sis. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 38: “If a person does, he shall live by them.” Even a gentile who engages in Torah study is considered like a KohenGadol. |
| #RambamYomi #Gerushin 1:23 Gett witness doesn’t need to know how to read or sign name. More lenient than any other contract. Spares Agunot. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 539:8 Gentile gave Jew wine for his debt on CholHamoed, allowed to accept it, it’s as if saving it from his hands. |
| #TanyaYomiM 27Kislev: Soul gradations correspond 10 Sefirot: 3 “mothers”: Chohma(wisdom), Bina(understanding), Daat(knowledge) + 7multiples. |
| #EmunaYomi 257: If God decrees that a person will recuperate – despite all medical logic – then that person will get well immediately. |
| Shabbat, December 9, 2023 / 26 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayeshev 7: Pharaoh’s wine steward & baker thrown in jail with Joseph. He interprets their dreams. They come true. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 13:4 Girl in arranged marriage refuses to stay married: he can marry her relatives; she can marry his, or a Kohen. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 37: Hanan slapped man. Fined 1/2 dinar. Only had clipped dinar, couldn’t exchange. Slapped man again, gave clipped dinar. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 25:1 Wife vowed not to eat meat, drink wine, adorn self w/ colored clothing or jewelry, man can divorce & not pay Ktuva. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 539:6 Can’t exert on CholHamoed for found items; can’t gather fish to pickle that river left on bank, unless eats it soon. |
| #TanyaYomiM 26Kislev: Infinite gradations of soul, include Nefesh, Ruach, Neshama. Descend thru worlds of Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzira, Asiya. |
| #EmunaYomi 256: If God decrees that person should be sick for a week, no treatment in the world will help him get well any faster. |
| Friday, December 8, 2023 / 25 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayeshev 6: Potiphar’s wife tries to seduce Joseph. He rejects her. She claims he raped her. He’s thrown in jail. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 13:2 Who is minor that does Miyun (refuses to stay married)? Girl whose mom & brother married her off w/ her knowledge. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 36: Coinage mentioned in the Torah refers to Tyrian coinage; mentions of coinage by Sages refers to provincial coinage. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 24:10 Wife committed adultery, violated Torah or Rabbinic law, or had scandalous report, divorce & she doesn’t get Ktuva. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 539:4 Has merchandise that if doesn’t sell on CholHamoed will lose principal, can sell. If won’t lose, can’t sell. |
| #TanyaYomiM 25Kislev: Evil traits from 4 elements, Kelipa, SitraAhra: Fire|anger, pride; Water|pleasure-seeking; Air|frivolity; Earth|sloth. |
| #EmunaYomi 255: Doctors can’t take into consideration patient’s spiritual debits & merits, his efforts to atone & improve, and so forth. |
| Thursday, December 7, 2023 / 24 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayeshev 5: Joseph, extremely successful and good looking slave in Egypt to Potiphar, who puts him in charge of entire estate. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 12:6 Halitza: She declares he doesn’t want to do Yibum; he affirms; she removes his shoe; spits in front of him; read. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 35: Very smart ox in R Pappa’s house had toothache. Went inside, broke lid of utensil, drank liquor and cured itself. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 23:12 In matters of Ktuva & all similar matters, local accepted custom is a fundamental principle, a basis for judgement. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 538:6 If planned to work & did the work on CholHamoed, the court would destroy what did, repossess it & render it ownerless. |
| #TanyaYomiM 24Kislev: 5 types: Tzadik prospers/suffers, wicked prospers/suffers & Beinoni. Beinoni is motivated by both good & evil nature. |
| #EmunaYomi 254: God runs world based on our actions. If people upright, world has harmony. Injustice, immorality & cruelty bring calamity. |
| Wednesday, December 6, 2023 / 23 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayeshev 4: Tamar, widow of Judah’s son, dresses as prostitute, has relations with Judah and bears twin boys, Peretz & Zerach. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 12:4 Deaf-mute man underwent Halitza; deaf-mute woman did Halitza; woman did Halitza to minor; invalid. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 34: If his ox caused a person humilation he’s exempt from paying compensation, but if he humiliated another, he’s liable. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 22:23 If wife inherited servants, even if old, don’t sell, brings honor to her family. Similar w/ olive trees or vines. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 538:3 It’s forbidden to transport money between cities on CholHamoed if there is no potential loss involved. |
| #TanyaYomiM 23Kislev: Noble men made personal & $ effort to have Kuntresim book published clear of chaff, errors & thoroughly checked. |
| #EmunaYomi 253: When person transgresses particular sin, God arouses person to repent by afflicting corresponding appendage or tendon. |
| Tuesday, December 5, 2023 / 22 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayeshev 3: Brothers decide to sell Joseph as slave. Mislead father Jacob to believe Joseph dead. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 12:2 She did Halitza w/ sandal that: wasn’t his; of wood; left sandal worn on right foot; too large, but can walk; ok. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 33: Worker came to boss for wage, boss said “Yes”, entered courtyard, animal killed him. Debate if meant enter or wait. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 21:9 Wife breaks utensils during housework, not liable; if was, would be too cautious, wouldn’t do tasks, would fight. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 538:1 Permitted to do work on CholHamoed that saves from a potential loss, as long as didn’t plan to do it on CholHamoed. |
| #TanyaYomiM 22Kislev: Responsa to many questions of faithful seeking moral guidance in service of God. Will find counsel on every matter. |
| #EmunaYomi 252: Each of a person’s appendages corresponds to one of positive Mitzvot & each tendon corresponds to one of negative Mitzvot. |
| Monday, December 4, 2023 / 21 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayeshev 2: Joseph’s brothers plan to kill him. Thanks to Reuben’s intercession they throw him into a pit. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 12:1 Do Halitza before 3 judges, even 3 laymen. If she uses a shoe, ok; slipper, no; heeled sandal, ok; no heal, no. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 32: Entered carpentry without permission, wood flew, hit in face & died, carpenter exempt. If had permission, liable. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 20:3 Dad dies, leaves son(s) & girl, she gets dowry from estate. Court figures $ would have given. If can’t figure, 10%. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 537:15 It’s forbidden to harvest a field on CholHamoed if no loss will be incurred by letting it wait until after Chag. |
| #TanyaYomiM 21Kislev: Listening to moral advice is not the same as reading it. Everyone’s mind is different, absorb lessons differently. |
| #EmunaYomi 251: The body resembles the Torah. Body: 613 parts: 248 appendages, 365 tendons. Torah: 613 Mitzvot: 248 positive, 365 negative. |
| Sunday, December 3, 2023 / 20 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayeshev 1: 17 yr-old Joseph has dreams foretelling leadership. It sets his brothers against him. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 11:6 Woman waited <3 months between marriages, has boy, marries, dies: brothers from either dad do Halitza w/ widow. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 31: Carrying barrel behind man carrying beam, barrel hit beam, broke, beam man exempt. Barrel man had to be more careful. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 19:17 Sons inherit estate but must provide for daughters until grow or marry. Not enough for both, girls have preference. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 537:11 Forbidden to trim tree branches on CholHamoed to fix tree. If obvious that not doing it to fix tree, it’s ok. |
| #TanyaYomiM 20Kislev: Excommunication will be decreed upon any who reprint this book without permission within 5 years of its publication. |
| #EmunaYomi 250: What good is money, diamonds & jewels to a person w/ an ulcer, diabetes, and a cardiac condition, who can’t enjoy a meal? |
| Shabbat, December 2, 2023 / 19 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayishlach 7: Seir the Horite’s sons: Lotan, Shoval, Zivon, Ana, Dishon, Ezer, Dishan. Chieftains, descendants of Edom/Esau. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 11:4 Woman & daughter-in-law’s babies got mixed up, grew up, married, died: other sons of daughter-in-law do Halitza. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 30: R Yehuda: If want to be pious observe laws of tractate Nezikin. Rava: of tractate Avot. Others: of tractate Berahot. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 18:1 Widow supported by husband’s estate until collects Ktuva. If she remarries, forfeits rights of 1st husband’s estate. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 537:7 Can draw water from tree to tree on CholHamoed, as long as not watering whole field. If field moist, can water whole. |
| #TanyaYomiM 19Kislev: Book of Beinonim. R’ Meshulam Zusil of Anipoli: This book printed to correct mistakes of Kuntresim that have gone out. |
| #EmunaYomi 249: No test of faith is as difficult as sickness or injury. Job’s steadfast faith was shaken once his entire body was afflicted. |
| Friday, December 1, 2023 / 18 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayishlach 6: Jacob arrives at BetEl. Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin; buried in BetLehem. Isaac dies. Esau’s descendants. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 11:1 Can marry near relatives of woman that he violated or seduced. Violated or seduced wife’s near relatives, incest. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 29: 2 items not in person’s legal possession, but Torah obligates: pit that dug in public & Hametz after noon Pesah eve. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 17:17 Woman can sell or gift her Ktuva. If husband dies or divorces her, buyer collects; if she dies 1st, buyer gets 0. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 537:5 Forbidden to make pits at roots of vines on CholHamoed so will fill w/ water. If broke, can fix, but not make deeper. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Kislev: Choose men to lead prayer word by word, moderately, out loud, neither overly prolonging nor racing intemperately. |
| #EmunaYomi 248: Few are able to ignore something that directly affects their own bodies, such as sickness or severe negative emotions. |
| Thursday, November 30, 2023 / 17 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayishlach 5: Hamor’s son Shehem rapes Dina. Wants to marry her. Brothers tell them to circumcise; then kill all city’s men. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 10:8 If a boy of 9yrs & 1day married a woman and thereafter died, she is exempt from Halitza and Yibum. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 28: Other filled courtyard with jugs of oil or wine, courtyard owner can break through jugs to get in and out. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 16:1 Nedunya: Property that wife brings to marriage. 2 types: Nichsei Tzon Barzel, man responsible; Nichsei Mlog, she is. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 537:1 Work, where there is potential loss if not done on CholHamoed, can be done, without having to change how it’s done. |
| #TanyaYomi 17Kislev: Deeply grieved that God’s people preventing him who yearns for life & longevity of our brethren from leading prayers. |
| #EmunaYomi 247: Pains and afflictions of the body are God’s prime tools in arousing people to correct what they need to correct. |
| Wednesday, November 29, 2023 / 16 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayishlach 4: Jacob insists Esau take gift. Esau offers joint travel. Jacob declines. Gets to Shehem, buys field, builds altar. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 10:6 Boy of 9yrs & 1day disqualifies his Yevama for Yibum with his brothers, & his brothers disqualify her for him. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 27: R Ula: stumbled on barrel in road & broke it, not liable. People don’t usually examine roads. Assume road is clear. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 15:2 Mitzva of having children is incumbent on man, not wife. If occupied in study of Torah, can delay marriage. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 536:3 Don’t breed animals on CholHamoed; do draw blood. Don’t withhold anything medical from them, even if involves labor. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Kislev: Infinite Light and His Unity will be revealed in heart by calling forth the river Eitan, radiance of supernal wisdom. |
| #EmunaYomi 246: Divine Providence plays a greater role in a person’s health than in any other area of a person’s life. |
| Tuesday, November 28, 2023 / 15 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayishlach 3: Israelites don’t eat hip tendon because angel hurt Jacob there. Jacob sees Esau w/ 400 men. Bows 7x. Hug & kiss. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 10:4 Wife overseas, witness said died, husband married her sister, wife alive, allowed to return to him (sister out). |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 26: R Yohanan: no difference regarding payment of half damage, whether occurs in a public domain or private property. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 14:2 Man needs wife’s permission to go on lengthy business trips or change professions; they impact his conjugal duties. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 536:1 Can take care of all animal’s needs on CholHamoed. Ram”a: permitted to ride on CholHamoed from city to city. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Kislev: Internal aspect of the depth, which is inner aspect of Torah, is totally united w/ Infinite Light clothed within Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 245: Each day changes: income problems, kid issues, health crisis. God sending individual messages to stimulate soul correction. |
| Monday, November 27, 2023 / 14 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayishlach 2: Account of gift sent. Jacob crossed Yabok River at night. Alone, wrestled angel until dawn, renames him Israel. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 10:2 Court certified 1st husband dead, woman remarries, he resurfaces, she divorces both men, doesn’t bring sacrifice. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 25: Just as liable for half damage of Goring in public domain, so too, for Goring in private domain pays half damage. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 13:14 Can tell spouse: I don’t want your parents or siblings to visit or to live with us; spouse must respect wish. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 534:3 CholHamoed can bring home from artisan items for YomTov like cushions, chairs, saucers, but not items not for YomTov. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Kislev: All worlds, the exalted and the lowly, are dependent on the precise and meticulous performance of a single Mitzva. |
| #EmunaYomi 244: Physical treatments, medication can’t cure ailing soul. Body & soul connected. Their health depend on more than natural law. |
| Sunday, November 26, 2023 / 13 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayishlach 1: Jacob sends Esau gift-laden messengers. Divides camp in 2. Prays to God that Esau shouldn’t kill him & family. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 10:1 Husband went overseas, witnesses told wife that he died, she remarried, he appears, she has to divorce both men. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 24: Animal that witnesses testify that it gored 3 days is forewarned. Reverts to innocuous status if children can pet it. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 12:14 Just as must provide wife subsistence, also kids up to 6 years old. Sages decreed provide maintenance until grown. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 534:1 We don’t do laundry on Chol Hamoed, with a number of exceptions: if came from abroad, towels, kids clothing. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Kislev: Through the study of Torah laws in speech & in thought, the Klipot become separated and distinct from the sacred. |
| #EmunaYomi 243: Sickness severe test of Emuna. God sends it. Don’t attribute to natural causes; for ultimate benefit; self-evaluate, repent. |
| Shabbat, November 25, 2023 / 12 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayetze 7: Lavan/Jacob make covenant, not to harm each other & Jacob won’t take other wives. Place stones: YegarSahaduta/GalEd. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 9:5 Israelite woman marries Kohen, eats from Truma. Also after he dies if had son by him. Same w/ Levite wife & Maaser. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 23: Ordinary doors vulnerable to being burrowed under by a dog. If dog burrowed & caused damage, dog owner fully liable. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 11:1 Virgin had Erusin: widow, divorce or Halitza, gets 200zuz if remarry. If wed, gets 100zuz. Considered non-virgin. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 533:3 On Chol Hamoed, forbidden to collect items to pickle. If won’t be available after Yom Tov, can buy & pickle it. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Kislev: When man studies Torah, Mishna, Talmud, draws forth Infinite Light into This World, included, nullified in His Light. |
| #EmunaYomi 242: Many former inmates testify jail term was turning point in lives; completed emotionally, spiritually stronger & healthier. |
| Friday, November 24, 2023 / 11 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayetze 6: Jacob runs w/ family, wealth; Rachel steals Lavan’s idols; he pursues; God warns him not to harm Jacob, Jacob vents. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 9:2 Widow married Kohen Gadol & he died, even though marriage improper, can do Yibum w/ brother-in-law, a plain Kohen. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 22: Camel laden with flax in public domain, flax enters store, catches fire, destroys building, camel owner liable. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 10:10 Ktuva lost, can’t continue living with wife unless writes new document obligating self to requirements of Ktuva. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 532:2 Everything medical is allowed on Chol Hamoed. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Kislev: The aim of the Chochmah is the rectification of the visages of Atzilut, upon whom depend the rationales of the Mitzvot. |
| #EmunaYomi 241: Most inmates have plenty of time at their disposal; God gives them conditions conducive for introspection & repentance. |
| Thursday, November 23, 2023 / 10 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayetze 5: Jacob asks to leave Lavan. Discuss wages. Deal w/ future ringed, spotted & speckled flock. God tells Jacob, go home. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 8:6 Tumtum (undetermined gender) that turns out is male, doesn’t do Halitza. Androginos can marry a woman, not a man. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 21: Dog or goat jumped from roof and broke vessels, animal owner pays full cost of damage. If they fell, they’re exempt. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 9:4 She had agent accept marriage for her, in parallel she married another man & don’t know which was 1st, divorce both. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 531:7 If mourner’s 7th day of mourning falls on Shabat before Yom Tov, permitted to shave on Chol Hamoed. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Kislev: There is a common characteristic that all intellectual fear & love of the angels are considered created ex nihilo. |
| #EmunaYomi 240: Imprisonment frequently substitute for much more serious punishment. Person should actually thank God for being in jail. |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 / 9 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayetze 4: Ruben finds Lea a flower, Rachel takes & offers Lea night w/ Jacob, Lea has +2 boys, 1 girl. Rachel has son, Josef. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 8:5 A eunuch doesn’t do Halitza or Yibum; neither does an Aylonit (older underdeveloped woman, can’t have kids). |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 20: Goat climbed clay barrel to eat turnip on it. Broke barrel. Rava had owner pay full damages for turnip & barrel. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 8:5 Man said I marry u on condition I’m Tzadik, even if complete Rasha, married b’safek; may have had penitent thoughts. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 531:2 Forbidden to shave on Chol Hamoed, even if shaved before Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Kislev: Seed stimulates power of growth within soil, God’s command. So too, parchment, Etrog arouse unto loftiest heights. |
| #EmunaYomi 239: If Josef would’ve lacked Emuna, complained, depressed, God’s presence departs, might’ve rotted in jail, suffer living death. |
| Tuesday, November 21, 2023 / 8 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayetze 3: Jacob works 7yrs for Rachel. Dad switches her/Leah, asks +7yrs for Rachel, Jacob agrees. 4 born to Leah, 4 to maids. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 8:3 Ammonites & Moabites forever forbidden to marry Jewish women. Women of those nations, if converted can marry a Jew. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 19: Pebbles inadvertently propelled from animal’s feet or kicking, pebbles broke vessels, animal owner pays 1/2 damage. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 7:22 Man marries woman, either want to retract, even if do so immediately, retraction of no consequence. They’re married. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 529:4 Court sets up officers on YomTov to prevent men & women from feasting together; avoid too much wine, leads to sin. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Kislev: Eliciting from above downward is a necessity thru Mitzvot of performance to draw Light into the vessels. |
| #EmunaYomi 238: Josef kept cheery disposition in prison. Led to being in charge there. Suddenly released, became powerful, 2nd to Pharaoh. |
| Monday, November 20, 2023 / 7 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayetze 2: Well, 3 flocks waiting, Rachel comes w/ sheep, Jacob takes rock off well, waters Rachel’s flock, kisses her, cries. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 8:1 Uncircumcised Kohen & men who normally can eat Truma but now impure, can’t eat Truma, but their wives & slaves can. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 18: Chicken pecking at rope tied to bucket, rope severed & bucket fell and broke, chicken owner pays full cost of damage. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 6:2 4 rules of conditional agreements: 2x stipulation (+ & -); + must be before -; stipulation before deed; achievable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 529:1 Mitzva to spend half YomTov in BetMidrash & half to eat & drink. Don’t be stingy. 2 breads & Kidush per meal. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Kislev: Thought is a reflection, an extension of the essence of intellect of soul. Intellect is radiance & garment for the soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 237: Facing hard & taxing test of faith, muster Emuna & inner strength to accept w/ love, entire situation can turn for better. |
| Sunday, November 19, 2023 / 6 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayetze 1: Jacob leaves BerSheva to Haran. Slept, dream, ladder, angels up & down, God: I’ll give you land, kids. Jacob’s vow. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 7:5 Israelite had relations w/ Kohen’s daughter, she still eats Truma. If she became pregnant, can’t. Gave birth, can. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 17: Whoever engages in Torah study & acts of kindness merits reward equal to the portion of 2 tribes, Yosef and Issachar. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 5:2 Man sold item that prohibited to derive benefit from, used $ to consecrate woman, marriage valid, except if idol $. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:24 Tried to circumvent law by cooking 2 dish for today (YomTov) & leaving 1 leftover for tomorrow, forbidden to eat it. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Kislev: Comprehending the existence state is not intrinsically as worthy as study of Mitzvot & grasping their essential nature. |
| #EmunaYomi 236: Pray God protect from negative friends/influence, send good messengers to help correct life. Prayers in own language better. |
| Shabbat, November 18, 2023 / 5 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Toldot 7: Esau saw Isaac blessed Jacob, sent away, told not to marry Canaanite girl. Esau marries Mahalat, Ishmael’s daughter. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 7:2 Israelite’s daughter married Kohen, her slaves eat Truma. Kohen’s daughter married Israelite, her slaves don’t. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 16: Innocuous ox [Tam], pay half damage from ox’s body’s sale; forewarned ox [Muad] pays full damage from best property. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 4:9 If mentally incompetent man marries sane woman, or sane man marries mentally incompetent woman, marriage not binding. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:21 Realized before morning meal didn’t make Eruv, cook a lot in 1 pot. Some say can cook in many pots & taste from each. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Kislev: By seizing Etrog & waving it as per Halacha, seizing life-force clothed in Nukva of Atzilut, united w/ Infinite Light. |
| #EmunaYomi 235: To merit true & complete repentance, must pray constantly for God’s assistance & guidance, and ask to be lead on right path. |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 / 4 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Toldot 6: Isaac blesses Jacob. Esau vows murder. Rebeca tells Jacob to leave. Isaac orders Jacob to marry Lavan’s daughter. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 6:6 Don’t abstain from procreation unless have kids. Bet Shamai: 2 boys; Bet Hilel: boy & girl. Obligation of the man. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 15: “When man or woman commit any of the sins of a person.” Verse equates a woman with a man for all Torah punishments. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 3:19 Father shouldn’t marry off daughter while minor; wait until matures & she says “I would like to marry so and so.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:18 Prepared food, then Eruv was lost, even if what made intended for YomTov can use on Shabat, cook more for YomTov. |
| #TanyaYomi 4Kislev: To perform Mitzva that can’t be delegated to another, forego Torah study & prayer, state of intellectual love & awe. |
| #EmunaYomi 234: Confessing to God vital to spiritual & emotional welfare, repentance, remorse for sin & deciding to improve from now on. |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 / 3 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Toldot 5: Isaac old, blind, tells Esau to get food so can bless him. Rebeca tells Jacob to get the blessing. Disguises as Esau. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 6:4 Kohen Gadol can’t marry a widow. Was plain Kohen betrothed to a widow, then appointed Kohen Gadol, can still marry. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 14: If place property of injured party, not of damager, owner of animal that damages liable for all damage caused there. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 2:1 Girl from birth-12 years old: Ktana (minor) or Tinoket (baby). 2 hairs grow in pubic area after 12, Naarah (maiden). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:16 After having prepared the food for Shabat, the Eruv Tavshilim can be eaten. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Kislev: All Mitzvot are designed to “repair” the 248 organs of the Minor Visage thru drawing Infinite Light into the Intellect. |
| #EmunaYomi 233: Prisoner’s daily routine should involve repentance, prayer & charitable deeds. Ask for strength, guidance & quick release. |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 / 2 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Toldot 4: Isaac goes to BerSheva. God blesses will have much progeny. Builds altar. Avimeleh, Pihol seek peace treaty w/ Isaac. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 6:2 Had forbidden relations; widow /High Priest; divorcee, Halutza /Kohen; Mamzeret, Netina /Israel: can’t marry Kohen. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 13: Animal tithe offering can’t be sold, not when it’s alive or slaughtered, unblemished or blemished. Not designator’s. |
| #RambamYomi #Ishut 1:3 Once woman Mekudeshet (married) even if not consummated, any man that has relations w/ her liable to court execution. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:12 Eruv maker blesses “…on Mitzva of Eruv. Permits to bake, cook…what needed for Shabat on YomTov for XYZ people.” |
| #TanyaYomi 2Kislev: Prayer calls forth the blessed Infinite Light itself to modify the state of creatures; ill, cured; vegetation sprouts. |
| #EmunaYomi 232: Innocent of charge but convicted by court, may be guilty of something else that led to Heavenly verdict of imprisonment. |
| Tuesday, November 14, 2023 / 1 Kislev 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Toldot 3: Isaac becomes very wealthy. Avimeleh sends him away. Re-digs dad’s wells. Fight over wells. 3rd well, don’t fight. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 6:1 Had relations w/ Yevama, whether he or she did so knowingly or not, by force, willingly, completed or not, married. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 12: Movable property is acquired together with land, be it through money, a bill of sale, or buyer taking possession. |
| #RambamYomi #Megila+ 4:12 Hanuka candle-lighting dear Mitzva. Even if gets food from charity, borrows or sells clothing to buy oil & lamp. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:9 Maker of Eruv Tavshilim must intend to exempt others, but beneficiary doesn’t need intention when the Eruv is made. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Kislev: In the 2nd Chamber are the garments that clothe the soul as a result of Mitzvot, though in Lower Garden of Eden. |
| #EmunaYomi 231: Incarceration is an extreme test of faith. Can’t blame anyone for the situation. God puts people in jail to atone for sins. |
| Monday, November 13, 2023 / 29 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Toldot 2: Isaac goes to Grar. Men ask about wife, says sister, fears will kill him for her. Avimeleh discovers, warns locals. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 5:4 Did Maamar w/ 2 Yevamot, both need Gets & Halitza. Did Maamar w/ 1 & Get with 2nd, need Get & Halitza. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 11: Times where even though more accessible, value doesn’t change: “Beam of wood in city = 1 dinar, in field = 1 dinar.” |
| #RambamYomi #Megila+ 3:1 Jews suffered greatly under Greek rule. God saved. Hasmoneans overcame them, ruled 200 yrs until end of 2nd Temple. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:7 Mitzva on all to do Eruv Tavshilim & for city leader to do for those who can’t or forgot. Can’t purposely rely on it. |
| #TanyaYomi 29 (w30)Heshvan: Can correct, raise prayer if prays w/ proper intent even 1 full prayer gathered piecemeal from throughout year. |
| #EmunaYomi 230: When they put their trust in their lawyers, their lawyers frequently become the reason of their failure in court. |
| Sunday, November 12, 2023 / 28 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Toldot 1: Rebeca conceives, prophecy 2 nations, Esau sells 1stbornship to Jacob. Famine, God to Isaac: don’t leave land, bless. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 5:2 Yavam did Maamar to Yevama, then gave her Get, must still do Halitza. Did Maamar & then Halitza, still needs Get. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 10: 5 sitting on 1 bench, it didn’t break; 1 more came, sat & broke it with his weight, he’s liable for all the damage. |
| #RambamYomi #Megila+ 2:1 Read Megila out of order, not good. Read verse 1, skipped 2, read 3, went back & read 2, no good. Read in order. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:3 Measure of the cooked item must be a Kzayit whether the Eruv Tavshilim is for 1 person or for 1,000 people. |
| #TanyaYomi 28Heshvan: No “turning of face to face” (Panim) except thru Mitzvot that require action. Mere thought accomplishes nothing. |
| #EmunaYomi 229: People that lack Emuna think that flesh-and-blood judges, juries, attorneys, and witnesses dictate the outcome of a case. |
| Shabbat, November 11, 2023 / 27 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #ChayeSara 7: Ishmael 137yrs, 12 princes: Nevayot, Kedar, Adbe’el, Mivsam, Mishma, Duma, Masa, Hada, Tema, Yetur, Nafish, Kedma. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 4:13 Shimon HaTimni: Mamzer is child of cohabitation of couple who are liable to Karet (excision) for their action. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 9: Purchased tied bag [hayta] whose contents unknown, might not have any value. Once accepted, can’t retract agreement. |
| #RambamYomi #Megila+ 1:1 Hearing Megilat Esther supersedes learning Torah & all other positive Mitzvot, except burial of Meit Mitzva. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 527:1 Yom Tov on Friday: can cook for Yom Tov & if made too much, can use leftovers Shabat. With Eruv can cook for Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomi 27Heshvan: Uttered Torah speech “pierces atmospheres.” To elevate from below upward, proper thought is imperative. |
| #EmunaYomi 228: Nothing brings person closer to God than passing difficult tests of faith in this lowly & often confusing material world. |
| Friday, November 10, 2023 / 26 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #ChayeSara 6: Abraham marries Ketura, kids: Zimran, Yokshan, Medan, Midian, Yishbak, Shuah. Sent east w/gifts. Abraham dies 175. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 4:12 If one marries the relative of his divorced wife, the child of such a union is considered a Mamzer. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 8: Sages instituted creditor collects from intermediate-quality land if default, so creditors would be willing to lend. |
| #RambamYomi #Taaniot 5:13 To remember Temple’s destruction, women shouldn’t have jewelry made w/ all pieces of set; shouldn’t be perfect. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 526:11 We don’t tear for the dead (Kriya) on Yom Tov, even on 2nd day of Yom Tov and even for immediate relatives. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Heshvan: Charity, kindness that Jews perform w/ generosity of pure hearts, alive, exist in physical world until TchiyatHametim. |
| #EmunaYomi 227: Above fruits are immediate rewards in this world. Dividends of repentance & Emuna assure eternal bliss in the next world. |
| Thursday, November 9, 2023 / 25 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #ChayeSara 5: Bro & mom try to delay, servant insists, Rebeca wants to go w/ him, go, see Isaac after his prayer, veil, marry. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 4:10 No woman betrothes or marries until 3 months from previous spouse: Yevama, virgin, not virgin, divorcee, widow. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 7: Month of Nisan, harvest starts, market value of land appreciates; Tishrei, harvest reaped, value of land depreciates. |
| #RambamYomi #Taaniot 4:2 Elders rebuke community on fast, say: it’s not sackcloth & fast that have effect, but repentance & good deeds. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 526:7 Even mourners forbidden to ride animal on YomTov to accompany dead, even on 2nd day YomTov, except diggers on 2nd day. |
| #TanyaYomi 25Heshvan: Metaphorically, souls of Israel = limbs of Shechinah. 2nd Temple destroyed; Israel in exile, suffering, Shechinah too. |
| #EmunaYomi 226: Repentance: spared from harsh judgments; get closer to God; avoid slander, anger, frustration, bitterness & earn happiness. |
| Wednesday, November 8, 2023 / 24 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #ChayeSara 4: Rebeca’s bro, Lavan, greets servant, brings home, servant tells mission, Lavan & Betuel agree from God & marriage. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 4:7 Did Halitza, remains with equal stake as brothers in dead brother’s estate. Marries Yevama, gets estate. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 6: Can’t drain gutters or sewage into public domain in summer, allowed in rainy season, but if caused damage, liable. |
| #RambamYomi #Taaniot 3:2 If no rain by Rosh Hodesh Kislev court decrees 3 communal fasts Monday, Thursday, Monday. Can eat & drink at night. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 526:4 Jew is permitted to violate YomTov prohibitions associated w/ burying dead on 2nd day of YomTov, if want to bury then. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Heshvan: Comes to synagogue regularly & doesn’t 1 day, God asks about him. God does same with all Mitzvot, especially charity. |
| #EmunaYomi 225: Task at hand is to accept (Heavenly & earthly) court’s decision lovingly & w/ Emuna & increase repentance efforts & prayer. |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023 / 23 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #ChayeSara 3: Servant goes to AramNaharaim, prays for girl, condition that waters camels, Rebeca does it. Servant kneels to God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 4:5 Eldest brother’s duty to do Yibum, says no, ask each brother. None want, tell eldest: do Halitza or Yibum. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 5: R Akiva: conspiring witnesses (Eidim Zomemim) do not pay on the basis of their own admission. Rather, it’s a fine. |
| #RambamYomi #Taaniot 2:1 Fast, trumpets if: enemies; army; plague; rampage; locust; blight; fallen house; epidemic; no sustenance; no rain. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 525:2 Charity collectors gather food items from courtyards on YomTov but don’t announce like do on weekday. Do discretely. |
| #TanyaYomi 23Heshvan: The Supreme Will vested in Written Torah’s 613 Mitzvot, manifest only in Oral Torah. Repeat Halachot, get Olam Haba. |
| #EmunaYomi 224: Our Emuna undergoes a special test in face of negative outcomes or judgement. This is the time to summon power of Emuna. |
| Monday, November 6, 2023 / 22 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #ChayeSara 2: Abraham got field & cave, buried Sarah. Abraham orders servant to get wife for Isaac from hometown. Servant vows. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 4:4 Once Yavam has married Yevama, she’s his wife in every respect, except her Ketuba taken from 1st husband’s estate. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 4: R’ Oshaya: There are 13 types of damages: 4 types of guards, 5 types of injury payments, 4 main types of damages. |
| #RambamYomi #Taaniot 1:2 Cry out to God during difficulties, path of repentance, realize ‘cuz of bad deeds, repent, difficulties removed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 524:1 On YomTov don’t: climb tree; ride animal; sail; slap leg; clap; dance; judge; marry; divorce; separate Truma & Maaser. |
| #TanyaYomi 22Heshvan: Garments of Lower Garden of Eden for good deeds; of upper Garden are of love & devotion of heart to Torah & prayer. |
| #EmunaYomi 223: Be prepared for unwanted outcomes. Efforts at repentance don’t always suffice to clean the entire list of Heavenly debts. |
| Sunday, November 5, 2023 / 21 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #ChayeSara 1: Sara dies @ 127yrs in Hebron. Abraham eulogizes, cries; buys Mahpela cave+field from Efron for 400 silver shekel. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 4:2 Married his Yevama & then found she was pregnant & gave birth: if child lives, must divorce; doesn’t live, stay. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 3: A person is always considered forewarned and liable for any damage that causes, both when awake or asleep. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 19:4 From Aries, constellations’ positions diverge from equator to north until Cancer, 23.5 degrees north of equator. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 523:3 Don’t birth animals on YomTov, but can help ensure baby doesn’t fall on ground, blow in nostrils, put teat in mouth. |
| #TanyaYomi 21Heshvan: Mitzvot were only given to physical man in this world, because he has the choice to turn his heart to good. |
| #EmunaYomi 222: Once Heavenly court reaches verdict, God instills “upstairs” verdict in heart of judge/jury in the “downstairs” courtroom. |
| Shabbat, November 4, 2023 / 20 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 7: God to Abraham: sacrifice Isaac. Travels 3 days, binds Isaac, angel stops him, passed test, blessed. Rebecca born. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 3:10 Two men betrothed 2 women, they accidentally got mixed at nuptials, both liable for relations with married woman. |
| #DafYomi #BavaKama 2: 4 primary categories (Avot) of damage: Ox; Pit; Maveh, (discussion if tooth of animal or damage of person) & Fire. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 18:1 Nights moon won’t be sighted ‘cuz of clouds; valley; mountain to west. On mountain or on sea, can see even small. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 522:3 If person’s leg muscles contracted (became shorter), allowed to go out on Yom Tov with a walking stick. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Heshvan: Person conceives wondrous new insight, at that moment, wondrous delight born in mind. Surpasses intellect & wisdom. |
| #EmunaYomi 221: A person in a real world court case is judged at same time in Heavenly court, checking person’s spiritual credits & debits. |
| Friday, November 3, 2023 / 19 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 6: Avimeleh & Fihol treaty w/ Abraham. Abraham claims well that dug, set aside 7 lambs, swears. Place called Ber Sheva. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 3:8 “Uncertain” divorce: husband wrote Get himself, but no witnesses; witnesses but no date; date but only 1 witness. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 82: Always teach son a clean, easy trade & ask compassion from God. Poverty or wealth don’t come from trade but from God. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 17:24 Astronomy & geometry calculations from Greeks, now in hands of Sages. Wisdom of Yisachar tribe wasn’t transmitted. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 522:2 Can’t go out on a palanquin on YomTov, man or woman. If very needed man, ok, & can carry on shoulder even w/ a canopy. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Heshvan: Every Jew needs to be reincarnated many times, until he has fulfilled all 613 Mitzvot in thought, speech & action. |
| #EmunaYomi 220: If lack of charity reason stopped by policeman, then pledge of charity can tip scales of harsh judgement the other way. |
| Thursday, November 2, 2023 / 18 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 5: Abraham 100 when Isaac born. Big party when weaned. Sarah has Abraham exile Hagar & son. Got lost, angel saves them. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 3:6 3 bros, 2 wed 2 sisters, 3rd wed unrelated woman. Bro wed to sister died. 3rd weds widow, he dies. 2 widows free. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 81: If there is an open entrance to the public domain there is no concern of a man and woman being secluded. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 16:1 Part of moon’s orbit inclined north of sun’s orbit & part south. Intersect at 2 points. At north=head; south=tail. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 520:1 One must prepare house for Yom Tov according to the same laws which one prepares the house for Shabbat. See OC 337. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Heshvan: Man’s effort, which his soul toiled in life, above in hidden state. Revealed, radiates from above downward at passing. |
| #EmunaYomi 219: Satisfaction of donating to poor, sick & for advancement of Torah, better than losing $ on medical bills, repairs & taxes. |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 / 17 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 4: Sodom destroyed. Lot’s wife looks back, turns to salt; girls get him drunk, have sons from him. Avimeleh. Isaac born. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 3:4 3 brothers, 2 of them married to 2 sisters, mom/daughter or grandma/granddaughter, do Halitza, not Yibum. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 80: Woman can be secluded with two men of fit morals, but if men of unfit morals, can’t be secluded even with ten men. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 15:2 Previous calculations to sight moon. 2x elongation can’t be < 5 degrees or > 62 degrees night of moon sighting. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 519:5 Kmatim that women make for their armpits are forbidden to be made on Yom Tov because of “preparing a portion.” |
| #TanyaYomi 17Heshvan: Letter to Berdichever consoling son’s death: Miriam’s death in Torah next to Red Heifer; purified highest impurity. |
| #EmunaYomi 218: Without charity person is a triple loser: loses money against will; suffers pain of money loss; loses benefits of charity. |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2023 / 16 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 3: Angels @ Sodom, Lot hosts ’em, city threatens ’em, angels blind ’em, grab Lot, wife, 2 girls: exit, don’t look back. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 3:1 4 brothers, 2 of them married to 2 sisters, the 2 brothers die, surviving brothers do Halitza (release), not Yibum. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 79: Said: I married woman overseas, she died, these are her kids; must bring proof of lineage of woman and the children. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 14:1 Moon has 2 mean rates of progress: small orbit not around Earth, within larger orbit around Earth. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 519:2 Utensils like candelabrum, chair, table that’re in pieces, can be assembled on Yom Tov, as long as don’t embed pieces. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Heshvan: Chakal Tapuhin Kadishin: orchard of holy apples: radiates over disciples, instills thoughts of repentance, good deeds. |
| #EmunaYomi 217: Heavenly accounting exacting to the penny. When give charity, prevent anguish of losing money in negative circumstances. |
| Monday, October 30, 2023 / 15 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 2: Guests depart to Sodom, Abraham escorts out. God reveals will destroy Sodom, Abraham bargains to save ’em, ends @ 10. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 2:9 Person brings divorce bill from overseas & says “it was written & signed in front of me,” he can’t marry the woman. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 78: If child has presumption of unflawed lineage, even if both parents testify that flawed, they’re not deemed credible. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 13:1 To know sun’s true position on any day, calculate mean position & apogee, subtract apogee from mean = sun’s course. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 518:7 Animal died on YomTov, was deathly ill before, can cut up & feed to dogs; wasn’t deathly ill, Muktsa & can’t move it. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Heshvan: After Tzadik’s death, disciples can receive their part of his faith, awe, love; not just “rays” of his physical body. |
| #EmunaYomi 216: Income & losses preordained on Rosh Hashana. $ to charity takes place of $ losses (taxes, fines, med bills, repairs, etc.). |
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 / 14 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 1: Abraham gets 3 visitors, prepares feast, they say Sarah will have son, she laughs, God asks Abraham why she laughs. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 2:7 2 men betrothed 2 sisters, but neither man is sure which sister he betrothed, both men need to divorce each sister. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 77: Who is a Halala? Any woman born from one unfit for the priesthood (Psulei Kehuna). |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 12:1 Mean distance sun travels in 1 day: 59 minutes, 8 seconds (59′ 8″); in 10 days: 9 degrees, 51 minutes, 21 seconds. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 518:4 Can move pigeon coop ladder on Yom Tov from coop to coop even in public domain. Forbidden to move normal ladder. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Heshvan: Tzadik’s life isn’t physical but spiritual; consists of faith, awe, love. These 3 attributes prevalent in every world. |
| #EmunaYomi 215: Charity prevents penalties. Many penalties and other forms of financial loss occur when a person gives insufficient charity. |
| Shabbat, October 28, 2023 / 13 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 7: Brit Mila; If don’t do it, out of nation. Sarai to be Sarah. Will have son, named Itzhak. Abraham & men did Brit. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 2:5 Has son, exempts Yibum, even if Mamzer, & considered son in all matters, but not if child of slave or non-Jew. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 76: “King must be from among your brothers.” All leadership that you appoint may be only from among your brothers. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 11:7 The heavenly sphere divided into 360 degrees, 12 constellations. Constellation=30 degrees, degree=60 minutes, etc. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 518:2 While permitted to carry items on Yom Tov, forbidden to carry anything for the needs of a Gentile on Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Heshvan: When a Tzadik departs, he’s found in all worlds more than during his lifetime; even in this world of action. |
| #EmunaYomi 214: If harm others have to make arduous efforts in begging forgiveness of all victims. Otherwise, God won’t listen to prayers. |
| Friday, October 27, 2023 / 12 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 6: God to Abram: kids’ll be slaves in other land, then return to Canaan. Ishmael born. God changes Abram to Abraham. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 2:3 Yevama, woman whose husband died childless, brother-in-law obligated to marry (Yibum) or release her (Chalitza). |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 75: A Mamzer is only the offspring born from one whose prohibition is of forbidden relatives and punishable by Karet. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 10:1 Sages that say solar year < 365.25 days say its 365 days, 5 hours, 997 units & 48 moments. Moment = 1/76 of unit. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 517:2 Jew told gentile before YomTov to buy him birds on YomTov, bad, but if did it, can eat it, unless does it regularly. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Heshvan: God’s name is magnified & sanctified when we walk in right way that He’s shown us & we’ll walk in His path forever. |
| #EmunaYomi 213: As long as sins between man & fellow man go uncorrected, severe judgement hovers like an ax over the transgressor’s neck. |
| Thursday, October 26, 2023 / 11 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 5: God: Fear not, Abram; your reward is great. Abram: I have no kids. God: Look at stars, you’ll have as many kids. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 2:2 2 married brothers. 1st died. 2nd marries 1st widow. 3rd brother born. 2nd brother dies. 1st & 2nd widows free. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 74: R Nahman: three are deemed credible to state that the child is a firstborn: the midwife, his father, and his mother. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 9:3 Nisan equinox when sun enters Aries. Tamuz solstice, Cancer; Tishrei equinox, Libra; Tevet solstice, Capricorn. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 516:1 Can send to friend on YomTov even live animals, wines, oils, legumes; but not grain, as they lack grinding, forbidden. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Heshvan: When Shechinah emerges from KlipatNoga, sparks extracted, evil dispersed, all will be by means of Pnimiyut of Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 212: Without Emuna, people easily insult, harbor ill will, harm, or take revenge upon those who conceivably caused them damage. |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2023 / 10 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 4: Battle of 4 vs 5 kings. 4 kings win, take captives including Lot. Abram fights, wins, returns captives, blessed. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 1:4 Bet Shamai & Bet Hillel had different opinions on permitted & disqualified marriages, but still married each other. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 73: R Zeira taught in Mehoza: It is permitted for a convert to marry a Mamzeret. Everyone stoned him with their Etrogim. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 8:2 Lunar months set by days: 29 days, Lacking, several hours shorter than real lunar month; 30 days, Full, more hours. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 515:7 Gentile gave Jew fruits on YomTov, unsure if from within Tchum, if Gentile from town & fruits exist in town, can eat. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Heshvan: Every one of Israel is able to reveal secrets of wisdom and is obliged to do so in order to perfect his soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 211: Spiritual law: when trust in anyone other than God, fall into hands of object of trust. Nobody has God’s mercy, compassion. |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 / 9 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 3: Abram & Lot herdsmen quarrel. Lot goes to Jordan plain by Sodom (evil people). God promises Abram land & kids. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yevamot 1:1 15 types of women exempt “rivals” & “rivals’ rivals” from Halitza & Yibum (marriage of childless brother’s widow). |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 72: When R Akiva was dying, Rebbi born; Rebbi dying, R Yehuda born; R Yehuda dying, Rava born; Rava dying, R Ashi born. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 7:1 Rosh Hodesh Tishrei is never set on Sunday, Wednesday or Friday. If Molad falls on those days, set for next day. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 515:5 Gentile gave Jew gift on YomTov, item from within Tchum that wasn’t attached to ground or hunted, can eat on YomTov. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Heshvan: It is amazing what happens in Heaven because of our deliberation & elucidation of Halacha from Gemara & Rishonim. |
| #EmunaYomi 210: Talk to God before policeman comes: “God, don’t punish me with police. Help me identify & correct reason deserve punishment. |
| Monday, October 23, 2023 / 8 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 2: Pharaoh takes Sarai, Abram benefits, God plagues Pharaoh & house, Pharaoh confronts Abram, sends them away. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 3:8 All Temple vessels required immersion except for golden altar & bronze altar. Those are not susceptible to impurity. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 71: When two people quarrel observe which of them becomes silent first. The silent party is of finer lineage. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 6:2 Day & night are 24 hours. Hour divided into 1,080 Halakim. Divisible by 2, 4, 8, 3, 6, 9, 5, 10. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 515:1 Gentile brought gift to Jew on YomTov, if something that was attached to ground or hunted, forbidden to eat on YomTov. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Heshvan: Main study mode: deliberate & argue laws of Asur, Mutar, impure, pure, to disencumber Mutar & pure from Asur & impure. |
| #EmunaYomi 209: I.e. pulled over ‘cuz of traffic violation, “natural” circumstance merely vehicle of Divine justice designed to arouse us. |
| Sunday, October 22, 2023 / 7 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 1: God to Abram: Leave your land, birthplace, dad’s house to land I’ll show you. Will make great nation, bless you. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 3:6 Tax collector entered house, thief returned stolen vessel: trust them if say didn’t touch inside vessel; still pure. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 70: Anyone who disqualifies others by proclaiming their flaw, that is a sign that they themselves have that flaw. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 5:3 When did all of Israel start to calculate calendar? End of Talmud sages, Israel destroyed, no permanent Bet Din. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 514:11 When light YomTov candles, recite: “Who has sanctified us with His Mitzvot & commanded us to light candle of YomTov.” |
| #TanyaYomi 7Heshvan: Mikra/Mishna/Talmud/Kabala in Atzilut. Mikra vests itself as far as Asiyah; Mishna, as far as Yetzirah; Talmud, Beriah. |
| #EmunaYomi 208: Troubles are God’s catalyst to start process of soul-searching & repentance for what we may have inadvertently done wrong. |
| Shabbat, October 21, 2023 / 6 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 7: Tower of Babel. Generations, years from Shem until Abram. Abram marries Sarai. Sarai barren. Leave Ur, settle in Haran. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 3:4 Stringency of Truma over Kodesh: trust unlearned on Kodesh oil, wine purity entire year; Truma only pressing season. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 69: Days coming, won’t say God who brought Israel out of Egypt, but God who brought Israel out of north & all countries. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 4:2 Court adds month to year ‘cuz of 3 signs: Tkufa; spring; fruits. If Tkufa of Nisan will be on 16Nisan or later, add. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 514:6 Forbidden to place candle on tree before YomTov; concerned that may end up using tree on YomTov (which is forbidden). |
| #TanyaYomi 6Heshvan: Asur = forbidden = bound, can’t rise up. Mutar = permitted = unbound, can be raised. On Shabat, KlipatNoga raised. |
| #EmunaYomi 207: Believe that everything in life has a reason and a purpose, and that there are no tribulations without transgression. |
| Friday, October 20, 2023 / 5 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 6: Noah plants vineyard, gets drunk; Ham sees him naked, Shem & Yafet cover; Noah curses Ham’s son. List world’s nations. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 3:2 New utensils need to be immersed in order to be used for Kodesh food, but don’t need to immerse for Truma food. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 68: Child from Jewish woman called “your son” (i.e. Jewish), but from gentile woman isn’t called your son, but her son. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 3:1 Witnesses saw the new moon: if distance of night & day or less between them & Bet Din, go testify. If further, no. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 514:3 Wants to light wax candle on YomTov, but not consume it all, can place material to extinguish on own before lights it. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Heshvan: 2nd Temple scholars had fields, vineyards, yet studied Torah laws, raised thousands of disciples. Secret Kabala study. |
| #EmunaYomi 206: Believe that what’s happening to us now is for our own ultimate good. Cast aside thoughts that what’s happening isn’t good. |
| Thursday, October 19, 2023 / 4 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 5: God to Noah: Covenant with you, descendants & all creatures on earth. I’ll never flood world again. Rainbow my sign. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 2:6 Can’t eat more stringent food if immersed in Mikva for more lenient food. Immersed for stringent, can eat lenient. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 67: Just as betrothal isn’t effective with wife’s sister, so too, ineffective for all with whom relations are forbidden. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 2:4 Bet Din calculate as astronomers do to know exactly when, where & how new moon will appear. Test truth of witnesses. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 513:8 Chick that hatched on Yom Tov, forbidden to consume. Hatched Shabat, forbidden to consume on Yom Tov that follows it. |
| #TanyaYomi 4Heshvan: “Wise shall shine as splendor of firmament.” = Zohar = Tree of Life. Israel, thru Zohar will leave exile with mercy. |
| #EmunaYomi 205: Believe that our current predicament is from God & exactly what He wants. No need to blame self or harbor malice to others. |
| Wednesday, October 18, 2023 / 3 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 4: God to Noah: Exit ark, multiply. Won’t curse earth again ‘cuz of man. Man can eat meat, but not blood. Don’t murder. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 2:5 Ritually wash hands before eating Hulin, Maaser or Truma. For Kodesh, Kohen immerses in Mikve before eating. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 66: Where there’s betrothal & marriage involves no transgression, lineage of the offspring follows the male, his father. |
| #RambamYomi #Hodesh 1:2 Difference between 1 solar & lunar year ~11 days. When difference ~30 days, add 1 month to year; called Meuberet. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 513:5 Egg laid on day 1 YomTov, allowed on day 2 (Diaspora). Not on RoshHashana, or if Shabat & YomTov follow each other. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Heshvan: “Do I, then, not fill the heavens & the earth, says God.” Infinitely beyond intellect to comprehend what that means. |
| #EmunaYomi 204: This world is a classroom of Emuna. Since purpose of life on earth to learn Emuna, all that happens to us is test of Emuna. |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 / 2 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 3: Floodwaters raised ark. Water covered all tall mountains. All creatures perished. Only Noah & those in ark survived. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 2:2 Debate of generations of Nasi & Av Bet Din if Yom Tov sacrifices require Smicha or not. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 65: If man betroths woman with 1 witness, betrothal ineffective, even if both parties concede that there was a betrothal. |
| #RambamYomi #Shkalim 4:1 Shekel funds used for: public sacrifices, libations, salt, wood, incense, showbread, red heifer, Azazel goat, +. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 513:2 Forbidden to touch or eat an egg that was laid on Yom Tov, or if not sure if it was laid on Yom Tov or a weekday. |
| #TanyaYomi 2Heshvan: Heathen speaking & disturbing prayer; from God. Need to concentrate more on prayer until point where doesn’t hear. |
| #EmunaYomi 203: Whenever we strengthen ourselves in Emuna, prayer, and the fear of God, we make life so much easier. |
| Monday, October 16, 2023 / 1 Heshvan 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 2: Pure animals, 7; impure, 2. Noah 600yrs old, flood starts. Month 2, Day 17. Rain 40 days/nights. Creatures came 2 by 2. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 2:1 Better if hadn’t been born if delve into 1 of these 4: what’s above heavens, below earth, before creation, after end. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 64: Man said at time of his death: I’ve got kids, believed (wife doesn’t need Yibum). Says has brothers, not believed. |
| #RambamYomi #Shkalim 3:8 Lost 1/2 Shekel, responsible for it until give to treasurer. City sent w/ messenger & stolen or lost, give again. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 512:3 Forbidden to cook or bake for dogs on Yom Tov, but permitted to carry food and place it in front of them. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Heshvan: Heathens get life from Achorayim of holiness. From numerous contractions get materiality, its pleasures; wealth; honor. |
| #EmunaYomi 202: If unwilling to invest effort in correcting soul life, will ultimately suffer a worse collection of trials & tribulations. |
| Sunday, October 15, 2023 / 30 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 1: God to Noah: I’m destroying man ‘cuz of his sins. Build ark, gather family, 2 of each animal. Ark 300 x 50 x 30 cubits. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 1:7 Crooked thing that can’t be fixed? R’ Shimon b Menasia: child of adultery. R’ Shimon b Yohai: Sage that left Torah. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 63: Why don’t count opinion of R’ Yehuda HaNasi in addition to Rebbi? Rebbi is R’ Yehuda HaNasi; they’re the same person. |
| #RambamYomi #Shkalim 2:9 Shkalim set aside to buy sacrifices serve as atonement for entire Jewish people. Includes now & future collection. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 511:4 Forbidden to make Mugmar: to sprinkle spices on coals for fragrance for home or utensils, but ok if it’s for food. |
| #TanyaYomi 30Tishre: Man’s soul compounded of 10 Sefirot. Soul’s attributes analogous to Sefirot. When speak words of Torah unifies Shehina. |
| #EmunaYomi 201: True gratification and success, both in material and in spiritual endeavors, come from Emuna. |
| Shabbat, October 14, 2023 / 29 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 7: Metusela 969; Lameh 777; Noah has Shem,Ham,Yafet. Lives won’t be long. Nefilim. Man’s evil great. God regrets man. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 1:5 >depend, <assets: bring >Shlamim, <Olahs. >assets, <depend, >Olahs, <Shlamim. <both, bring minimum. >both, blessed. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 62: Dried bakery [purnei] bread eaten with salt and onions harms the body like swords. |
| #RambamYomi #Shkalim 1:5 Give 1/2 Shekel from 1/2 coin of current currency; at least same value as 160 barley grains of silver. (~$5 today). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 511:1 Allowed to have fire on YomTov to warm self. Ram”a: some say forbidden to heat winter home as sometimes not so cold. |
| #TanyaYomi 29Tishre: “God is One & His name is One.” Life from His breath divides into 4 levels, worlds: Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzirah, Asiyah. |
| #EmunaYomi 200: Can’t sit on sidelines in this world; pick up ball of life’s challenges & run with it toward our goal. W/ Emuna, win game. |
| Friday, October 13, 2023 / 28 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 6: Descendants/ages: Adam 930; Seth 912; Enosh 905; Kenan 910; Mahalalel 895; Yered 962; Hanoch 365, walked w/God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Hagiga 1:3 Burnt-offerings (Olah) for Moed only brought from unconsecrated funds (Hulin). Peace-offerings even from 2nd tithe. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 61: Condition that doesn’t say results of fulfilling as well as not fulfilling it, like tribes of Gad & Ruben, invalid. |
| #RambamYomi #Shofar+ 8:8 Only do Lulav Mitzva w/ own 1st day of Sukot. Give to friend, must be as gift. Can be conditionally. Not w/ kids. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 510:8 Though permitted to carry on YomTov, shouldn’t carry big loads as do during week, but rather should carry differently. |
| #TanyaYomi 28Tishre: In heathen countries, vivification is by way of investment of the extraneous patron-angels appointed over 70 nations. |
| #EmunaYomi 199: Sages warn that any difficulties in this life are preferable to an additional reincarnation. |
| Thursday, October 12, 2023 / 27 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 5: Lemech’s 2 wives: Ada had Yaval, 1st shepherds; Yuval, 1st musicians. Zila had TuvalCain, blacksmith; sis Naama. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 3:9 In future to come: “He will swallow death for ever, & Lord God will erase tears from all faces” (Isaiah 25:8). |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 60: You’re betrothed to me on condition I will give you $ from now & until 30 days, if gave $ within 30 days, betrothed. |
| #RambamYomi #Shofar+ 7:2 Sukot species: “fruit of beautiful tree” = Etrog. “Boughs of covered trees” = Hadas (myrtle), 3+ leaves/ring. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 510:5 It’s forbidden to make cheese on Yom Tov (nor can milk be strained or made into butter on Yom Tov). |
| #TanyaYomi 27Tishre: Those adept in Kabala know that God’s word = Shechinah = Ima Tataa & Matrunita (in Zohar) = Malchut. |
| #EmunaYomi 198: God doesn’t give up. He knows what we need to correct; the soul-correction we need to do in this life or in reincarnation. |
| Wednesday, October 11, 2023 / 26 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 4: Man exiled from Garden; knew Eve, had Cain, Abel. Cain kills Abel. God curses Cain, goes east of Eden, has kids. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 3:8 Don’t put bier in street, to not encourage eulogies; never women, out of respect. Moed: women wail, don’t clap. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 59: Act to improve vessel negates earlier action that completed vessel & of thought not to work more. No Tumah ’til done. |
| #RambamYomi #Shofar+ 6:5 Eat, drink, live in Suka 7 days & nights like in home. Consider house temporary and Suka permanent. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 510:3 Forbidden to sift mustard seeds on YomTov in its own sifter; can’t sweeten it with a wooden ember; metal one, ok. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Tishre: God’s “word & breath” not only created universe, but sustains continually. Type of soul even in stones, dust & water. |
| #EmunaYomi 197: Only by trials & tribulations build Emuna, achieve tranquility of soul. Running from difficulties makes more unbearable. |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 / 25 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 3: God makes Woman from Man’s rib. Snake convinces Woman to eat forbidden fruit, Woman gives to Man, all cursed. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 3:5 Buried dead relative 3 days before festival, cancels the 7 days of mourning. 8 days before, cancels the 30 days. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 58: 1 man says to 2nd: Go and betroth so-and-so to me, 2nd went and betrothed her to himself, she’s betrothed to 2nd man. |
| #RambamYomi #Shofar+ 5:1 Suka S’chach: material that grows from ground, detached. Doesn’t: become ritually impure, have odor or falls apart. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 509:6 Forbidden to create a new hole in a barrel on Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 25Tishre: “Whoever is angry, is as if he worships idols.” When angry, faith departs. If believed was from God, wouldn’t be angry. |
| #EmunaYomi 196: Desire to live in “peace” is request not to repent or correct soul. Can’t strengthen without being tested from time to time. |
| Monday, October 9, 2023 / 24 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 2: Man in Garden of Eden, 4 rivers, God: don’t eat from Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil, will die. Man named animals. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 3:4 On Moed don’t write Sfarim, Tfilin or Mezuzot; & not loans unless don’t trust borrower or if has nothing to eat. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 57: Shimon HaAmasoni interpreted all occurrences of the word “et” in the Torah, deriving additional laws of each subject. |
| #RambamYomi #Shofar+ 4:1 Suka measurements: Height: >10 Tefah, <20 Amot. Area: >7×7 Tefah, no upper limit. Off even by a bit, invalid. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 509:5 Can do Libun of metal utensils on YomTov that baked dairy to then use for meat. If utensil absorbed Nevela, can’t. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Tishre: If stand in front of King but doesn’t care to see Him & instead busies self w/ his own needs: inferior, fool & simple. |
| #EmunaYomi 195: Thinking not strong enough to handle trouble shows lack of belief in self. God doesn’t give us troubles we can’t withstand. |
| Sunday, October 8, 2023 / 23 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 1: In beginning God created heavens & earth. Light; separate waters; land; sun/moon; birds/fish; animals, man; rest. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 3:1 Can shave on Moed if: came from sea voyage; captivity; prison; excommunication/impurity ended; Sages cleared vow. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 56: It’s not the mouse that steals, but the hole that steals. Mouse can’t steal item unless has hole in which to hide it. |
| #RambamYomi #Shofar+ 3:3 Shofar blast order: bless; Tekiah/Shvarim/Truah/Tekiah x3; Tekiah/Shvarim/Tekiah x3; Tekiah/Truah/Tekiah x3. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 509:1 A skewer that was damaged, even though could straighten it out by hand, forbidden to fix it on Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 23Tishre: Study weekdays between Minha/Maariv in groups of 10: Torah Pnimiyut, Ain Yakov Agada; most Torah secrets hidden in it. |
| #EmunaYomi 194: Accept tribulations w/ love & a subjugated heart. Invokes Divine compassion. Often, as soon as reconcile, trouble vanishes. |
| Shabbat, October 7, 2023 / 22 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 2:4 Can’t buy house, slave or cattle on Moed, unless for festival use, or if seller has nothing to eat. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 55: Stray animal fit for altar btwn Jerusalem, Migdal Eder or same distance from Jerusalem, males Olah, females Shlamim. |
| #RambamYomi #Shofar+ 2:1 These must hear Shofar’s sound: Kohens, Levites, Israelites, converts, freed slaves. Women, slaves, minors, exempt. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 507:6 Can bake in oven full of bread on YomTov, even if only need 1. Refers to small ovens. In big oven only bake what need. |
| #TanyaYomi 22Tishre: If seat of scoffers is formed by 10 over which Shechina dwells, no greater insult & shaming of the Shechina than that. |
| #EmunaYomi 193: If after prayers trouble doesn’t go away & still don’t understand reason, believe that for best AND for a specific purpose. |
| Friday, October 6, 2023 / 21 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 6: Moshe goes up Mt Nevo, sees land, dies, God buries him. 120yrs old. Israel mourned 30 days. Nobody as Moshe. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 2:3 Can bring produce indoors ‘cuz of thieves, remove flax from pool so doesn’t spoil if didn’t intend to do on Moed. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 54: Kohen can benefit from priestly garments even when not doing Temple service. “The Torah was not given to the angels.” |
| #RambamYomi #Shofar+ 1:1 Positive biblical command to hear sounding of Shofar on Rosh Hashana. Shofar must be ram’s horn, nothing else. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 507:3 Forbidden to take wood from woodpile on Yom Tov in order to stir fire in the oven, as it’s “fixing” an object. |
| #TanyaYomi 21Tishre: Hashraah: causing God’s indwelling vs reward. Reward: God irradiates soul that seeks Him with light of Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 192: If don’t understand reason for troubles, must resort on Emuna & remember that God does everything for a purpose. |
| Thursday, October 5, 2023 / 20 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 5: Dan young lion streams from Bashan. Naftali full of God’s blessing, has sea & south. Asher: oil, iron, copper. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 1:10 On Moed: can make rough railing, not crafted; can plaster roof w/ roller, hand or foot, but not flattening tool. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 53: Kohen snatched his share and friend’s share of shewbread. They called him “son of the snatcher,” until day he died. |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza #NusachHahagada: Entire text of the Maggid portion of the Haggada as is said since destruction of the Temple. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 506:9 Even if the animal was slaughtered before Yom Tov, the gifts can be separated on Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Tishre: 10 that sit, learn Torah, God dwells among them: Man’s descent into this world for purpose of this ascent; none higher. |
| #EmunaYomi 191: “God, help me understand what I did wrong. Have mercy on me & explain my suffering. I want to get close to you. Help me.” |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 / 19 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 4: Rejoice Zevulun in your departures, Isahar in tents, will nourish from abundance of sea. Gad dwells like lion. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 1:9 Can set up oven, hearth or mill on Moed for festival. Pair of millstones can’t be roughened 1st time on Moed. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 52: Owner found Kohen taking Truma w/o permission. Says “Go take of better quality.” If finds, owner sincere & can take. |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza 8:7 In Temple would bless (on Zevah) & eat from Hagiga offering (of 14th), then bless & eat from Pesah sacrifice. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 506:6 Partner with gentile in flour or dough, can’t bake it on Yom Tov; rather should divide it & bake his own portion. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Tishre: Everyone is to believe with absolute faithfulness in the precept “be humble of spirit before every person.” |
| #EmunaYomi 190: Nobody wants trouble, but if comes, good sign. Shows that God cares about us very much & calling us to get closer to Him. |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2023 / 18 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 3: Josef: Land will be blessed w/ water, abundance of all. Horns of Reem. Ephraim’s myriads, Menase’s thousands. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 1:6 On Moed can’t dig or build graves, but can resize for dead. Can build coffin if deceased in courtyard. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 51: Abaye: betrothal that’s not given to consummation, still betrothal. 1/6 cases when law like Abaye v Rava (YAL KGM). |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza 7:1 Biblical command to relate miracles that occurred to our ancestors on night of 15 Nisan. Even if great sage. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 506:3 Kneaded dough on YomTov, allowed to separate Chalah & bring to Kohen. Kneaded before YomTov, can’t separate on YomTov. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Tishre: Should have simple will & spirit of voluntary offering in every one whose heart prompts him to serve “a whole service.” |
| #EmunaYomi 189: Most people not evil or righteous. Have trouble, figure out what did wrong, confess to God, remorse, apologize, improve. |
| Monday, October 2, 2023 / 17 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 2: Levi: kept covenant, will teach Israel Tora, serve on altar. Benjamin: God’s beloved, will dwell on shoulders. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 1:4 Sages: can trap moles & mice on Moed & Sabatical in orchard in normal way; in wheat field only in unusual way. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 50: Sent agent to betroth woman at place, did so elsewhere, invalid. Told agent she’s at place & betrothed elsewhere, ok. |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza 6:1 Biblical command to eat Matza night of 15 Nisan. Applies every place & time. Can be eaten whole night. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 506:1 Forbidden to measure flour on Yom Tov in order to knead dough, but rather should take based on rough estimate. |
| #TanyaYomi 17Tishre: There will be an arousal of love in everyone’s heart who understands precious nature of God’s love for nether beings. |
| #EmunaYomi 188: When suffering, self-evaluate & repent. If didn’t do anything wrong, was lax in Torah study; not lax, tribulations of love. |
| Sunday, October 1, 2023 / 16 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 1: Moshe blesses Israel before his death. Moshe commanded Torah, legacy for Jacob. Ruben live. Juda beat enemies. |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 1:2 Can dig water trench on Sabatical yr, can fix on Moed. Can fix & clean public water works, roads, markets, baths. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 49: “Be betrothed to me on condition that I’m righteous,” even if fully wicked, betrothed; may have repentance thoughts. |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza 5:1 Hametz is only 5 grains: wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt. Kitniyot: rice, millet, beans, lentils, not Hametz. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 504:4 It’s permitted to measure ingredients that one is putting into a pot on Yom Tov so that won’t ruin the food. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Tishre: “Love upsets the natural order of conduct,” for it is a covering of the eyes, not to see the truth. |
| #EmunaYomi 187: Tribulations of love are an additional type of suffering designed especially for the righteous and the pious. |
| Shabbat, September 30, 2023 / 15 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #MoedKatan 1:1 Can water irrigated field on Moed (intermediate days of Pesah & Sukot) & on Sabatical yr, from spring, not well. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 48: If man betrothes woman with claim, and claim proves to be false, not betrothed. R Shimon: if to her benefit, valid. |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza 4:5 Jew can give Hametz to non-Jew as collateral & say: If I don’t bring $ between now & such date, Hametz yours. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 503:1 Can’t bake, cook or slaughter on YomTov for next day, even Shabat or YomTov. But can fill pot even for only 1 piece. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Tishre: Toshiya (salvation) refers to matters of Torah. Etzah (counsel) are those who intercalcate years and determine months. |
| #EmunaYomi 186: Berahot 5a: God sends suffering to those he loves, for soul-correction. Doesn’t bother with those who are steeped in evil. |
| Friday, September 29, 2023 / 14 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 4:9 If person says to God: To birds’ nests Your mercies extend, or For Your goodness You’ll be remembered, silence them. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 47: Said to woman: Be betrothed to me with an acorn, a pomegranate and a nut. If combined worth 1 Pruta, she’s betrothed. |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza 3:11 How does one destroy Hametz? Burn it; crumble & toss to wind; throw into sea. If covered by >3 Tefah of dirt. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 502:2 Pile of wood burning in fireplace on Yom Tov: can move pieces that aren’t burning. Not like removing oil from candle. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Tishre: Charity has a wondrous advantage without parallel. Should perform numerous times, frequently; praiseworthy if do so. |
| #EmunaYomi 185: Wife is mirror of husband. Sees through her his traits. Marital difficulties can indicate lack of faith, arrogant, or lewd. |
| Thursday, September 28, 2023 / 13 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 4:7 Kohen w/ deformed hands shouldn’t bless the people during Priestly Blessing. R’ Yehuda: also those w/ stained hands. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 46: There’s a table, meat, and a knife, and we have nothing to eat. Meaning, Mishna is explicit yet we can’t explain it. |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza 2:19 Has voyage <30 days before Pesah, must search for Hametz before goes; also if >30 & returning before Pesah. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 501:6 Utensils that broke on Yom Tov can’t be used as firewood. Can use complete utensils or ones that broke before Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Tishre: Contribute $ to Land of Israel every week, or at least every month. Strive to be 1st w/ Mitzva, especially Tzedaka. |
| #EmunaYomi 184: Son disobedient, parent likely disobeys God. Insolent children from insolent parents. Children treat us as we treat parents. |
| Wednesday, September 27, 2023 / 12 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 4:4 Person can’t read less than 3 verses at a time from Torah; & can’t skip any verses, but can when reading Prophets. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 45: Presumption (Chazaka) that a person doesn’t take the trouble of preparing a meal and then cause it to be lost. |
| #RambamYomi #HametzUmatza 1:1 If purposely ate olive size of Hametz on Pesah, from night of 15 Nisan until end of 21 Nisan, liable to Karet. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 501:3 Forbidden to bring wood from field on Yom Tov, even if they were gathered there before Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Tishre: Merkava angels, Face of Oxen & of Eagle, nurtured, content by spirit of cattle & fowl of ascending altar sacrifices. |
| #EmunaYomi 183: Baal Shev Tov: Trouble with children=neshama=thoughts, wife=ruach=speech, money=nefesh=deeds. Hint what needs to correct. |
| Tuesday, September 26, 2023 / 11 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 4:2 RoshChodesh, CholHamoed, 4 read from Torah, not more or less & don’t read from Prophets; on Holidays, 5; YomKipur 6. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 44: Just as betrothal performed only with woman’s consent, levirate betrothal (Maamar) performed only with her consent. |
| #RambamYomi #YomTov 8:17 Work forbidden before Chag, like on Friday afternoons. If works during this time will never see blessing from it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 501:2 Large pieces of firewood that can be used for fire as is, are forbidden to be chopped at all on Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Tishre: Immense manifestation of God in power of earth to constantly bring forth something out of nothing, Yesh Meayin. |
| #EmunaYomi 182: Jacob was away from parents 22 years, caused them anguish. Josef missing, thought dead 22 years, caused Jacob great anguish. |
| Monday, September 25, 2023 / 10 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 4:1 3 men called to read from Torah Mondays, Thursdays & Shabat afternoon. Not more or less, & don’t read from Prophets. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 43: There’s no case in Torah where this person physically benefits from the transgression but that one becomes liable. |
| #RambamYomi #YomTov 7:16 Don’t marry or do Yibum on Chol Hamoed, so joy of Chag not obscured by joy of marriage. Can betroth w/o a party. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 500:5 Permitted to salt many pieces of meat in one shot on Yom Tov, even if currently only needs one piece of meat. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Tishre: All created by light of Neshama within them. Neshama is Divinity of the Kelim of 10 Sefirot of Malchut of Atzilut. |
| #EmunaYomi 181: Rashi: Josef suffered measure for measure: told father 3 negative tales about brothers, his suffering related to each tale. |
| Sunday, September 24, 2023 / 9 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 3:4 Rosh Chodesh Adar on Shabat, read Shkalim, if not, Shabat before. 2nd Shabat: Zachor. 3rd: Parah. 4th: Hachodesh. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 42: Sent competent agent to cause damage, agent liable. There’s no agency for transgressions. “En shaliach ledvar avera.” |
| #RambamYomi #YomTov 6:20 Have joy that involves service of God. Impossible to serve God while in midst of levity, frivolity, or drunkenness. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 500:2 Forbidden to weigh meat on scale on YomTov. Can estimate weight by hand. Expert butcher is forbidden to weigh by hand. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Tishre: The Yesh is an entity distinct from Divinity so God can be King over all separate entities by them fulfilling Mitzvot. |
| #EmunaYomi 180: Brahot 5b: R’ Huna had issue w/ field tenant; 400 wine casks soured; repented & accepted decree; price of vinegar shot up. |
| Shabbat, September 23, 2023 / 8 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 7: Moshe: Pay attention. Not an empty thing. It’s your life & will lengthen your days. God: Go up mount, see land, die. |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 3:2 R’ Meir: only sell synagogue conditionally. Sages: sell except if to be used as: bathhouse; tanners; pool; laundry. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 41: Forbidden to betroth daughter to a man when she’s a minor. Wait until she grows up & says: I want to marry so-and-so. |
| #RambamYomi #YomTov 5:1 Torah allowed carrying on Chag even if not for food preparation, but can’t carry in same way that does on weekday. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 499:3 Slaughtered animal on YomTov, can put skin where will be walked on, can salt lightly, but not if slaughtered before. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Tishre: Multitude of creatures created by God from multitude of letters that issue from Malchut, “breath of His mouth.” |
| #EmunaYomi 179: Diphtheria, stomach disease then blocks throat, punishment for slander. Negative “gut” feeling lead to slander. Shabat 33a. |
| Friday, September 22, 2023 / 7 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 6: I will bring vengeance on My enemies, repay those who hate Me. Will avenge blood of servants & appease land, people. |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 3:1 Items community can purchase w/ sale of previous item: market; synagogue; ark; Torah covers; holy books; Torah. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 40: If matter of forbidden intercourse presented itself to him and he was saved from it, a miracle is performed for him. |
| #RambamYomi #YomTov 4:20 Can’t use scale on Chag, or even use to protect food from mice. Expert butcher not allowed to weigh meat by hand. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 498:20 If slaughtered a bird before Yom Tov & didn’t cover its blood, can’t cover the blood on Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Tishre: Soul of angels & man, before descending, aren’t level of substantiality (Yesh), but of Divinity in immense contraction. |
| #EmunaYomi 178: God judges measure for measure. Samson pursued desire of eyes, eyes taken out. Absalom haughty about hair, hung by hair. |
| Thursday, September 21, 2023 / 6 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 5: How can 1 chase 1,000, 2 chase 10,000? Only if God has given them over. I cause death, grant life, I Strike & heal. |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 2:4 All read Megila except deaf-mute, fool, minor. Not b4 sunrise: Megila, Brit, Mikva, sprinkle. If did @ daybreak, ok. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 39: If sits & doesn’t sin, gets reward as for Mitzva. Case where sinful act presents itself to him & is saved from it. |
| #RambamYomi #YomTov 3:12 No making cheese on Chag. If make day before, doesn’t lose flavor. Can crush spices on Chag, not salt; same reason. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 498:16 Had brought in a lot of dirt to house for use in his garden & it’s in 1 place, can use it to cover blood on Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Tishre: Kelim of 10 Sefirot of Beriah, Yetzirah & Asiyah, & also the Orot, are 1st stage & beginning of substantiality (Yesh). |
| #EmunaYomi 177: Arrogant can’t get close to God. “Arrogant & I can’t dwell in same world.” When God removes His presence, suffering sets in. |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2023 / 5 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 4: God angry. Will hide face. Made Me jealous w/ non-God, will anger them w/ non-nation. Fire, arrows, famine, sword +. |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 2:2 Read from Megila written in Hebrew on good parchment w/ ink; other substances on other material, didn’t fulfill. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 38: Israel crossed Jordan river 10 Nisan. Minus 30 days mourning for Moses, 3 day prep to cross, learn Moses died 7 Adar. |
| #RambamYomi #YomTov 2:1 Chick hatched on Chag, can’t be handled, Muktze. Calf born on Chag, had designated to eat mother, can also eat calf. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 498:14 Forbidden to slaughter animal or fowl on YomTov, unless have dirt ready from day before in order to cover the blood. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Tishre: Creation is as naught before Him, in relation to the force and the light that emanates from the vessels of 10 Sefirot. |
| #EmunaYomi 176: God often uses suffering to deflate inflated egos. Proverbs: “Pride precedes destruction & arrogance comes before failure.” |
| Tuesday, September 19, 2023 / 4 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 3: Rode Israel on high places, gave them delights of the world. Became fat & rebelled. Alien worship. Forgot God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 2:1 Read Megila backwards, by heart, in language (other than Hebrew) that doesn’t understand, didn’t fulfill obligation. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 37: Just as idolatry is obligation of body and applies in & out of Israel, same for any Mitzva that’s obligation of body. |
| #RambamYomi #YomTov 1:4 On Chag, can transfer articles from one domain to another & can kindle fire. Can do labors needed to prepare food. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 498:11 If Jew & gentile partners in an animal, allowed to slaughter it on YomTov. Even if they are partners in 2 animals. |
| #TanyaYomi 4Tishre: God is One with His causations, His vessels. They are Divinity with respect to creating something out of nothing. |
| #EmunaYomi 175: Tribulations can also indicate that either doing actions forbidden by Torah, or not fulfilling Torah’s obligatory actions. |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 / 3 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 2: Remember days of old. God set up nations’ boundaries as the number of Israel. Protected Israel like eye’s pupil. |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 1:9 No difference between anointed & non-anointed Kohen Gadol, expect only anointed 1 sacrifices bull for wrong ruling. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 36: Any land-dependent Mitzva only applies in Israel. Any Mitzva not dependent on the land applies in and out of Israel. |
| #RambamYomi #Asor 3:1 Can’t wash self on Yom Kipur, not with hot or cold water. Not whole body, not one limb; can’t even dip pinky in water. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 498:7 Slaughtered animal in field, don’t bring it back on YomTov on spit like during the week; rather, bring limb by limb. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Tishre: Letters revealed to us are in Action, Speech & Thought; of Action, forms of letters in Assyrian script of Torah scroll. |
| #EmunaYomi 174: As long as one’s injustices against a fellow human go uncorrected, severe judgments linger. |
| Sunday, September 17, 2023 / 2 Tishrei 5784 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 1: Listen heaven/earth. My lessons like rain on grass. When I call God’s Name, give Him greatness. He’s perfect & just. |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 1:8 Holy books can be written in any language, but Tfilin & Mezuzot can only be written in Hebrew, in Ashurit script. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 35: Since women exempt from positive time-bound Mitzvas, infer that obligated in positive Mitzvas that aren’t time bound. |
| #RambamYomi #Asor 2:9 Yom Kipur: Pregnant woman overcome w/ desire to eat, whisper to her: today is Yom Kipur. Still desires, feed her. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 498:6 Animal about to die, don’t need it for YomTov, can’t slaughter it, unless enough time in day to roast Kzayit of it. |
| #TanyaYomi 2Tishre: There are five ranks in man’s soul, one lower than the other: intellect, emotion, thought, speech and action. |
| #EmunaYomi 173: Prolonged anguish often result of sins against other. Caused pain to other, can’t clear own sins until forgiven by victim. |
| Shabbat, September 16, 2023 / 1 Tishrei 5784 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 1:5 There’s no difference between restrictions of Shabat & of festivals, except certain food preparation on festivals. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 34: Can’t learn practical law from general statements (“All”), even where it says: Except, to exclude a specific matter. |
| #RambamYomi #Asor 1:2 All that can’t do on Shabat, can’t do Yom Kipur. Difference is punishment if violate Shabat, stoned; Yom Kipur, Karet. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 498:2 Can walk knife & animal on Yom Tov to butcher to slaughter, even young lamb on shoulder, even if could’ve day before. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Tishre: Moshe & other prophets received actual revelation of God. Kabalists, R’ Shimon b Yohai, Ari, received wisdom, knowledge. |
| #EmunaYomi 172: Disgruntlement w/ lot in life is main cause of own suffering; goes hand in hand w/ ungratefulness to God & lack of Emuna. |
| Friday, September 15, 2023 / 29 Elul 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 1:3 What kind of city is considered large? Any in which there are ten idle men. Less than that is considered a village. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 33: Torah scholar who doesn’t stand before his teacher is called wicked, won’t live a long life, and will forget studies. |
| #RambamYomi #Eruvin 8:14 If holiday falls on Friday, can’t set Eruv Chatzerot or Eruv Tchumin for Shabat on holiday. Rather, do it Thursday. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 497:15 Non-jew gave Jew gift on Yom Tov of young pigeons he had in his dovecote in city, can use, as didn’t need trapping. |
| #TanyaYomi 29Elul: God says to Moshe: “you’ll see My back, but not My face.” Surprising that the Ari understood concepts of “God’s back.” |
| #EmunaYomi 171: Express unhappiness, Heaven examines closely & always discovers that really deserve more troubles & triggers new troubles. |
| Thursday, September 14, 2023 / 28 Elul 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Megila 1:1 Esther’s Megila read 11-15 Adar. Walled cities from Joshua’s time read Megila 15 Adar. Villages, large cities on 14. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 32: If dad transgressing Torah, don’t tell him explicitly. Say “this verse is written in the Torah,” & he’ll get the msg. |
| #RambamYomi #Eruvin 7:1 Main establishment of Eruv Tchumin is to go to place by foot on Friday. Sages allowed to establish by sending food. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 497:11 Did Zimun of 2 birds, next day found 3; black birds, then found white or vice-versa; can’t use any of them on YomTov. |
| #TanyaYomi 28Elul: Get yearning love of God by expelling spirit of folly from body, thoughts, speech, action in brain, tongue & 248 organs. |
| #EmunaYomi 170: By taking their blessings for granted & focusing on their difficulties, sad people make their lives even more insufferable. |
| Wednesday, September 13, 2023 / 27 Elul 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 4:8 Most joyous festivals: 15Av & Yom Kipur: Jerusalem girls danced in vineyards in borrowed white dress, sought spouse. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 31: R Huna b R Yehoshua wouldn’t walk 4 Amah with uncovered head. “God is above my head,” and I must act respectfully. |
| #RambamYomi #Eruvin 6:24 Bless for Eruv Tchumin like for courtyard Eruv (Hatzerot) & Shituf. Add “can go 2000 Amot in all directions.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 497:10 “Zimun”: designating items before Yom Tov, as “prepared” for Yom Tov. Says this & this bird I’m taking for tomorrow. |
| #TanyaYomi 27Elul: Can’t get to state of love of God w/ delights, via human effort. Need immense exertion in awe of God, then comes on own. |
| #EmunaYomi 169: Sadness: 1st & most common cause of suffering. Nothing invokes severe judgments as complaints & dissatisfaction w/ life. |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2023 / 26 Elul 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 4:6 17Tamuz: broke Tablets; end Tamid; Jrslm breach; Torah burnt; Temple idol. 9Av: Spies; end 2 Temples; Beitar; Jrslm. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 30: Anyone who teaches his son’s son Torah, the verse ascribes him credit as though he received it from Mount Sinai. |
| #RambamYomi #Eruvin 5:22 City belonging to many w/ 1 entry & a ladder in wall, can include entire city in Eruv. Ladder in wall not an entry. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 497:7 Animals that require trapping, can’t be trapped or fed on YomTov. Don’t require trapping, can be trapped & fed. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Elul: Torah scholars have no rest in Garden of Eden; they constantly rise from level to level. Will rest after resurrection. |
| #EmunaYomi 168: If fail to account for actions, never repent, fall deeper into spiritual slumber and becomes far removed from God. |
| Monday, September 11, 2023 / 25 Elul 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 4:3 Maamadot men fasted 4x/week, Mon-Thu; not Friday, honor Shabat; not Sunday, mortal danger going from feast to fast. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 29: Dad must circumcise son, redeem 1stborn, teach son Torah, marry him to a woman, teach him a trade. Some say swimming. |
| #RambamYomi #Eruvin 4:5 Dad/son, teacher/pupil live in same courtyard, don’t need Eruv. They’re 1 household, even if don’t always eat as 1. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 497:3 Unsure if animal trapped before Yom Tov or not, forbidden, unless knows for sure that were trapped before Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomi 25Elul: Holy is a rank of being separated; not apprehended; transcends rank of wisdom & knowledge which is in the Garden of Eden. |
| #EmunaYomi 167: If attribute life’s difficulties to anything or anyone other than own transgressions, light-years away from minimal Emuna. |
| Sunday, September 10, 2023 / 24 Elul 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 4:2 Maamadot: 1st prophets established 24 orders: Kohens, Levis @ Temple; Israelis @ city synagogues read of Creation. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 28: If calls someone a slave, gets Nidui (ostracized). Calls Mamzer, gets 40 lashes. Calls a Rasha, can be harrassed. |
| #RambamYomi #Eruvin 3:9 2 Eruvs separated by wall 10 Tefah high. If reduce height of 4 Tefah long part, can set single Eruv for both areas. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 496:3 Israelis in diaspora forbidden to do work 2nd day YomTov, even if plans to return to Israel, unless didn’t reach town. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Elul: At resurrection of dead, souls of all Tzadikim that now in upper GanEden will be in bodies & get pleasure from Shechinah. |
| #EmunaYomi 166: If person remains in spiritual slumber & acts like a boss & not a servant, life’s difficulties become even more unbearable. |
| Shabbat, September 9, 2023 / 23 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #NitzavimVayeleh 7: God: I’ll bring Israel to milk/honey land. They’ll eat, be satisfied, turn to other gods. Song is witness. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 3:8 Choni Hameagel drew circle, prayed to God: “I’m not leaving circle until it rains.” Was demanding until rained well. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 27: Items that don’t serve as a guarantee can be acquired along with land (which does) with money, document or Chazaka. |
| #RambamYomi #Eruvin 2:10 For an Eruv to be established where non-Jews live, a Jew needs to rent the rights to the non-Jew’s domain. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 496:2 Diaspora: all that forbidden 1st day YomTov, forbidden on 2nd, except burying dead & medical care; except RoshHashana. |
| #TanyaYomi 23Elul: He who hardens his heart and suppresses his compassion, causes the same to happen to himself from above, Heaven forbid. |
| #EmunaYomi 165: Entrance-level Emuna begins with the belief in reward and punishment: Whatever happens in life, good or bad, comes from God. |
| Friday, September 8, 2023 / 22 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #NitzavimVayeleh 6: God to Moshe: You’re going to die. Call Joshua to Ohel Moed. God: Nation will leave me, I will hide My face. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 3:7 Sound alarm on Shabat for: city surrounded by enemies, flood about to inundate town, potential shipwreck. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 26: Stuck a needle into a tiny patch of land, which he sold by means of the land, the needle (& items on it) is acquired. |
| #RambamYomi #Eruvin 1:6 Eruv: all join in 1 collection of food before Shabat. Just as share food, share jointly-owned & private property. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 495:1 Work that’s forbidden on Shabat is forbidden on Yom Tov, except for work of preparing food, carrying and igniting. |
| #TanyaYomi 22Elul: Food, clothing & heat for destitute have precedence over fine clothes, feasts, meat, fish, delicacies for self & family. |
| #EmunaYomi 164: Entrance-level servant knows that he or she will be rewarded for good conduct and punished for laziness and negligence. |
| Thursday, September 7, 2023 / 21 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #NitzavimVayeleh 5: Moshe to Joshua: Be strong & valiant! God w/ you. Moshe wrote & gave Torah. To be read to all every 7 yrs. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 3:5 Sound alarm on plagues of: corn-blast, mildew, locust, caterpillars, wild animals, armed men. It’s a spreading evil. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 25: 24 extremities can’t become Tameh due to unaffected skin, Mhiya. Kohen must see entirety of area in 1 glance & can’t. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 30:1 There are 4 dimensions to observing Shabat: 2 Biblical: Remember & Observe. 2 from Prophets: Honor & have Pleasure. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 494:1 50th day of Sefirat HaOmer is Shavuot. Prayers like on Pesach, but substitute “Chag Shavuot, Zman Matan Torateinu.” |
| #TanyaYomi 21Elul: Source & root of all attributes from ChaBaD: Chochma apprehends God; Bina, contemplating, understanding; Daat, bonding. |
| #EmunaYomi 163: W/ even minimal fear of punishment, we fear results of sin & therefore make a daily accounting, confess to God & ask pardon. |
| Wednesday, September 6, 2023 / 20 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #NitzavimVayeleh 4: Choice: life/good vs death/evil. Choose life or will be destroyed. Heaven & earth witnesses. Moshe 120 bday. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 3:3 Rainfall on 1 city but not 2nd, 2nd fasts, sound alarm; adjacent cities fast, no alarm. R’ Akiva: alarm, no fast. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 24: Tooth & eye loss external blemishes that don’t regenerate; slave goes free for all such blemishes caused by master. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 29:5 Can’t eat, drink wine from Shabat start until Kidush. Can’t eat, drink, labor after Shabat until Havdala. Water ok. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 493:2 Custom not to cut hair until Lag BaOmer, when R’ Akiva’s students stopped dying. Sandak, mohel, dad of Brit Mila can. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Elul: The rational soul is the lower one in man; it derives from Klipat Noga. The higher, divine soul, is part of God above. |
| #EmunaYomi 162: By lacking the fear of punishment, the boss doesn’t even reach the spiritual plateau of the least commendable servant. |
| Tuesday, September 5, 2023 / 19 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #NitzavimVayeleh 3: God will curse your enemies; bless you w/ abundance when you listen to Him. Commandments are within reach. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 2:10 We don’t declare public fasts on Rosh Hodesh, Hanuka or Purim. However, if started fasts before then, don’t stop. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 23: Sages: There is acquisition for a slave without his master, and there is acquisition for a woman without her husband. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 28:19 Servant or maid say Shabat city limit until here, believe. Adult says As child, we went until this place, believe. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 493:1 Customary not to get married between Pesach and Shavuot, until Lag BaOmer (33rd day), period R’ Akiva’s students died. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Elul: Without bond of love and willingness, a son won’t learn as well from his father, even if hears same words from father. |
| #EmunaYomi 161: Since the “boss” thinks he can do whatever he wants whenever he wants, he doesn’t feel there’s anybody around to punish him. |
| Monday, September 4, 2023 / 18 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #NitzavimVayeleh 2: After blessings & curses, you’ll return to God, He’ll bring Exiled back to the Land, no matter how far are. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 2:9 Don’t declare fasts to start on Thursdays, so market prices won’t escalate. 1st 3 fasts: Monday, Thursday, Monday. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 22: Ear that heard God’s voice that Israel His slaves, not slaves of slaves, and then decides to stay slave, pierced. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 27:9 On way to city, if within 2000 cubits of city before Shabat, can walk thru entire city + 2000 cubits on Shabat. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 491:1 At YomTov end, if it’s to a weekday or CholHamoed, say Hamavdil in Amida like Shabat; Havdala w/o candles or spices. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Elul: Abraham loved God with so great and sublime a love that he became a “chariot”, a vehicle for Divinity on earth. |
| #EmunaYomi 160: Love and devotion motivates the most laudable servant. Fear of punishment motivates the less commendable servant. |
| Sunday, September 3, 2023 / 17 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #NitzavimVayeleh 1: Covenant w/ you standing here today & w/ those not here yet. God will be furious w/ those that ignore Him. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 2:7 Kohens on weekly Temple duty can drink wine at night, unless officiating. No shaving or laundry except Thursdays. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 21: Kohen Hebrew slave isn’t pierced at all because the piercing renders him blemished and unfit to serve in the Temple. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 26:16 If fit to be eaten by commonly found animal, can be carried on Shabat. Dry turmos beans for goats, bones for dogs. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 490:6 All the days of Chol Hamoed Pesach and last days of Pesach, read from 2nd Torah about Pesach Musaf sacrifices. |
| #TanyaYomi 17Elul: Man is able to understand somewhat of the supernal Sefirot, for they all radiate in his soul, which is comprised of them. |
| #EmunaYomi 159: A devout person does daily soul-searching & confesses own misdeeds to God. If don’t soul-search, think you’re your own boss. |
| Shabbat, September 2, 2023 / 16 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 7: Moshe lists miracles: Until today, God hasn’t given you ability to understand. Keep Covenant & you’ll succeed in all. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 2:4 At fast prayer blessings recalled: Abraham, ancestors at Red Sea, Joshua, Samuel, Elijah, Jonah, David and Solomon. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 20: If acquires Hebrew slave, like one who acquires a master for himself. Slave’s living conditions must equal his own. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 25:3 If can use the utensil on Shabat, can move it. If can’t use, can only move for its place, or if have permitted use. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 490:4 All the days of Chol Hamoed Pesach and last days of Pesach, recite “half” Hallel, like on Rosh Chodesh. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Elul: On Rosh Hashana eve, past year’s divine light withdraws; after completion of Shofar blasts, new sublime light descends. |
| #EmunaYomi 158: By viewing our difficulties in life as growth opportunities; we attain true and complete Emuna. |
| Friday, September 1, 2023 / 15 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 6: God will bless Israel w/ incredible success. If don’t listen to Him, will inflict long list of horrible punishments. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 2:3 In addition to regular 18, 6 extra blessings were said on fast: Zichronot; Shofarot; Psalms 120; 121; 130; 102. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 19: Sages: Dad sells daughter as maidservant on condition master doesn’t betroth, condition invalid, betrothes if wants. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 24:1 Forbidden to do or even speak on Shabat about weekday & work matters, even if not violating any forbidden labors. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 489:10 Forbidden to eat new grain, bread, toasted or unripe, until beginning of eve of 18 Nisan. In Israel, 17 Nisan. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Elul: Strange verse “God’s eyes on (the land) from start of year until its end.” Should say forever. Means each year new light. |
| #EmunaYomi 157: Belief that no tribulations without transgressions brings us happiness when seize opportunity as trigger for soul-searching. |
| Thursday, August 31, 2023 / 14 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 5: Mt Gerizim/Bless: Simon, Levi, Juda, Isahar, Josef, Benjamin. Mt Eval/Curse: Ruben, Gad, Asher Zevulun, Dan, Naftali. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 1:7 All fasts passed, no rain, lessen biz, building, planting, weddings, greetings. Nissan passed, no rain, curse. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 18: R Eliezer: Yesh Em Lamasoret: How Torah words spelled determine interpretation. R Akiva: Yesh Em Lamikra: how read. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 23:4 Can’t do action that completes object, “dealing final blow.” Can’t sound musical tones, with instrument or hands. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 489:7 If forgot to count and didn’t do blessing of Omer all night, count during the day without a blessing. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Elul: Left: “Those that fear You”; contraction. Right: “Those that trust in You”; expansion. Both get infinite goodness. |
| #EmunaYomi 156: God sends us tribulations that can cleanse our souls. Life’s difficulties aren’t punishments, they’re soul corrections. |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / 13 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 4: When enter land, set up big stones on Mt Eval, plaster w/ lime, write Torah on them; build altar of uncut stones. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 1:5 No rain by Rosh Hodesh Kislev, court decrees 3 public fasts. Can eat, drink night before. On fast can work, bathe +. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 17: Might have thought that only give slave severance gift if blessing was due to him. Gift based on blessing that have. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 22:6 Can pour hot water into cold or cold into hot as long as not on the fire. Can’t put spices into boiling pot. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 489:4 Was asked before nightfall, what’s count of Omer? reply: “yesterday was such & such,” otherwise, can’t bless & count. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Elul: Every Jew needs left & right traits. B’ Shamai were left, stringent; B’ Hilel, right, lenient; both also had other trait. |
| #EmunaYomi 155: Our blemished souls diminish ability to get God’s divine light & prevent us from reaching optimal place in world to come. |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 / 12 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 3: Today God commands you to follow commands with heart & soul. You’ve accepted. God has chosen you as treasured people. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 1:3 Pray for rain from 3 Marheshvan. R’ Gamliel: from 7 Marheshvan, 15 days after Sukot, so last Jew reaches Euphrates. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 16: Get severance gift: slave who leaves at end of 6 yrs; at Yovel; thru master’s death & Hebrew maidservant at puberty. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 21:1 “Shvut” ceasing activity on Shabat. Torah gave to Sages to define. Resemble forbidden labors or can lead to it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 489:1 2nd night after Arvit start Count of Omer: stand, bless before, count days & weeks (i.e. 8days=1wk+1day) for 49 days. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Elul: 2 degrees, levels of God’s servants: right-Chesed; left-Gvura. Left: Tzimtzum, concealment. Right: unconcealed expansion. |
| #EmunaYomi 154: If believe in Divine Providence, must believe that any sorrow, trouble, difficulty, and deficiency in life comes from God. |
| Monday, August 28, 2023 / 11 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 2: After gave tithe 3rd yr, declare: God, I gave to Levite, stranger, orphan, widow as commanded; look down & bless us. |
| #MishnaYomi #Taanit 1:2 Say in Amida God brings rain (Mashiv Haruah Umorid Hagashem) from Shmini Atzeret Musaf until Pesah day 1 Shaharit. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 15: Just as with regard to a leper, it specifies the right ear explicitly, so too piercing of a slave on the right ear. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 20:3 Jew can’t lend or hire his animal to a non-Jew to work with on Shabat. Commanded to have his animals rest. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 487:4 1st night Pesah: Complete Hallel pleasantly with Bracha in shul, in diaspora 2nd night also. Ram”a: Ashkenazim don’t. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Elul: After prayer, possible that evil will easily reawaken & intermingle with good. With charity, doesn’t reawaken as easily. |
| #EmunaYomi 153: If think that tribulations are the result of fate, chance, or natural course, contrary to Emuna. |
| Sunday, August 27, 2023 / 10 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 1: 1st fruit to Temple & declaration: “Came to Promised Land. My father served Aramean, went to Egypt,” & rest of story. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 4:9 Shofar sounds order: 3 sets of 3 blows x3. Tekiah (long uninterrupted blow)=time of 3 Teruah=time of 9 Yevavot. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 14: Halitza shoe must be fit for him. Excludes too large, can’t walk in it; too small, doesn’t cover most of foot. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 19:26 Friday before nightfall, check pockets of clothes in case forgot something there & inadvertently carry on Shabat. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 487:2 The Chazan doesn’t make Kiddush the night of Pesach in the synagogue after services (unlike on Friday nights). |
| #TanyaYomi 10Elul: Jews by nature compassionate, kind. Their souls issued from attribute of Chesed which prevails over attribute of Din. |
| #EmunaYomi 152: One who believes that God torments His creations for nothing consequently has a warped notion of Emuna. |
| Shabbat, August 26, 2023 / 9 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 7: Pay timely wages. Poor harvest leftovers. 40 lashes. Don’t muzzle threshing ox. Levirate marriage. True weights. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 4:7 On Rosh Hashana, 1st Chazan (for Shaharit) leads reading of Hallel, 2nd Chazan (Musaf) leads blowing of Shofar. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 13: Those who deal with Gitin & Kidushin without proper knowledge are worse for the world than generation of the flood. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 18:16 Liable if transfer live animal from domain. Person not considered a burden if move, but if bound or sick, liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 486:1 Some say measure of “olive-worth” (Kzayit) of Matza that must eat at Seder is about half an “egg-worth” (Kbeitza). |
| #TanyaYomi 9Elul: There will be no peace in the world until the time of the end, when good shall be disencumbered from evil. |
| #EmunaYomi 151: Nachmanides: A person doesn’t earn a share in the Torah until he believes that every thing or event in life is a miracle. |
| Friday, August 25, 2023 / 8 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 6: Man, don’t go to army 1st yr marriage. Don’t take millstone as collateral. Kidnap, death sentence. Remember Miriam. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 4:5 R’ Akiva, Musaf: Avot, Gvurot, Kedusha, Malhuyot w/ Kedushat Hayom, Zihronot, Shofarot, Avoda, Hodaa, Kohanim. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 12: 1 Dinar = 6 silver Ma’a = 12 Pundeyon = 24 Isar = 48 Masmas = 96 Konterank = 192 Pruta. Hence, 1 Pruta = 1/8th Isar. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 17:36 Measurement sizes: Etzba (Fingerbreadth)=thumb width. Tefach (Handbreadth)=4 Etzba. Amah (Cubit)=6 Tefach. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 481:2 Obligated to discuss Pesach laws, Exodus from Egypt & miracles God did for our ancestors, until sleep overcomes you. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Elul: The angel Michael is the prince of water & the angel Gabriel is the prince of fire, yet they don’t extinguish one another. |
| #EmunaYomi 150: If neither observes nor connects self to Divine wisdom of a particular creation or event resembles Esau, scorned birthright. |
| Thursday, August 24, 2023 / 7 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 5: Unhappy w/ wife, gave bill of divorce; she marries 2nd man, he dies or divorces her; she can’t ever return to 1st. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 4:3 At 1st Lulav was held/waved in Temple 7 Sukot days; in rest of country 1 day. Post-destruction, 7 in country. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 11: 5 Sela for 1stborn, 30 for slave, 50 for rapist/seducer, 100 for defamer, all in sacred Shekel = 100 Tyrian dinars. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 16:16 Enclosure’s open space framed by “entrance”, open space not greater than closed space: can carry within enclosure. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 481:1 After drank the 4 cups of wine during the Seder, not allowed to drink any more wine. Can drink water. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Elul: Must be happy always. If grieved or sad, considered like a heretic. The faithful are not indisposed by any afflictions. |
| #EmunaYomi 149: When we connect, the Divine wisdom of a particular creation/event illuminates our brains & souls, drawing us closer to God. |
| Wednesday, August 23, 2023 / 6 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 4: Don’t despise Edomite, Egyptian. Privy outside camp, carry spade to cover, God in camp, keep holy. No prostitutes. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 3:8 When Moshe raised his hands in Amalek battle, Israel won; because Israel looked up & subjugated hearts to God. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 10: Sages: By rabbinic law, daughter of non-Kohen betrothed to Kohen can’t eat Truma until she enters wedding canopy. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 15:2 Don’t stand in private domain extend head & drink from public domain, or in public domain & drink from private. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 478:1 After the Afikoman Matza is eaten at the end of the Seder, nothing else may be eaten. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Elul: “There’s no place void of God.” God is creating existence constantly and every moment. We can’t perceive; have to believe. |
| #EmunaYomi 148: Must all make an ongoing effort to observe the Divine wisdom in everything, & to connect to the Divine wisdom in everything. |
| Tuesday, August 22, 2023 / 5 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 3: Guardrails. Don’t mix species. Adulterers killed. Men who can’t marry Jews: damaged organ, Mamzer, Amonite, Moabite. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 3:7 Blew Shofar into cistern, cellar, barrel: heard Shofar, ok; heard echo, not. Heard outside, had intention, ok. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 9: “Write betrothal and marriage documents only with both’s consent.” Refers to stipulation, details of the dowry. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 14:1 4 domains for Shabat: private; public; Karmelit; Makom Patur. Public: desert, forest, market, road 16 cubits wide. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 477:1 After Seder meal, eat from Matza that was guarded under cloth (Afikoman) olive-worth, reclining, before midnight. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Elul: Unlimited kindness is called the Chesed of God. Though all of Israel are compassionate & perform kindness, still limited. |
| #EmunaYomi 147: IMPLEMENTATION: Need to correct bad habit, atone for sin, strengthen service of God, awaken from spiritual slumber, etc. |
| Monday, August 21, 2023 / 4 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 2: Hang executed body ’til eve. Return lost property. Help w/ load. No cross-dress. Send mom away b4 take eggs, chicks. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 3:4 Fast day: bent ram’s Shofar, silver-coated mouth, 2 trumpets in middle, short Shofar blast, long trumpet-blast. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 8: “Be betrothed to me w/ 100 dinars,” she took it from him, threw it to sea, fire or thing that destroys, not betrothed. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 13:2 Hand like space 4×4 handbreadths. Took item from person’s hand in 1 domain, put in other’s hand in 2nd, liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 475:7 Obligation of eating Matza during Pesach is only on 1st night. One fulfills their obligation by eating an olive-worth. |
| #TanyaYomi 4Elul: Tshuva is in the heart. To elicit God’s light need action; limitless charity, kindness; then God radiates limitless light. |
| #EmunaYomi 146: INTERPRETATION: I should do my best to relate God’s message to something in my life that needs reinforcement or improvement. |
| Sunday, August 20, 2023 / 3 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 1: War captive girl, shave hair, weeps for parents month, then can have her. If don’t want her, set free. Rebel son. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 3:2 All Shofars fit to be blown on Rosh Hashana except cow’s; called horn, not Shofar. R’ Yosi: but Shofars=horns? |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 7: Man says to woman: Be betrothed to half of me, she’s betrothed. But if he said: Half of you is betrothed to me, not. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 12:2 Can’t extinguish fire or coals on Shabat. Adds oil to lamp, liable for kindling; removes oil, extinguishing. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 475:4 Ate Matza w/o intent (was forced), valid, if knew was Matza & Seder night. If thought wasn’t Seder or Matza, invalid. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Elul: If didn’t fulfill Mitzvot can only rectify thru God’s infinite light. Hence, in place where penitents stand, Tzadik can’t. |
| #EmunaYomi 145: OBSERVATION: God exposes me to a certain event or experience in order to convey a message or teach me something. |
| Shabbat, August 19, 2023 / 2 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shoftim 7: War: offer peace. Accept, tributary. If not, siege; God will deliver; kill all men, take spoils. Destroy 7 nations. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 2:9 R’ Gamliel forced R’ Yehoshua to violate day R’ Yehoshua calculated was Yom Kipur to demonstrate his authority. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 6: Anyone who does not know the nature of bills of divorce and betrothals should have no dealings in them. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 11:15 Wrote on Shabat, only liable if wrote with substance that leaves permanent mark on surface that will preserve it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 473:7 Kids asks questions during Seder. If kids don’t know, dad teaches. If no kids, wife asks. If no wife, asks himself. |
| #TanyaYomi 2Elul: Because the world is finite and measurable, so too are Mitzvot of charity, kindness and the other Mitzvot of the Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 144: Moreover, upper-level Emuna teaches that God sends us incessant stimuli that call us to strengthen our connection with Him. |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 / 1 Elul 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shoftim 6: Don’t move fences. 1 witness not enough. False witnesses punished as planned for victim. Laws of war: fear, go home. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 2:8 R’ Gamliel had moon drawings for asking witnesses what they saw. Discussion of unusual moon sightings & if ok. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 5: If he gave money, said betrothal formula, she’s betrothed. If she gave & said, not. If he gave & she said, uncertain. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 10:1 On Shabat one can tie a knot that won’t stay tied permanently and that doesn’t need a craftsman to tie it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 473:4 Bring to master of the house platter with 3 Matzot, Maror, Haroset, Karpas or other vegetable, shank-bone & egg. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Elul: Radiation of God’s light to upper & lower worlds effected by man who fulfills 248 positive Mitzvot, “Organs of the King.” |
| #EmunaYomi 143: Upper level Emuna belief that God does everything for specific purpose & conveys messages to help us perform our task. |
| Thursday, August 17, 2023 / 30 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shoftim 5: God will send prophet like Moshe. Separate 3 cities of refuge for inadvertent murderers; expand borders, +3 more. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 2:5 Jerusalem large yard for witnesses + meals to encourage them to come. On Shabat they can travel +2000 amot. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 4: “Taking” is only with money. And so it says: “I will give money for the field; take it from me” (Genesis 23:13). |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 9:8 Can’t cut nails, hair, mustache or beard on Shabat; derivative of shearing. Can’t remove by hand, but not liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 473:3 Can drink more than 4 cups of wine, but shouldn’t drink between 1st & 2nd, so won’t get drunk & unable to read Hagada. |
| #TanyaYomi 30Av: In these times, with advent of Messiah, principal service of God thru charity. “Israel will be redeemed only thru charity.” |
| #EmunaYomi 142: Silver lining in cloud of tribulation is that stimulates us to seek God. Our purpose in life is to seek & get to know Him. |
| Wednesday, August 16, 2023 / 29 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shoftim 4: Don’t do like locals: pass children in fire, soothsayers, diviners, sorcerers, charmers, necromancers. Be faithful. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 2:3 Mountain signal relay: lit fire, wave to, fro, up, down until sentry on next mountain did same; then next. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 3: Koy (animal of unclear status): times it’s like a Chaya (undomesticated); times Behema (domesticated); both; neither. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 8:12 Can’t separate food from unwanted matter, or 1 food from other on Shabat. Can separate by hand to eat immediately. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 472:14 Women are also obligated in the four cups and in all the Mitzvot performed the night of the Pesach Seder. |
| #TanyaYomi 29Av: Beloved brethren & friends: I come to remind & awaken those who sleep slumber of vanities of vanities. |
| #EmunaYomi 141: If don’t use events of our lives as opportunities for growth, & constant introspection, maintaining hold on Emuna is tricky. |
| Tuesday, August 15, 2023 / 28 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shoftim 3: Levites: no land; get sacrifices. Kohen: gets foreleg, jaws, maw; 1st of grain, wine, oil, fleece; chosen to serve. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 2:1 At 1st, court accepted stranger’s testimony. When heretics bribed witnesses, only accepted known witnesses. |
| #DafYomi #Kidushin 2: Can betroth woman with a Peruta (small copper coin) or equal value, which is 1/8 of small Italian Issar silver coin. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 7:5 Cut vegetable into small pieces on Shabat, liable; resembles grinding. Grinding: dividing entity into smaller parts. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 472:11 It’s a Mitzva to drink red wine for the Pesach Seder (Tur: if the white wine isn’t better). |
| #TanyaYomi 28Av: When “sow” in Holy Land, immediately absorbed in upper world, without obstacles. Nothing interrupts. It’s Heaven’s gate. |
| #EmunaYomi 140: R’ Nachman of Breslev: happiness & freedom from worry lead to liberty of the brain that facilitates true mental composure. |
| Monday, August 14, 2023 / 27 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shoftim 2: King: Jew, not too many horses, wives, money; write 2 copies of Torah for self; read & follow always; prolong reign. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 1:8 Unfit witness: gambler; lender w/ interest; sells Sabbatical year produce; slave. Same restrictions as woman. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 90: Divorced 1st wife, even altar sheds tears “dealt treacherously, though she’s your companion and wife of your covenant.” |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 6:1 Can’t tell non-Jew to perform work on Shabat on behalf of Jew, even if told before Shabat & don’t need until after. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 472:10 If doesn’t drink wine because it hurts him, or he detests it, must force self to drink to fulfill Mitzva of 4 cups. |
| #TanyaYomi 27Av: Tree that comes from seed, isn’t like seed at all. Seed gone. Vegetative property of soil united with seed to grow tree. |
| #EmunaYomi 139: We therefore need intermediate-level Emuna in order to avoid erroneous conclusions in discerning God’s messages. |
| Sunday, August 13, 2023 / 26 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shoftim 1: Establish judges, officers. No bribes. Justice. Kill idolaters. Minimum 2 witnesses to kill someone. Seek judgement. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 1:6 40 witness pairs traveled on Shabat for new moon testimony, R’ Akiva stopped them, R’ Gamliel reprimanded him. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 89: Rav Ashi said: Any rumor that was not confirmed in court is not regarded as a significant rumor. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 5:3 Shabat candles must be lit before sunset. Women more obligated than men. Unsure if Shabat started, don’t light. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 472:6 An attendant (servant) needs to lean on his side during the Pesach Seder. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Av: If man conducts himself with kindness, arouses the same above. “With the measure a man metes, it shall be measured to him.” |
| #EmunaYomi 138: Truth comes from a free and clear mind, and that comes from the happiness in knowing that God does everything for the best. |
| Shabbat, August 12, 2023 / 25 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Reeh 7: Sanctify 1stborn of cattle & flock, don’t work or shear it; eat it in front of God. Recap of Pesah, Shavuot, Sukot. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 1:5 Whether new moon was clearly visible or not, witnesses could desecrate Shabat to travel & testify to Sanhedrin. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 88: When people of Kingdom of Israel were no longer prevented to go to Temple yet didn’t go, God decreed captivity for them. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 4:1 Items that add heat when cover food: gefet; manure; salt; lime; sand; damp grape skins, raw wool & grass. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 472:4 A woman doesn’t recline at Seder unless she’s important (Ram”a: all our women are important, but don’t need to recline). |
| #TanyaYomi 25Av: “R’ Eliezer gave coin to poor, then prayed.” God is revealed in prayer through act of charity. |
| #EmunaYomi 137: Without believing that God does everything for the best, a person can’t possibly reach a truthful conclusion. |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 / 24 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Reeh 6: Shmita year: annul debt. Lend to needy, don’t worry, God will bless you. Free servants 7th year, give them provisions. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 1:2 World judged 4x/yr: Pesach, crops; Shavuot, fruits; Rosh Hashana, all world passes before Him; Sukot, water. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 87: Scribe wrote Get in 2 columns, witnesses signed under 2nd, ok. Signed on top of column, on side, or on back, invalid. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 3:1 Can start forbidden labor on Friday that continues on own on Shabat & can benefit from what was completed on Shabat. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 472:1 Set table during day for Seder so can do Kidush & eat as soon as gets dark. Hurry to eat so kids don’t fall asleep. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Av: Soul’s status depends when & where reincarnated. Every soul of Israel needs to be reincarnated to fulfill all 613 Mitzvot. |
| #EmunaYomi 136: Devoid of a good hold on intermediate-level Emuna, one shouldn’t attempt to understand God’s messages. |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 / 23 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Reeh 5: Maaser Sheni: tithe of grain, wine & oil, 1st born of cattle & sheep (or their cash equivalent) eaten in Jerusalem. |
| #MishnaYomi #RoshHashana 1:1 New years: 1Nisan, kings +; 1Elul, animal tithe (or 1Tishrei); 1Tishrei, years +; 1Shvat, trees (or 15Shvat). |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 86: Birds disqualify Mei Hatat by drinking it; water spills from beak back into basin; except for pigeon; suck all water. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 2:3 Violate Shabat for dangerously ill. Should be done w/o hesitation by leaders & wise; not non-Jews, women or kids. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 471:1 Can’t eat bread from 10th hour of Erev Pesach. Can eat fruits or veggies, but not fill self; to eat Matza w/ appetite. |
| #TanyaYomi 23Av: After Jacob, God’s light shines openly in all the upright of heart who occupy themselves with Torah and Mitzvot. |
| #EmunaYomi 135: At mid-level Emuna should be accepting life’s challenges w/ happiness. Then ready to understand message in each challenge. |
| Wednesday, August 9, 2023 / 22 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Reeh 4: Kosher animals: split hoof, chews cud. No pig, camel, hyrax, hare. Non-kosher birds list. No carcass. No meat w/ milk. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 5:5 A live coal can’t be moved more than what owner can move on Shabat, but a flame may be taken anywhere. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 85: Must be extremely precise in spelling of all words of the Get. Even a small error in spelling can invalidate the Get. |
| #RambamYomi #Shabat 1:1 Prohibition to labor on Shabat. If did on purpose gets Karet; stoned if warned & witnesses; sacrifice if accidental. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 468:10 Can take & bring utensils from craftsman Erev Pesach, even if not needed for Chag. (No bloodletting any Erev Chag.) |
| #TanyaYomi 22Av: Every single Mitzva subdivides into infinite details. Adam’s soul divisible into innumerable sparks, souls of all Israel. |
| #EmunaYomi 134: Understanding God’s messages, spiritually awakening & learning how to correct ourselves, are products of upper-level Emuna. |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2023 / 21 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Reeh 3: Don’t follow other gods. Don’t add or subtract commandments. Kill false prophet, enticers to idolatry, idolatrous city. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 5:3 Animal or vessels can’t be moved more than what owner can move on Shabat (Techum, area that can travel on Shabat). |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 84: Anyone who stipulates counter to that which is written in the Torah, his condition is void. |
| #RambamYomi #PrayerOrder 4: Text of the confession and text of the grace after meals. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 468:8 Can remove manure (with shovel dedicated to it) from beneath legs of animals on the eve of Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 21Av: Metaphorically, God animates upper & lower worlds & radiates His light from His Name, for He & His Name are One. |
| #EmunaYomi 133: We must evaluate ourselves and ask, “Am I putting my Emuna to practice in all phases of my daily routine?” |
| Monday, August 7, 2023 / 20 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Reeh 2: Only sacrifice where God tells you. Can eat meat. Don’t eat blood. Must eat tithe where God says. Take care of Levite. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 5:2 Shvut (rabbinic restrictions), can’t on Shabat or festival: climb tree, ride animal, swim, clap, slap thighs, dance. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 83: Can’t refute lion after death. Can’t refute sage’s opinion after died ‘cuz of difficulty, may have answered it if alive. |
| #RambamYomi #PrayerOrder 3: Text of all the intermediate blessings. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 468:6 Can fix or build a chicken coop on the eve of Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Av: 2 types of awes & loves of God. 1st type comes from contemplating God’s greatness. 2nd type is a gift from God. |
| #EmunaYomi 132: To attain genuine Emuna: spend one hour a day of introspection, confessing our wrongdoings to God and assessing our Emuna. |
| Sunday, August 6, 2023 / 19 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Reeh 1: Blessing if listen to God, curses if don’t. Future public event when enter: blessing on Mt Gerizim & curses on Mt Eval. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 4:6 R’ Eliezer: can use wooden chip in front of him to pick teeth; can rake twigs from courtyard to light fire. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 82: “Tzaraat on house of land of your possesion.” Jew’s house in Israel can contract Tzaraat, but not gentile’s house. |
| #RambamYomi #PrayerOrder 2: Text of the blessings of Shemona Esre (Amida) and their order. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 468:1 Can’t work past noon on Pesach eve, even for free. Some say even thru a gentile, but some allow a gentile. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Av: Differences in temporal dimensions of past, present, future & all events, come from variations in letter combinations. |
| #EmunaYomi 131: R’ Recanati, 1300s, prayed all life to study Torah, was merchant until age 80, then in 2 yrs wrote 40 texts of Torah/Kabala. |
| Shabbat, August 5, 2023 / 18 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Ekev 7: If keep commands, God will drive out greater & stronger nations from land. Wherever you walk on land, will be yours. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 4:4 Can’t make hole in clay to make candle-holder, making a vessel on festival. Can’t make charcoal or cut wick in 2. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 81: Earlier generations properly tithed produce. Later generations looked for ways to exempt, brought through roofs, etc. |
| #RambamYomi #PrayerOrder 1: Order of prayer for the entire year. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 467:16 Finds grain of wheat or barley in throat of cooked chicken on Pesach, can eat the chicken & needs to burn the grain. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Av: 2 soul types in Israel: Torah scholars & those occupied w/ Tzedaka & kindness. Scholars not enough to bring God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 130: Accepting interim situation happily, prepares us as suitable spiritual vessels to receive Divine light of spiritual success. |
| Friday, August 4, 2023 / 17 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Ekev 6: Land about to get is mountains & valleys, water from rain. God’s eyes constantly on this land, start until end of year. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 4:3 Can’t chop wood on festival, from a beam, or 1 that broke on festival. Not w/ ax, saw or sickle. Ok only w/ hatchet. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 80: If changed his or her name on Get, his or her city, Get is invalid. If she remarries, child from that union is a Mamzer. |
| #RambamYomi #Mila 3:2 At end say: Just as you’ve brought him into the covenant, so, too, may you bring him to Torah, marriage & good deeds. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 467:13 Washed dish that was used within day for Hametz, water drained to well on Pesach, can’t drink from well on Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 17Av: Immensely great contraction (Tzimtzum) when “Heavens made by God’s word & all their hosts w/ mouth’s breath,” at creation. |
| #EmunaYomi 129: God often delays success to encourage us to make a 2nd, more concerted effort. Delayed spiritual success is a test of Emuna. |
| Thursday, August 3, 2023 / 16 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Ekev 5: What does God want from you? Just to fear Him, walk in all His ways, love Him & serve Him with all your heart & soul. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 4:1 Bringing wine jars from 1 place to other on festival: not in basket or large vessel; can on shoulders or in front. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 79: B Hilel forbid using outdated Get. Get where he was secluded with her after he wrote it but before he gave it to her. |
| #RambamYomi #Mila 2:1 Mila can be done by slave, woman or minor if no man around. Gentile can’t do, but if did, don’t repeat. Use knife. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 467:9 Find grain of wheat or barley in food on Pesach, if seed intact can still eat food, Ram”a: food completely prohibited. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Av: This world created by letter Heh. Multitude of infinite worlds from infinite combinations of 22 letters of God’s word. |
| #EmunaYomi 128: God delays spiritual success until we can properly learn to nullify our egos, so that the success won’t lead to arrogance. |
| Wednesday, August 2, 2023 / 15 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Ekev 4: God to Moshe: Hew 2 stone tablets; I’ll inscribe 10 commandments to replace ones you broke. Tribe of Levi separated. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 3:7 Can’t sharpen knife on festival, but can draw 1 across other to sharpen it. Can’t tell butcher: weigh dinar of meat. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 78: Her hand positioned like a slope, he threw it to her, even though reached her hand, not divorced. Can fall & roll away. |
| #RambamYomi #Mila 1:1 Mila positive Mitzva, punishment Karet: uncircumcised male who doesn’t circumcise foreskin, soul cut off from people. |
| HalachaYomi OC 467:5 Wheat that’s still in the ground but dried out & gets nothing from ground, if rain falls on it, becomes Hametz. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Av: Upper Heh has “length & width”; indicates faculty of Bina, expansion of concealed intellect to manifestation/apprehension. |
| #EmunaYomi 127: God delays granting spiritual success if we aren’t strong enough to receive the enhanced Divine light of the higher plateau. |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2023 / 14 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Ekev 3: God didn’t give you land ‘cuz you were good; previous dwellers were evil. You’re a rebellious & stiff-necked people. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 3:5 Animal died on festival, can’t move it until after. R’ Tarfon asked about it & about impure Chalah, told can’t move. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 77: When person says agreement is “on the condition” it’s as if saying agreement will take effect retroactively from now. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 11:8 Made Suka, Lulav, Shofar, Tzitzit, Tefilin, Mezuza, don’t bless, ‘cuz still Mitzva to perform. Bless when perform. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 467:3 Wheat that came on a ship, if dry & hard & appearance didn’t change, we don’t hold that it’s prohibited for Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Av: Soul’s Will is “form” of change in pronunciation. Their “externality” = breath from heart; makes simple sounds from throat. |
| #EmunaYomi 126: Lack of spiritual success, despite best efforts, atones for period in our lives when we put much less effort in serving God. |
| Monday, July 31, 2023 / 13 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Ekev 2: Don’t forget God when wealthy & say “strength of my hand built this.” If forget God & follow other gods, will perish. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 3:2 Traps for wild animals, poultry or fish laid before festival: don’t take animal unless know caught before festival. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 76: When Sages took leave of each other before leaving Israel, they did so in Ako. This demonstrates that Ako was in Israel. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 10:26 Pray to God over future, ask for mercy; & thank & praise for all things that have happened. Thank more, better. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 466:5 Dew, as well as any liquid that comes out of the body, will make grain Hametz, exempt for blood, milk and sweat. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Av: Ability to pronounce letters & vowels transcends apprehended & comprehended intellect; it’s from hidden intellect in soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 125: Talk to God daily, ask Him help to fulfill aspirations; try best at what doing; accept current situation happily & w/ love. |
| Sunday, July 30, 2023 / 12 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Ekev 1: Follow God, blessed. Will get land of wheat, barley, vines, figs, pomegranates, olive oil, honey. Stones iron, copper. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 3:1 Can’t hunt fish from pond on festival. Animal that still needs hunting can’t on festival; doesn’t need hunting, ok. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 75: Husband says to wife: Here’s your Get but paper is still mine, invalid. On condition that return paper to me, divorced. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 9:8 Don’t bless over fragrances of: idols; forbidden women; for dead; of toilets or to remove odor; utensils; clothing. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 466:3 Sack of flour that got dirty with humidity from the wall, can be used on Pesach, & some forbid it. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Av: Supernal Panim only radiates downward thru arousal from below, thru charity, called peace; especially to land of Israel. |
| #EmunaYomi 124: Once we spend an hour a day pouring out our hearts to God, we are able to spend the remainder of the day in happiness. |
| Shabbat, July 29, 2023 / 11 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaetchanan 7: God will drive Canaanites out. Don’t intermarry. Chose you, least of all nations; keeping promise to Forefathers. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 2:9 Pepper mill can be impure for being 3 different types of vessel: containing vessel, metal vessel and sifting vessel. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 74: When Sages say uncertain whether she’s divorced or not divorced, husband is obligated to provide her with sustenance. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 8:2 For fruit juice, say blessing of Shehakol (not Haetz), except for grapes & olives. On wine, grape juice say Hagefen. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 465:2 Women can’t rub Mursan (bran) on their skin on Pesach, even if the Mursan is dry. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Av: If gives Tzedaka from depths of heart, disburses fruit of his toil & gives to God w/ joy, redeems his soul from the pit. |
| #EmunaYomi 123: We should express all our aspirations in prayer, & devote a special timeslot to telling God about our aspirations & desires. |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 / 10 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaetchanan 6: Shma Israel, God is our God, 1. Love Him w/ all heart, soul, means. Words on heart, teach sons, in house, on way. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 2:6 R’ Gamliel: Dad’s house didn’t bake course bread, only thin. Was told, your father’s house was stringent on selves. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 73: Person on deathbed who declared gift & went from one illness immediately to another illness, his gift is a valid gift. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 7:5 Bread-breaker gives bread slice to each person. People pick up slice w/ hand. Don’t take from hand, unless mourner. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 465:1 Can’t feed chickens bran mixed w/ water in any fashion. Ram”a: when feed them grain, careful not to put in damp area. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Av: Mesiah, emergence of Shechina from exile, captivity, will come when unexpected by Israel, during depths of heart’s service. |
| #EmunaYomi 122: When can’t change situation, we should accept God’s will happily, & know that current situation is for our ultimate benefit. |
| Thursday, July 27, 2023 / 9 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaetchanan 5: Israel scared will die from God’s voice. Ask Moshe to be intermediary. God: ok. Gives details of Torah to Moshe. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 2:5 Bet Shamai: Can’t heat water to wash feet, unless fit for drinking. Bet Hillel: ok; can even make fire to warm self. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 72: Man said: “This is your Get from today if I die,” valid Get. Once he dies, Get applies retroactively from when stated. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 6:1 Even if hands aren’t dirty & not aware that contracted ritual impurity, still shouldn’t eat bread until wash hands. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 462:7 Sift salt before Pesach, so no wheat in it. When salt gets wet, moisture enters the wheat and it will leaven. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Av: “Seek the Pnimiyut of the heart.” Depth of the heart transcends knowledge & reason that heart can contemplate. Spark of God. |
| #EmunaYomi 121: When we desire a change in our life, yet can’t, it’s a sign that God wants us to continue in our current situation for now. |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 / 8 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaetchanan 4: 10 commands: God; no others; don’t take in vain; Sabbath; parents; don’t: murder; adultery; steal; false; covet. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 2:2 Festival after Shabat, need to immerse: Bet Shamai: only before Shabat. Bet Hilel: utensils b4, people ok on Shabat. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 71: Mute can give Get. Ask 3x questions whose answer is Yes or No. If nods correctly, competent; can authorize Get with nod. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 5:7 Women, servants & kids not included in Zimun for Birkat Hamazon, but can make their own, each group separately. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 462:4 Egg liquid & other liquids have same status in Halacha as fruit juice when making Matzot. Ram”a: only use for sick. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Av: “He who sows Tzedakot (charities), brings forth Yeshuot (salvations),” as the wish of he who seeks it. |
| #EmunaYomi 120: By being happy with whatever we’re doing right now and with our current circumstance, we repel depression and confusion. |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2023 / 7 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaetchanan 3: Moshe set apart 3 cities of refuge: Bezer in desert of Ruben, Ramot in Gilad of Gad, Golan in Bashan of Menashe. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 2:1 Festival on Shabat eve, can’t cook on it for Shabat, but can use leftovers. Eruv Tavshilin: can cook for Shabat. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 70: If fills stomach with anything (i.e. eats too much), will be afflicted with Ahilu. Even if with healthy food like dates. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 4:1 Say BirkatHamazon where ate. Ate walking or standing, sit down where finished & say. Forgot, remembered, say there. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 462:2 Fruit juice with water hastens leavening more than other dough; don’t knead with it. If did, bake it immediately. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Av: Just as w/ chain mail each scale adds up to form large mail = w/ charity; each coin adds up. Fills gaps. Protects vs arrows. |
| #EmunaYomi 119: If fail to make initial choice of being happy w/ our lot, we can’t possibly weigh our options w/ clarity of thought & mind. |
| Monday, July 24, 2023 / 6 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaetchanan 2: Nations will hear your Law & say what a smart & wise people; God close. 10 commandments intro. Beware idolatry. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 1:8 Sorting legumes on festival: Bet Shamai: can sort if eat right away. Bet Hillel: can sort normally, but not w/ tool. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 69: R Aha b Rava: What should do to maintain health? Become accustomed to eat bread in the morning; benefits entire body. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 3:9 Pat Habah Bkisnin: Dough kneaded w/honey, oil, milk or other condiments, baked. Say Mezonot unless establishes meal. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 461:4 Can fulfill obligation (though not ideal) with wet Matzah, as long as not falling apart, but not with cooked Matzah. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Av: Closer gets to God, humbler needs to be. To followers: don’t be haughty in relation to brethren. Speak softly. |
| #EmunaYomi 118: In actuality, choices begin with something very basic; namely, choosing whether we’ll be happy with our lot in life or not. |
| Sunday, July 23, 2023 / 5 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vaetchanan 1: Moshe: God, let me into land. God: No. See from mount. Joshua will lead them. Don’t add or subtract commandments. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 1:7 Bet Shamai: Can ground spices w/ wooden pestle; salt in small vessel, wooden spoon. Bet Hillel: Can do normal way. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 68: Demon Ashmodai tricked Shlomo to release him, then grew, placed 1 wing in heaven, 2nd in earth, flung Shlomo 400 parsah. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 2:14 Ate meal, forgot to say Birkat Hamazon after, remembered before food digested, returns & says. Also if not sure. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 460:7 One should not place whole eggs in Matzah to be baked together with them. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Av: Request to followers: businessmen shouldn’t lead weekday prayers; lead Shabat prayers when can extend heart’s devotion. |
| #EmunaYomi 117: Emotional/spiritual burns lead to arguments, anger, worry, tension, stress, jealousy, sadness, revenge, despair, depression. |
| Shabbat, July 22, 2023 / 4 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Dvarim 7: Moshe to Joshua: What God did to 2 kings, He will do same for all kings you fight. Don’t fear, God fighting for you. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 1:5 Bet Shamai: can’t remove shutters on festival. Bet Hilel: can even return ’em. B’ Shamai: can’t chop meat w/ pestle. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 67: R Sheshet wouldn’t eat in Resh Galuta’s home. Exposed servants for serving meat that was taken from limb of live animal. |
| #RambamYomi #Brahot 1:2 Anyone who derives benefit from this world w/o reciting a blessing considered as if misappropriated a sacred item. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 460:5 One should not make on Pesach loaves that are a handbreadth thick. |
| #TanyaYomi 4Av: Halacha study gives power to faculty of loins to support faculty of head & arms; time to do so is at Shacharit prayer. |
| #EmunaYomi 116: W/o Emuna, person is bitter, broken in spirit, disgruntled & virtually defeated. Bitterness & dark moods draw more troubles. |
| Friday, July 21, 2023 / 3 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Dvarim 6: Sihon & Og’s lands conquered. Og last of Refaim (giant). Moshe gave land to Ruben, Gad & .5 Menase. Mt Hermon names. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 1:2 Slaughtered non-domesticated animal or poultry on festival: Bet Shamai: can dig w/ spade & cover blood w/ dirt. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 66: R Hanina: Yonatan Beni (demon perhaps) taught me that demons have a shadow but they do not have the shadow of a shadow. |
| #RambamYomi #Tzitzit 3:12 Always be careful regarding Mitzva of Tzitzit. Torah considers it equal to all Mitzvot & all are dependent on it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 460:1 One should not knead or bake the Matzot Mitzvah via a gentile, a deafmute, a fool, or a child. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Av: Blessed followers’ Talmud completion: There’s no good but Torah; God’s Torah is whole. May mankind know Oral Torah’s might. |
| #EmunaYomi 115: Accept life’s trying times with Emuna. Such a positive outlook assures that the tough situation will soon reverse itself. |
| Thursday, July 20, 2023 / 2 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Dvarim 5: Don’t provoke people of Esau, Moab, Amon, they’re afraid of you, but land belongs to them, conquered from giants. |
| #MishnaYomi #Beitza 1:1 If an egg was hatched during a festival: Bet Shamai: can eat it on the festival. Bet Hillel: can’t eat it. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 65: Initially, if man about to be executed said “Write Get for my wife” was done. Later, also if going on dangerous travels. |
| #RambamYomi #Tzitzit 2:2 Tehelet: Hilazon creature, color like sea, put its black blood in pot w/ herbs until bleached wool turns sky-blue. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 459:5 If violated the prohibition & kneaded the dough under the sun, the Matzo is permitted. (Many authorities forbid it). |
| #TanyaYomi 2Av: 70yrs of Job’s pain incomparable to even brief pain of soul in Gehinom. Mild pain in this world saves from severe in next. |
| #EmunaYomi 114: Against our will & for no clear reason, we often face grueling physical, emotional, interpersonal & financial challenges. |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2023 / 1 Av 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Dvarim 4: Decree to wander. Ignore & attempt to conquer land. Failed. Stayed in Kadesh then desert by Red Sea, circled Mt Seir. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 5:6 Day 1: 13 bulls, 2 rams, 1 goat, 14 sheep; 6 shifts brought 2 sheep each, 2 shifts/1 each. Each day adjusted rotation. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 64: A child mature enough to know to discard a pebble but to keep a nut, can acquire property for self, but not for others. |
| #RambamYomi #Tzitzit 1:8 7-13 segments of Tzitzit, but if wound Tehelet 1x around strands, ok. Ideally, Tehelet around upper 1/3 of strands. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 459:1 Can’t knead Matzo in a sunny place. On cloudy day can’t knead under any open sky because the sun is everywhere. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Av: Remembering previous sins shouldn’t make one sad; should be happy, but not haughty. Be humble. |
| #EmunaYomi 113: Life’s difficulties are steppingstones; lead us to the destination God predetermined for the ultimate benefit of each of us. |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 / 29 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Dvarim 3: People had asked Moshe, send scouts ahead. He chose 1/tribe. Feared. Faithless. All punished except Caleb & Joshua. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 5:4 Pious & men of deeds danced w/ torches, sang, praised. Levites played lutes, harps, cymbals, trumpets, +, on 15 steps. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 63: A minor girl who said to an agent: “Receive my Get for me,” it doesn’t take effect until it reaches her possession. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 10:8 Anyone impure, even a menstruating woman or gentile can hold & read a Torah scroll. Torah words can’t get “impure”. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 458:1 It is customary to not knead Matzot Mitzvah on the eve of Pesach until after the sixth hour. |
| #TanyaYomi 29Tamuz: God unlike man. God generously & constantly pardons sin, even if man returns & sins multiple times; as long as repents. |
| #EmunaYomi 112: Observant person’s lack of Emuna shows their fulfillment of Mitzvot is mechanical. Proper intent connects person w/ Emuna. |
| Monday, July 17, 2023 / 28 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Dvarim 2: Moshe: I couldn’t handle the burden of leading you myself. Appointed leaders/judges of 1000, 100, 50, 10 & officers. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 5:2 After day 1 of Festival, water drawing rejoicing, 4 gold candelabras x4 ladders, x4 youth w/ jars of oil of 120 log. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 62: Person is forbidden to eat anything until he gives food to his animal. Biblical verses describe food for animals first. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 9:10 Torah scroll I wrote: columns 4 thumbbreadths wide, except Sea Song, Haazinu, 6 wide. 51 lines/column, 226 columns. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 456:3 Can’t measure flour on YomTov or knead dough larger than ‘Isaron’. Practice to estimate & not take more than ‘Isaron’. |
| #TanyaYomi 28Tamuz: The Heart harbors contrary emotions simultaneously: humility, the state Tshuva Tata’a, as well as gladness. |
| #EmunaYomi 111: God has no joy from the Torah and Mitzvot of a person with a sour attitude. They are incomplete without Emuna. |
| Sunday, July 16, 2023 / 27 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Dvarim 1: Yr 40, month 12, day 1, after smote Kings Sihon & Og, Moshe retells: God said leave Horeb (Mt Sinai) & go to Canaan. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 5:1 Flute played 5/6 days in Temple at water drawing; doesn’t override Shabat/Holiday. Water drawing greatest rejoicing. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 61: Sustain poor gentiles and Jews, visit sick gentiles and Jews, bury dead gentiles as well as dead Jews. Ways of peace. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 8:4 List Torah’s Parsha Ptuha & Stuma (open & closed passages). Used renown scroll of all 24 books in Egypt by BenAsher. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 455:4 Can knead Matza w/ water which wasn’t left overnight if dissolved at a ratio of 1:2 in water which was left overnight. |
| #TanyaYomi 27Tamuz: Lower Return/Tshuva Tata’a must precede Prayer/Tfila state of Higher Return/Tshuva Ila’a to arouse divine compassion. |
| #EmunaYomi 110: Complete & simple Emuna of person that tries best to fulfill the Torah’s laws will lead to a life of gratifying sweetness. |
| Shabbat, July 15, 2023 / 26 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #MatotMasai 7: Inadvertent murderer laws. Menashe men worried if Bnot Zlofhad marry out of tribe. God: need to marry in tribe. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 4:8 Say Hallel & do Simcha 8 days of festival. Dwell in Suka 7 days; after last meal clear utensils, but don’t undo Suka. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 60: Was forbidden to write the Oral Law, but was no longer possible to remember otherwise, so was written, against the law. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 7:1 Mitzva for man to write Torah scroll for self. Doesn’t know how, pay scribe. Wrote 1 letter, as if did whole scroll. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 455:2 Some say can use “Sustirna” water around time it was drawn to knead Matza, but shouldn’t be lenient if don’t need it. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Tamuz: Superior form of Tshuva, cleaving of spirit to spirit thru intellectual Torah study, physically perform kind acts. |
| #EmunaYomi 109: Simple and pure Emuna neutralizes severe judgments, just like an alkaline neutralizes an acid. |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 / 25 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #MatotMasai 6: List of new tribe leaders that will inherit the land. Levite cities & Cities of Refuge for inadvertent murderers. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 4:7 After the ritual of the Day of Beating of the Branches, children would steal the men’s Lulavs and eat their Etrogs. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 59: “Sanctify” Cohen. Priority in sacred areas: opens discussion in study hall, leads Birkat Hamazon, 1st portion at meal. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 6:1 Mezuza home reqs: 4×4 cubits; doorposts; lintel; roof; door; 10Tefah entry; not holy; for humans; dignified; steady. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 454:4 Can’t fulfill obligation w/ stolen Matza. But if wheat or flour was stolen & made into Matza, does fulfill obligation. |
| #TanyaYomi 25Tamuz: Violate covenant thru wasteful emission causes mind-blemish. Rectification to occupy self w/ Torah, derives from Wisdom. |
| #EmunaYomi 108: R’ Natan: If would always believe in God & that all for best & give thanks & praise to Him for good & bad – get redemption. |
| Thursday, July 13, 2023 / 24 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #MatotMasai 5: God: evict Canaan, destroy idolatry. If not, they’ll harass you & I’ll punish you. Borders. 2.5 tribes get land. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 4:5 Arava Mitzva: place willows on sides of altar, tips lean over. Blew Tkiya/Truah/Tkiya. Circle altar 1/day; day 7, 7x. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 58: Man coveted his master’s wife, tricked him to divorce her, take loan; he married wife & became master. Nation punished. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 5:8 Can’t put Mezuza: on pole; behind door; horizontal in doorpost; deeper than handbreadth; in reed of future doorpost. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 453:9 Need to grind wheat day or 2 prior to Pesah. If was ground on Pesah eve, some say can’t knead Matza with it that day. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Tamuz: After cleansing spirit passes over & purifies sinners, their souls are enabled to return to God Himself & cleave to Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 107: With Emuna we rejoice rather than succumb to despair/depression. When we’re happy, our brains operate much more efficiently. |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 / 23 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #MatotMasai 4: Moshe makes deal. Ruben & Gad build cities for kids, pens for animals, will lead army, return when conquer land. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 4:2 In Temple, Lulav shaken 7 days of festival if 1st day was Shabat; otherwise shaken 6 days of festival & not on Shabat. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 57: “Land of the Deer.” The Land of Israel, when it is settled, the land expands, but when it is not settled, it contracts. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 4:1 Put head Tfilin on skull point, end hairline, spot where can feel baby’s brain; knot: top of neck, bottom of skull. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 453:5 Nowadays, it is forbidden to put water on (Liltot) wheat or barley that will be ground and used to make Matza. |
| #TanyaYomi 23Tamuz: Due to lofty origins of God’s Attributes of Compassion, can correct all person’s defects, cleansing them of their sins. |
| #EmunaYomi 106: When brain no longer understands how God is doing everything for best, Emuna begins. Emuna kicks in when brain kicks out. |
| Tuesday, July 11, 2023 / 22 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #MatotMasai 3: Tribes of Ruben & Gad want land east of River. Moshe unhappy. They offer to lead conquest of Canaan, then return. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 3:15 R’ Yehuda: On Shabat, can return Lulav to water; on festival, can add water to it; on Chol Hamoed, can change water. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 56: The excessive humility of R Zekharya b Avkolas destroyed our Temple, burned our Sanctuary, and exiled us from our land. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 3:2 Head Tfilin: wood block mold, width=length, 3 grooves make 4 projections, soak leather, put in mold between grooves. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 453:2 If one makes Matza of wheat & rice, if it has the taste of wheat, one can fulfill the obligation with it on Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 22Tamuz: Many small sins, even 1 many times can be as damaging or more than 1 of more serious sins. Obscure & block God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 105: Understanding situation for the best isn’t Emuna that all is for the best. Spiritually, comprehension is lower than Emuna. |
| Monday, July 10, 2023 / 21 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #MatotMasai 2: Moshe upset w/ officers for sparing women. Has women killed. Soldiers & articles purified. Count & split plunder. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 3:13 On 1st day of festival, can’t fulfill Lulav obligation with other person’s Lulav; rest of festival, can fulfill. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 55: Stolen beam built into house: B Shamai: destroy house to return beam. B Hilel: give value of beam, easier repentance. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 2:1 Head Tfilin: 4 passages on separate parchments in separate compartments. Arm Tfilin: 4 passages on 1 parchment. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 452:6 Vessel so big can’t fit in other, make clay lip around vessel mouth, fill up until water reaches lip, and boil it. |
| #TanyaYomi 21Tamuz: Break SitraAchra w/ broken heart by becoming “master of accounting,” concentrate intellect deeply for a time every day. |
| #EmunaYomi 104: Belief that EVERYTHING is for the best doesn’t mean ALMOST everything. Can’t say “everything is for the best, except this.” |
| Sunday, July 9, 2023 / 20 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #MatotMasai 1: Oath laws for men & women. War vs. Midian. 1000 men/tribe attack & win. Kill 5 kings & Bilaam. A lot of plunder. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 3:11 Where custom to repeat verses of Hallel, repeat; where not, don’t; where bless at end, bless. Follow local customs. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 54: A Torah scroll in which the mentions of God’s name haven’t been written with the proper intention isn’t worth anything. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfilin 1:8 Torah written on Gvil (whole processed skin); Tfilin on Klaf (thin outer layer); Mezuza on Duchsustos (inner layer). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 452:3 A number of vessels shouldn’t be placed inside single vessel & then scoured together if there’s contact between them. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Tamuz: Auspicious time for arousal of divine mercies is Tikun Chatzot, midnight prayer. Evil is crushed through a broken heart. |
| #EmunaYomi 103: Requirement: Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law) Orach Chaim 230:5: Each of us must believe that all God does is for best. |
| Shabbat, July 8, 2023 / 19 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pinhas 7: Sacrifices: month 7, day 15 (Sukot) 13 bulls, 2 rams, 14 lambs, 1 goat. Each day/7 days:1 bull less. 8th: 1,1,7,1. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 3:9 Shake Lulav in Hallel @ Hodu & Anah H Hoshia Na. Was on road, shake Lulav when get home. Missed morning, do afternoon. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 53: Damage that can’t see physically: R Meir: intentional or not, liable. R Yehuda: intentional, liable; if not, exempt. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 15:6 Kohen does Birkat Kohanim even if not careful w/ Mitzvot. Don’t tell wicked: be more wicked & abstain from Mitzva. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 452:2 Be cautious about scouring a meat vessel and a dairy vessel together unless one of them was not used in the past day. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Tamuz: When sinner repents, removes SitraAchra’s life-force & returns flow issuing from God to its proper place. |
| #EmunaYomi 102: Intermediate-level Emuna not separate from basic-level Emuna. Stronger cognizance that EVERYTHING comes from God & for best. |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 / 18 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pinhas 6: Order of sacrifices for Pesah + week of, 1st fruits (Shavuot), 7th month: 1st day (Rosh Hashana), 10th (Yom Kipur). |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 3:7 Smallest Etrog: R’ Meir: size of walnut; R’ Yehuda: size of egg. Largest: can hold 2 in 1 hand; R’ Yosi: 1 in 2 hands. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 52: Court doesn’t appoint women, slaves, or minors as stewards for orphans, but if father of the orphans appointed them, ok. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 14:7 Kohens don’t look at people when do Priestly Blessing; look down. People should face Kohens, but don’t look at face. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 451:24 Wooden objects coated in an agent called “barnis” are treated like ceramic objects regarding kashering. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Tamuz: Good & vitality that man gets when commits evil comes from SitraAchra. Can choose to get from there or from holiness. |
| #EmunaYomi 101: Our faith, our Emuna, gives us the strength to cope and to function at our best under any situation. |
| Thursday, July 6, 2023 / 17 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pinhas 5: Daily burnt offering of 1 yr lambs, morning & evening; Shabat, + 2 lambs; Rosh Hodesh, + 2 bulls, 1 ram, 7 lambs. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 3:5 Etrog (citron) invalid if was stolen, dry, of idolatry, condemned city, 1st 3 yrs of planting (Orlah), impure Teruma. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 51: One who finds a lost item isn’t required to take an oath; enactment instituted for betterment of the world (Tikun Olam). |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 13:25 Obligated to study the Torah portion that community is reading that week; read 2x in Hebrew, 1x in translation. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 451:23 Ceramic objects that are coated with glass are treated like ceramic objects regarding kashering. |
| #TanyaYomi 17Tamuz: Jacob compared to rope w/ upper & lower end. Sin separates & cuts from 613 strands connecting flow of God to man. |
| #EmunaYomi 100: In midst of difficult tribulation, can’t SEE how predicament for our own good, but with Emuna can BELIEVE that for own good. |
| Wednesday, July 5, 2023 / 16 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pinhas 4: God: Zlofhad’s girls inherit. Inheritance laws. Moshe, go up mountain & die. Moshe: appoint new leader. God: Joshua. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 3:4 Mitzva of 4 species: 3 Hadasim (myrtle branches), 2 Aravot (willow branches), 1 Lulav (palm branch), 1 Etrog (citron). |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 50: Debt isn’t collected from a liened property that’s been sold to a third party when the debtor still has unsold property. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 12:6 Erred while publicly reading the Torah, even in pronunciation of one letter, must repeat until gets it right. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 451:20 Pour boiling water on tables, cupboards where food is stored during year; soup from pot may have spilled onto them. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Tamuz: Man’s soul also 4 stages: hidden concept; intelligence; emotions lead to service of God, Torah, Mitzvot w/ speech, deed. |
| #EmunaYomi 99: Only God knows optimum tailored path that’s perfect for each of us. At times we see purpose of suffering, other times, don’t. |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 / 15 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pinhas 3: Detail future tribal lots. Levite census. Zelofhad’s daughters, Mahla, Noa, Hogla, Milca, Tirtza ask for inheritance. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 3:1 Lulav (palm branch) stolen, dry, of idols, of condemned city, tip cut, leaves missing; invalid. Leaves separate, ok. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 49: Lender collects reneged debt from mid-quality land, so won’t set eyes on other’s fine field, lend & hope for default. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 11:1 Wherever 10 Jews live, must set up place to gather & pray at time of each prayer. Can force each other to build. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 451:15 The iron cover that is placed over a cake when it is baked on a stove requires Libun. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Tamuz: Tetragrammaton: Yud, God’s wisdom; Heh, extension, flow to concealed worlds; Vav, God’s Attributes; Heh, Dominion. |
| #EmunaYomi 98: At other times, we never become privy to God’s considerations for putting us through a certain trying & rigorous situation. |
| Monday, July 3, 2023 / 14 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pinhas 2: Census of 20+ yr old men including details: Datan/Aviram, Korah (son’s didn’t die), Zelofhad’s girls, Serah: 601,730. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 2:9 All 7 days make Suka permanent dwelling & house temporary dwelling. If rains, when allowed to leave? When food ruined. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 48: A firstborn son takes a double portion in a field that returns to his father in the Jubilee Year. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 10:1 Prayed & didn’t concentrate, pray 2nd time w/ concentration. Concentrated for 1st blessing, don’t need to repeat. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 451:12 All utensils’ handles require the same scouring as the utensils themselves. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Tamuz: Big difference breath when speak vs forceful blowing. When speak, tiny bit of lifeforce; when blow, from deep within. |
| #EmunaYomi 97: Mortals can’t see all variables God takes into account. Often, we see in retrospect how a bad situation turned out for best. |
| Sunday, July 2, 2023 / 13 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Pinhas 1: God praises Pinhas for killing Zimri & Kosbi. Says to attack Midian for plot. Orders Moshe & Elazar take new census. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 2:6 R’ Eliezer: Need to eat 14 meals in Suka, 1 every day & every night. Sages: Only meal obligation is on 1st night. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 47: Resh Lakish final wishes with gladiators, asked to be able to hit them 1.5 times. He killed them all with stone in bag. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 9:7 Can’t say “Just like God is merciful on law of bird’s nest, so should be merciful on us.” They’re decrees, not mercy. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 451:9 If kashers before 5th hour on day before Pesach, can scour “1st containers” (Kli Rishon) & “2nd containers” together. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Tamuz: Sinner liable to punishment of Karet dies by 50; death at hands of Heaven by 60, though we see many guilty live longer. |
| #EmunaYomi 96: Intermediate-level Emuna is the belief that everything God does is for the very best, even though it may appear otherwise. |
| Shabbat, July 1, 2023 / 12 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Balak 7: Bilaam: more on Israel & others. Israeli men sleep w/ Moabites. God furious. Pinhas kills leader. Plague kills 24,000. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 2:4 On road to Mitzva, exempt from Suka. Sick & attendant exempt from Suka. Can eat or drink incidentally outside of Suka. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 46: Gibeonite vow w/ Joshua ineffective; given under false pretenses. But weren’t killed because would desecrate God’s name. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 8:1 Communal prayer always heard, even w/ sinners. God doesn’t reject that prayer. Don’t pray alone if can w/ community. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 451:7 Can’t kasher ivory spoons; hot water ruins them; concern owner will worry about them & not kasher them sufficiently. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Tamuz: Should complete once during lifespan # of fasts for grave sins. Can do during shorter winter days & until past noon. |
| #EmunaYomi 95: “God is good to all, merciful.” Can’t say that believe in God while complaining about lot in life; contradiction in terms. |
| Friday, June 30, 2023 / 11 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Balak 6: Same rite & result 3rd time @ Peak of Peor. Balak furious, says: get lost! Bilaam: told u can only say what God says. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 2:3 Built Suka on wagon or ship, valid; on tree or camel, valid, but can’t use on festival. Tree walls ok, if stands w/o. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 45: It’s not the mouse that steals, but the hole that steals. Means buyer of stolen goods causes and enables thief to steal. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 7:14 Must say 100 blessings/day, upon waking 23, w/ Shma 7, Tzitzit 1, Tfilin 1, Amida 3×18=54, Meals 7×2=14. Total=100. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 451:4 Objects used on fire, like skewers, gridirons, need to be made white-hot (Libun). Libun is when gives off sparks. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Tamuz: Nowadays, when get weakened by multiple fasts, prohibited to take upon self fasts for sins. Give charity instead. |
| #EmunaYomi 94: Failure is a true test of Emuna. Have to acknowledge that our mistakes, bad decisions or any other setbacks are God’s will. |
| Thursday, June 29, 2023 / 10 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Balak 5: Balak takes Bilaam to 2nd place to curse, Field of Seers. Again builds altars & brings sacrifices. Blessings come out. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 2:1 Slept under bed in Suka, didn’t fulfill obligation. R’ Gamliel’s slave Tavi, slept under bed, knew slaves exempt. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 44: Jew forbidden to sell his house in Israel to gentile. If was taken from him by force, permitted to take payment for it. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 6:2 Praying w/ public, don’t make your Amida too long. Can add in middle blessings related requests: health, income, +. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 450:7 Not allowed to rent utensils to gentile on Pesach to make Chametz, but can rent donkey to him to carry his Chametz. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Tamuz: Debate as to how many fasts if sinned same sin multiple times. Decision: 3x requisite # of fasts. |
| #EmunaYomi 93: If don’t accept setbacks lovingly, as arrogant as those who take pride in their successes. Attribute fate to themselves. |
| Wednesday, June 28, 2023 / 9 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Balak 4: Bilaam has Balak build 7 altars on Bamot Baal & sacrifice 7 bulls & 7 rams. Bilaam utters blessings instead of curses. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 1:10 If roof of home was breached & placed Sehach on it; if there’s 4 Amot (or more) between wall & Sehach, invalid. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 43: “Let this stumbling-block be under your hand”: Person doesn’t understand statements of Torah unless he stumbles in them. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 5:1 Must have or prevents praying: pure hands; cover nakedness; pure place; remove distractions; proper intent of heart. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 450:6 Allowed to give money to gentile slave for food on Pesach, even if know that he will buy Chametz with it for himself. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Tamuz: The Ari: Kabala principle of # of fasts for sins: Anger=151; Rabbinic prohibitions=73; not doing Rabbinic enactment=61. |
| #EmunaYomi 92: God knows what is best for us. We should accept our failures lovingly and with Emuna, just as we accept our successes. |
| Tuesday, June 27, 2023 / 8 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Balak 3: Bilaam rides. Angel blocks way 3 times; donkey sees, Bilaam doesn’t. Donkey talks. Bilaam sees angel, allowed to go. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 1:8 Covered Sehach w/ spits or bed slats, if space between them wide as they are, valid. Dug Suka from haystack, invalid. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 42: If master knocked out slave’s tooth then blinded eye, emancipated due to tooth, gets paid for value of eye as a freeman. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 4:16 Clear mind of all thoughts, envision standing before God. Don’t rush; not burden. Sit a bit before & after prayer. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 450:1 Borrowed bread before Pesach has to repay it after Pesach. If didn’t pay back, stealing. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Tamuz: No mention to fast in Mitzva of Tshuva by Rambam, SM”G; even sins that get Karet, death. Mention Vidui, ask forgiveness. |
| #EmunaYomi 91: Our successes are a result of God’s intervention in our lives, & likewise our failures are the result of God’s intervention. |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 / 7 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Balak 2: Bilaam to Balak’s men: can’t come. Balak calls again. God to Bilaam: go, but will only be able to say what I tell you. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 1:5 Bundles of straw, wood, shoots, invalid Sehach. If untied from their bundles, valid. All are valid as Suka walls. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 41: Field set aside for creditor or Ktuva & sold field, creditor collects from other property, but woman may seize field. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 3:8 Forgot to pray, unavoidably detained, compensates next immediate prayer time, says Amida 2x. 1st current, makeup 2nd. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 448:6 Can’t feed to animals his Chametz on Pesach; not even to someone else’s animal or to a stray animal. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Tamuz: By violating a prohibition, evil cleaves to soul, impairs root & origin in garbs of 10 Sefirot of Asiyah. |
| #EmunaYomi 90: Before making a mistake, a person has free choice not to make a mistake. But after the fact, must believe that God willed it. |
| Sunday, June 25, 2023 / 6 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Balak 1: Moab’s King Balak scared of Israel. Sends messengers to sorcerer Bilaam to curse Israel. God tells Bilaam can’t curse. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 1:4 Attached vines, ivy as Sehach (Suka roof), invalid. Sehach>attached plants, valid. Impure or not from ground, invalid. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 40: “He didn’t write or give me field document,” doesn’t get field. Litigant’s admission is like testimony of 100 witnesses. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 2:1 In R’ Gamliel’s day, Jewish heretics increased. Greatest need; added Amida blessing asking God to destroy heretics. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 448:5 Chametz that was in a Jew’s possession over Pesach can’t be eaten, even if he had annulled his ownership of it. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Tamuz: Creation of stone, dust, from substitutions of substitutions, transpositions of transpositions of God’s letters, words. |
| #EmunaYomi 89: Complete Emuna enhances a person’s chances to be saved from any peril. A breach in Emuna is the gravest danger of all. |
| Shabbat, June 24, 2023 / 5 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Chukat 7: Israel asks Amorite Sihon, to pass thru country; Sihon attacks Israel; Israel wins. Also vs. Og of Bashan. Get land. |
| #MishnaYomi #Suka 1:1 Suka that is greater than 20 amot tall, less than 10 tefah high, less than 3 walls or more sun than shade, invalid. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 39: R Meir: One doesn’t say consecration statement for naught. Even if didn’t use right formula, interpreted as meaningful. |
| #RambamYomi #Tfila 1:2 Biblical command, duty of men & women to pray to God daily. Supplication, praises, request needs, thank for all. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 448:1 Chametz of gentile for which Pesach passed can even be eaten after Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Tamuz: Each being in 7 heavens created, lives by life-force of combination/substitution/transposition of letters of God’s words. |
| #EmunaYomi 88: R’ Nathan of Breslov explains that God designed the universe in such a way that prayer can effect a change in nature. |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 / 4 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Chukat 6: Journeys: Ovoth; Iyey Haavarim; Nahal Zered; opposite Arnon (Amorite/Moab border); Beera (well), where sing of well. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 8:8 Sacrifices atone. Death & YK atone w/ repentance. Repentance atones minor sins; gives respite for major sins until YK. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 38: 3 reasons people become poor: Emancipate slaves; inspect property on Shabat; set Shabat meals at sermon time & miss it. |
| #RambamYomi #Shma 4:8 Jews took custom to read Torah, recite Shma even after seminal emission. Just like fire can’t be impure, also Torah. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 447:10 Noten Taam Lifgam – forbidden ingredients that worsens food is also permitted on Pesach. Ram”a: not for Ashkenazim. |
| #TanyaYomi 4Tamuz: 22 kinds of effluences of life-forces & powers by which all higher & lower worlds & all creatures created = 22 letters. |
| #EmunaYomi 87: The intellect tries to grasp “rationale” straws that lead to sorrow, anger & frustration, which cause depression & despair. |
| Thursday, June 22, 2023 / 3 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Chukat 5: Aaron dies. Arad attacks, takes captive, Israel destroys them. Snakes attack Israel. Copper snake on staff heals. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 8:7 Debris fell, don’t know if person under, if dead or alive, if Jew or non-Jew, remove debris on Shabat & extricate. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 37: R Yehuda / R Nahman: A person is deemed credible to say: I had a prosbol and I lost it, and collect payment of his debt. |
| #RambamYomi #Shma 3:4 Can’t say or even think Shma or any words of Torah or sanctity in bathroom, unclean place or place w/ feces or urine. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 447:8 Olives that were cut w/ new knife, even if weren’t pressed in new pot, if it’s not Bat Yoma, can use on Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Tamuz: When God’s attributes reach revelation of action in lower worlds, called “utterances” & combination of “letters”. |
| #EmunaYomi 86: Law of spirituality: Any situation of tension, stress, or sorrow is none other than a test of faith. Need Emuna to overcome. |
| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 / 2 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Chukat 4: Moshe asks Edom to pass through their land, stay on highway, pay for water. Edom doesn’t let, sends army to prevent. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 8:4 Don’t force kids to fast on Yom Kipur. Start to train them 1 or 2 years before come of age (Bar/Bat-Mitzvah) to fast. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 36: Sages who signed with marks: Rav: fish. R Hanina: palm branch. R Hisda: Samekh. R Hoshaya: Ayin. Raba b R Huna: sail. |
| #RambamYomi #Shma 2:10 Can recite Shma in any language that understand. Must be as careful in enunciation in foreign language as in Hebrew. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 447:3 Wheat found inside cooked chicken Erev Pesach, can annul in 60x volume; warmed it on Pesach, forbidden w/ any size. |
| #TanyaYomi 2Tamuz: 1st day Creation, made light w/ attribute of Kindness w/ some Might; made it material. 2nd day firmament w/ Might, etc. |
| #EmunaYomi 85: God is on the scene, the cause behind all events, to create certain situations – personal messages for our ultimate benefit. |
| Tuesday, June 20, 2023 / 1 Tamuz 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Chukat 3: God to Moshe: take staff, people, Aaron, talk to rock, get water. Moshe hits rock, punished, won’t enter land. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 8:3 Ate & drank on single occasion of obliviousness, only liable for one sin-offering. Ate & did work, liable for 2. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 35: If one who takes an oath truthfully is punished severely for this sin, one who takes an oath falsely, all the more so. |
| #RambamYomi #Shma 1:4 Before Jacob died, asked sons if with him in Unity of God, they answered Shma, he answered Baruh Shem. Reason we do. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 447:2 If Hametz gets mixed in with other food on Erev Pesach, not forbidden by smallest amount until Pesach starts. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Tamuz: Scholars of Truth granted permission to speak allegorically of Sefirot as “light”; ex. sun spreads light from one source. |
| #EmunaYomi 84: Anyone or anything that influences our lives, for better or for worse, is merely God’s messenger & an agent of Divine will. |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 / 30 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Chukat 2: Zin desert, 1st month (40th yr), Miriam dies, no water, people complain, Moshe & Aaron fall on face, God appears. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 8:1 On Yom Kipur it’s forbidden to eat, drink, wash, anoint, wear leather shoes or have intimate relations. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 34: R Gamliel decreed scribe writes in Get: man so-and-so & any other name he has; woman so-and-so & any other name she has. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 10:3 Ideal love of God: lovesick. Just as lovesick for a woman, obsessed, never stops thinking of her, more for God. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 446:1 Found Hametz on Chol Hamoed, removes & destroys it immediately; if on Yom Tov, covers it until end, then destroys it. |
| #TanyaYomi 30Sivan: Unity of God’s attributes beyond comprehension, Sefirot called “secret of faith,” faith that transcends intellect. |
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#EmunaYomi 83: Rule of thumb to apply in daily life: anytime something happens that upsets us, we should let Emuna precede our intellect.
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| Sunday, June 18, 2023 / 29 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Chukat 1: Red cow: kill outside camp; burn w/ cedar, hyssop, wool; mix ashes in water; sprinkle on impure from death; purifies. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 7:4 After Kohen Gadol completed all services of Yom Kipur, made feast for loved ones ‘cuz exited Holy of Holies in peace. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 33: R Gamliel decreed: Can’t void Get one sent in different court. R Yohanan: to prevent Mamzerim. R Lakish: prevent Agunot. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 9:1 If fulfill Torah w/ joy, meditate on its wisdom at all times, God will remove all obstacles & grant good to fulfill. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 445:1 Can get rid of Hametz by burning it, turning it to dust & dispersing it in the wind, or throwing it into the sea. |
| #TanyaYomi 29Sivan: When speaking of God, His level of Wisdom is considered exactly the same as His level of action. |
| #EmunaYomi 82: Everything that happens to us spiritually, materially, accidental, intended, no matter who or what the catalyst, is from God. |
| Shabbat, June 17, 2023 / 28 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Korach 7: Levites get all tithes in exchange for their work of Ohel Moed, but get no land. Children of Israel can’t approach. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 7:1 Kohen Gadol read Torah portions: “After the death,” & “On the 10th.” Would end & say “More here than what I’ve read.” |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 32: If man sends Get with agent but voids it before it reaches wife’s possesion, voided. Once in her possesion, can’t void. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 8:2 World to come: no: body, eating, sitting, sleeping, death, sadness. Eternal joy. Will understand truth of Godliness. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 444:6 Even though there won’t remain any Hametz after meal on Shabat Erev Pesah, annuls Hametz same time as other years. |
| #TanyaYomi 28Sivan: Wisdom 5 levels above quality of life-force in action: action; speech; thought; emotional attributes; intellect. |
| #EmunaYomi 81: 3 levels of Emuna: Basic, belief that all is from God; Intermediate, everything is for best; Upper, for specific purpose. |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 / 27 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Korach 6: God: Aaron, family in charge of Temple, Levites help. Non-Kohen gets close, die. You get part of offerings; no land. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 6:8 Told Kohen Gadol, goat got to desert. Red string tied to door of Heihal. When goat got to desert, string turned white. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 31: 4 winds blow each day, north wind blows together with other 3. If north wind didn’t blow, world wouldn’t survive 1 hour. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 7:3 Also need to repent from bad traits like anger, hate, envy, frivolity, pursuit of money & honor, gluttony, etc. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 444:5 If Hametz left over on Shabat Erev Pesah, annuls it, covers with utensil until after Yom Tov, then burns it. |
| #TanyaYomi 27Sivan: Highest quality & rank of creatures is Wisdom. Understanding, Knowledge & all attributes of rational soul flow from it. |
| #EmunaYomi 80: Each of us must search for tzadik (righteous) of true spiritual stature to help find way to apply Torah to our daily lives. |
| Thursday, June 15, 2023 / 26 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Korach 5: God to Moshe to calm complaints: take staff of each tribe prince + Aaron’s, put in Ohel Moed. Aaron’s blooms almonds. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 6:6 At cliff, tied red string to rock & between goat’s horns. Pushed goat over. Before reached 1/2 way down, in pieces. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 30: Death is common, sudden wealth isn’t. If one says that friend died, believe him; if says friend suddenly wealthy, don’t. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 6:5 When God says something will happen in future, man still has free will. Man can’t understand how God knows future. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 444:2 If Erev Pesach falls on Shabat, burn Hametz before noon Friday so won’t mistakenly burn after midday on regular year. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Sivan: As per Rambam, God’s Essence, Being & Knowledge are 1, perfect unity, not composite at all, same w/ all His attributes. |
| #EmunaYomi 79: Unbroken chain of righteous extends from Moses until today. They help us understand Torah, commandments, individual purpose. |
| Wednesday, June 14, 2023 / 25 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Korach 4: God furious. Moshe: Aaron, take incense into crowd, because plague started. Aaron runs. Stops plague. 14,000 died. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 6:4 Ramp built to walk Azazel goat out. Top Jerusalemites accompanied until 1st booth. 10 booths total until Tzuk, cliff. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 29: Overseas agent got sick, appoints 2nd agent in court: Get written, signed in my presence. 2nd delivers: I’m court agent. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 5:2 All have free will to be righteous/wicked, wise/foolish, merciful/cruel, miserly/ generous or any other traits. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 443:1 Erev Pesah: Can’t benefit from Hametz 6th hour. Sages: can’t eat from start 5th hour; can’t benefit from start 6th. |
| #TanyaYomi 25Sivan: God could have created worlds in infinite quantity & quality & given them life forever & not created this world at all. |
| #EmunaYomi 78: Instead of turning to God for all needs, they put their hopes in futile man, become easily worried, upset, quarrel w/ others. |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2023 / 24 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Korach 3: Earth swallows up Korach’s people, their families & belongings. 250 incense-men burned by God. Censers used on Altar. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 6:1 2 Yom Kipur sacrificial goats should have same appearance, height, value & be bought at same time. If not, still ok. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 28: Town surrounded by besiegers; ship that’s cast about in sea; one being judged in capital case; all presumed to be alive. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 4:5 Sins that person continues to commit, difficult to abandon: gossip; slander; short temper; evil thoughts & friends. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 442:10 Ink that is cooked in an oat mixture can be used on Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Sivan: God’s Thoughts & Knowledge encompass all created beings & is life-force that brings it into existence from nothingness. |
| #EmunaYomi 77: Unfortunately, if a person learns Torah without striving for Emuna, then the power of Torah becomes lethal and damaging. |
| Monday, June 12, 2023 / 23 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Korach 2: Datan/Aviram: You didn’t bring us to land of milk & honey. Korach group of 250 bring censers w/ incense to Mishkan. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 5:6 Sprinkled altar body 7x. Poured rest @ outer altar W base. Of outer altar poured @ S base. All flows to Nahal Kidron. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 27: An agent who brings a Get and it was lost from him, if he finds it immediately then valid. If not, then it’s invalid. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 3:6 No next world: atheists; infidels; deny Torah, resurrection, Messiah; apostate; cause many to sin; leave community. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 442:5 Drinks or cheese that were made with wheat or oats, need to be destroyed for Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 23Sivan: Error to think doctrine of Tzimtzum means God removed self from world & only guides from above w/ individual Providence. |
| #EmunaYomi 76: True Torah observers deal honestly, help others, rejoice when they’re happy; live worthy fulfilled lives, make world better. |
| Sunday, June 11, 2023 / 22 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Korach 1: Korach & co. challenge Moshe/Aaron authority. Moshe: bring incense tomorrow & God will decide. Datan/Aviram nasty. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 5:4 Slaughtered goat, gathered blood in bowl, reentered & stood in same place & sprinkled up once & down 7x, like a whip. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 26: R Meir: husband found unsigned Get in garbage, had it signed & gave to his wife, valid. Sages: not. But other docs ok. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 2:10 Can’t refuse to be appeased. Forgive w/ whole heart. Don’t seek revenge or bear grudge. Jew’s path, upright spirit. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 442:2 Bread that isn’t even edible by dogs or food that spoiled, doesn’t have requirement to destroy it for Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 22Sivan: God is unchanging. Alone pre-creation & alone post-creation. No difference between God’s Knowledge & God’s Self. |
| #EmunaYomi 75: Torah: God’s manual for welfare of our body & spirit, shows us how to be happy, respect our fellow man & raise our children. |
| Shabbat, June 10, 2023 / 21 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shlach 7: Blasphemy gets divine Karet punishment. Man found gathering wood on Shabat, God orders stone him to death. Tzitzit. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 5:2 After Ark taken, placed coal-pan on Shtiyah stone (there from days of 1st prophets), which was 3 fingers above ground. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 25: Pesah competition: 1st kid entered Jerusalem, gets his portion and of his brothers together with him on their behalf. |
| #RambamYomi #Tshuva 1:4 Repentance atones all sins, immediately or over time. Depends how severe. May suffer, need Yom Kipur or death. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 441:2 Lent gentile $, took Chametz collateral: says has to pay starting now, liable for Chametz, if not, can keep on Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 21Sivan: God’s attribute of Malchut, Tzimtzum, allows time & space to exist. Otherwise, all would be nullified by God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 74: A life of Torah is like a smooth ride in a new car when the owner fulfills all the manufacturer’s instructions. |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 / 20 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shlach 6: When reach land, separate 1st part of dough as gift to God. If the nation sins inadvertently Kohen brings sacrifice. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 5:1 Entered Holy of Holies w/ ladle of incense, coal-pan, put between Ark poles, put incense on coals, smoke filled house. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 24: Get not written for sake of specific woman invalid. Even if names identical must be written with intent for her at time. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 12:7 Beard has 5 corners: upper & lower cheek on both sides & chin. Prohibited to shave w/ razor. Ok w/ scissors. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 440:4 If keeps Chametz by other Jew or gentile, even if they take responsibility, he’s still liable if kept over Pesach. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Sivan: “World” relates to space & time, not to God’s attributes. Only attribute of Malchut relates to God’s infinite presence. |
| #EmunaYomi 73: Without Torah, the world is a heartless hothouse of strife, hatred, slander, theft, revenge, cruelty, adultery & injustice. |
| Thursday, June 8, 2023 / 19 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shlach 5: If bring bull as Olah, Zevah or Shlamim w/ 3/10 fine flour + 1/2 Hin oil, 1/2 Hin wine. Same if ox, ram, sheep, goat. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 4:4 Other days removed coals w/ silver coal pan into gold one. On Yom Kipur removed w/ gold pan & brought it into Heichal. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 23: Even women relatives who aren’t believed about man’s death which enables wife to remarry, are credible to bring the Get. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 11:16 If believe in validity of occult arts, astrology, etc. foolish, feeble-minded, underdevelopment intellect. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 439:4 If found Chametz in different corner of room from where you left it, need to check the room again. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Sivan: “There’s no king without a nation (Am).” Word “Am” (nation) from word Omemut (concealed). Separate & distant from King. |
| #EmunaYomi 72: Life is a labyrinth of utter chaos in the absence of Torah, where confused people live lives of folly and fantasy. |
| Wednesday, June 7, 2023 / 18 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shlach 4: Men > 20 yrs old will die in desert. Nation to wander 40 yrs. 10 spies die of plague. Rebels fail to enter Canaan. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 4:2 Red thread on head of goat to be sent & on neck of goat to be sacrificed. Hands on bull, confessed for self & Kohens. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 22: Anyone is qualified to write Get, even deaf-mute, imbecile, minor. Get ratified by signatories, irrelevant who wrote it. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 10:1 If see an idol worshiper being swept away, drowning in river, in any danger, don’t help; but don’t cause death. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 438:2 Piece (kzayit) of Chametz on beam, needs to get rid of it because might fall; if in ditch, doesn’t need to get rid of. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Sivan: Thru God’s attribute of Gvura & Tzimtzum, heaven, earth & all their host appear as independently existing entities. |
| #EmunaYomi 71: Can’t achieve & internalize genuine Emuna w/o Torah. Humans, swayed by own interests & appetites will decide warped “truth”. |
| Tuesday, June 6, 2023 / 17 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shlach 3: Mob threatens Caleb/Joshua, God appears, set to destroy Israel, set up new nation from Moshe. Moshe has Him relent. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 3:11 Wouldn’t share their know-how: Garmu/showbread; Avtinas/incense; Hugros b Levi/chapter of song; Ben Kamtzar/writing. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 21: Just as a scroll is neither alive nor food, so too, a Get may be written on any object that is neither alive nor food. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 9:8 Can’t sell item to idolaters if can harm others: bears, lions, weapons, fetters, chains. Can’t sharpen weapons. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 437:4 Rents house for Pesach, can believe woman, child or slave if they say the house has already been checked for Chametz. |
| #TanyaYomi 17Sivan: “In the heavens above & on earth below ‘En Od’ there’s nothing else but God.” All else as nothing compared to God. |
| #EmunaYomi 70: We have holy Torah & commandments, & righteous sages & spiritual leaders of every generation that lead us on path of truth. |
| Monday, June 5, 2023 / 16 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shlach 2: Spied land 40 days, saw giants, brought back giant grapes & other fruit, said can’t conquer, Caleb & Joshua say can. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 3:10 Laver’s 12 spigots & cover system. Golden utensil handles, candelabrum & Sota’s tablet. Miracles of Nikanor gates. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 20: Husband said to his wife: Here’s your Get, but the paper on which it is written is still mine, then she is not divorced. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 8:9 Idol that belongs to a Jew can never be nullified. Forbidden to benefit from it forever. Must be entombed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 437:1 Rents house to someone starting Nissan 14, person with the house keys on the 14th is responsible to check Chametz. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Sivan: Name “Elokim” attribute of Gvura & Tzimtzum; numerical = “hateva” (nature); conceals God’s light; all seems “natural.” |
| #EmunaYomi 69: God gave mankind, and the Jewish people in particular, clear instructions as to one’s purpose in life. |
| Sunday, June 4, 2023 / 15 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shlach 1: God to Moshe: send men to tour Canaan, 1/tribe. From Paran desert to Negev & up mountain. Reconnoiter. Grape season. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 3:8 Kohen Gadol lays hands on bull, confesses, asks forgiveness for self. People heard Name of God, answered Baruh Shem… |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 19: Can write Get with any material that can be used for writing, but must produce permanent writing. Otherwise, not good. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 7:1 Positive command to destroy idols, accessories & anything made for them. Must eradicate from land of Israel. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 435:1 Didn’t check for Chametz at night, check during the day; if not, during Pesach; if not, after Pesach (w/o blessing). |
| #TanyaYomi 15Sivan: Only Tzadikim in GanEden given reward of understanding life-force & light which come from attributes of Chesed & Gvura. |
| #EmunaYomi 68: Emuna, our unshakable belief & trust in God, fills in the missing pieces that our limited vision sometimes creates. |
| Shabbat, June 3, 2023 / 14 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behaalotcha 7: Graves of Craving: ate quail, God kills. Miriam & Aaron speak of Moshe’s Cushite wife. Miriam gets Tzaraat. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 3:5 If Kohen Gadol was old or squeamish, water was heated & poured into the ritual bath to take edge off cold for him. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 18: Person doesn’t hasten a calamity on himself. Won’t ordinarily prepare Get in advance. Will wait until ready to divorce. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 6:3 Idolatry of Molech: lit fire, gave kid to priest, priest returns kid, dad carries kid between flames. Gets Karet. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 434:3 When burning Chametz during day, says that annulling all Chametz “that sees & doesn’t see, that destroyed & didn’t.” |
| #TanyaYomi 14Sivan: Tzimtzum & concealing of God’s life force are called Kelim (vessels). God’s life force itself is called God’s Light. |
| #EmunaYomi 67: Lack of even one small but critical detail makes God’s lovingkindness seem like cruelty. Entire picture seems flawed. |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 / 13 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behaalotcha 6: Ark. People: complain, fire, crying, Moshe prays, fire stops, want meat, Moshe suicidal, 70 elders, bird feast. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 3:3 Can’t enter Temple, even ritually pure, until immersed. Kohen Gadol immersed 5x & washed hands/feet 10x on Yom Kipur. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 17: God exiled Jews to Bavel. He knew it would be better than being under Romans. At least until Persians took over Bavel. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 5:3 Don’t warn idolatry-inciter; only sinner that we entrap. If incites in front of 2 men, witnesses, inciter stoned. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 433:10 Bet Knesset (Synagogues) and Bet Midrash (Study Halls) need to be checked for Chametz because children bring in food. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Sivan: Just as can’t comprehend God, can’t understand His ability to create something from nothing and give it life. |
| #EmunaYomi 66: Sometimes, soul makes brief visit to earth. Soul of R’ Yosef Karo returned as baby & died right after his circumcision. |
| Thursday, June 1, 2023 / 12 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behaalotcha 5: Year 2, Month 2, Day 12: Cloud leads Israel from Sinai to Paran. Order of march. Moshe asks Hovav to accompany. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 3:1 Check if time for sacrifice & say “Morning star!” Matitia says asked: Is whole east light until Hebron? Answered: Yes! |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 16: Sages: agent’s declaration because overseas not expert at writing Get Lishma. R Yehuda: ‘cuz no witnesses to ratify. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 4:1 City incited to idolatry (Ir Hanidahat): inciters executed by stoning; inhabitants that worshiped, decapitated. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 433:7 Hole in wall between neighbors, check for Chametz; if neighbor is gentile don’t check, might assume it’s witchcraft. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Sivan: Name “Hava’ye” mean that which brings everything into existence ex nihilo. Prefix Yud indicates present & continuous. |
| #EmunaYomi 65: The more we’re hampered by the Yetzer Hara, the evil inclination, the more we have to accomplish on earth. |
| Wednesday, May 31, 2023 / 11 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behaalotcha 4: Constant cloud over Mishkan & fire at night. When cloud moved, signal for camp to follow. Made silver trumpets. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 2:7 24 Kohens to sacrifice bull: head; 2 leg; 2 tail; 2 leg; chest; 3 throat; 2 legs; 2 sides; 3x innards, flour, wine. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 15: Brought Get from overseas. If can’t testify to entire formula that Get was written and signed in his presence, invalid. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 3:3 Always liable if bow, slaughter, sacrifice or libation, no matter what the normal form of serving that idol is. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 433:5 Entry or tower roof that’s slanted, even if indoors, doesn’t need to check for Chametz, as that surface isn’t used. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Sivan: Sun example of inability to see God’s “Activating Force.” Can see sun’s light outside of sun, but as nothing within it. |
| #EmunaYomi 64: Arizal: Encounter most resistance in area of our mission on earth. Evil inclination doesn’t want us to complete successfully. |
| Tuesday, May 30, 2023 / 10 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behaalotcha 3: Yr 2, Month 1, God: bring Pesach sacrifice. Ritually unclean can’t. Got chance to bring sacrifice next month. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 2:4 3rd daily lottery: bring incense, from Kohens who never did so. 4th lottery: carry sacrifice limbs from ramp to altar. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 14: “I have 100 dinars in your possession, give it to so-and-so.” If in presence of all 3 parties, 3rd person acquires it. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 2:1 Can’t serve any creation; even if knows that God is true God, but worships intermediaries, it’s still idolatry. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 433:1 Need to do Bedikat Chametz by the light of a candle; can’t be by the light of the sun or the moon. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Sivan: Can’t see God’s “Activating Force” & “Breath of His mouth.” Would nullify material reality that we see. |
| #EmunaYomi 63: Don’t be surprised if hear of young, upright people that die suddenly. They’ve completed their soul correction & mission. |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 / 9 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behaalotcha 2: Levites cleansed and “waved” as part of consecration to serve in Temple; instead of firstborns; from age 25-50. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 2:2 Kohens ran up altar ramp to see who got merit of clearing ashes. 1 pushed other, fell, broke leg. Instituted lottery. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 13: Statement of person on his deathbed who distributes his property is considered as though it were written and delivered. |
| #RambamYomi #AvodaZara 1:1 Idolatry’s start: Enosh’s time, people worshiped God’s servants, the stars & spheres, built temples, sacrifices. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 431:2 Should make sure not to do anything before Bedikat Chametz that evening, as to not miss the time when need to do it. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Sivan: Foolish to compare God’s Creation to man’s creations. Man’s creations remain independent of man. |
| #EmunaYomi 62: Mind-boggling set of Divine considerations influences a person’s life & longevity: deeds, former lives, public edicts & more. |
| Sunday, May 28, 2023 / 8 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Behaalotcha 1: Menora: candelabrum, 1 piece of hammered gold, 7 branches. Levites: separation & consecration to Temple service. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 1:8 Remove altar ashes around dawn. Yom Kipur, midnight. Festivals, 1st watch. Festivals, Israel filled courtyard by dawn. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 12: A slave who is not worth the bread that he consumes, for what is he needed by his master or his mistress? |
| #RambamYomi #TalmudTora 7:13 Practice of early generations pious: hear their shame, not answer; pardon, forgive person who insulted them. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 430:1 Shabbat before Pesach is called Shabbat Hagadol, because of the miracle that happened in Egypt. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Sivan: Created things formed by descent of unique combination of 231 Gates of Hebrew letters from 10 Utterances of Creation. |
| #EmunaYomi 61: The knowledge that God does everything for our eternal benefit should be engraved on our hearts and minds. |
| Shabbat, May 27, 2023 / 7 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Naso 7: Total: 12 silver bowls, basins, gold spoons w/ incense, bulls, rams, lambs, goats, + 24 oxen, + 60 rams, goats, lambs. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 1:6 If Kohen Gadol sage, expounds Yom Kipur night, if not, sages expound to him. Can read or read to. Read Daniel to many. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 11: Even though witnesses signed on Get from overseas are gentile names, valid. Most Jews outside Israel have gentile names. |
| #RambamYomi #TalmudTora 6:1 Mitzva to respect every Torah sage, even if not one’s teacher. Stand for him when within 4 cubits until passes. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 428:7 We don’t stop during the last 8 psukim of the Torah, but rather one person must read them all in one shot. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Sivan: If letters of God’s 10 utterances at Creation would depart, all would return to nothingness as before 6 days of Creation. |
| #EmunaYomi 60: Our powers of cognizance are enhanced when we realize our lives began long before we’re born & continue long after we die. |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 / 6 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Naso 6: More sacrifices, all identical, on successive days: Princes of Gad, Efraim, Menase, Benjamin, Dan, Asher, Naftali. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 1:4 7 days, didn’t prevent Kohen Gadol to eat & drink. Yom Kipur eve, didn’t get a lot of food, so wouldn’t cause sleep. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 10: RSbG: Any Mitzva that the Samaritans embraced and accepted, they are more exacting in its observance than are Jews. |
| #RambamYomi #TalmudTora 5:1 Just as honors dad, must also honor Torah teacher, even more. Dad brought into this world, teacher into next. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 428:6 When reading the Parsha of the curses in the Torah, don’t stop in middle of Parsha; instead read it all in one shot. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Sivan: “Tzadik falls 7x & rises up again.” Before Tzadik can reach higher level, in state of decline from the previous level. |
| #EmunaYomi 59: We can surmise that there must be a continuation of spiritual life far beyond physical demise. |
| Thursday, May 25, 2023 / 5 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Naso 5: Mishkan complete. Princes give wagons & oxen for transport. Prince sacrifices: Judah, Isachar, Zebulun, Ruben, Simon. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 1:3 High Court Elders read to Kohen Gadol Yom Kipur service & say, memorize it. Maybe you forgot or never learned it. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 9: Documents produced in gentile courts, even though signatories gentiles, valid, except for divorce and freeing slaves. |
| #RambamYomi #TalmudTora 4:1 Don’t learn from teacher who doesn’t follow proper path, even if he’s very wise, until returns to proper path. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 428:1 The Hebrew calendar is designed in such a way that each Chag doesn’t fall out on certain days of the week. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Sivan: Reward of Tzadikim to savor of the nature of the World to Come in this world. |
| #EmunaYomi 58: God gave humans fabulous intellectual potential, physical capabilities & spiritual power for a definitive purpose. |
| Wednesday, May 24, 2023 / 4 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Naso 4: Sotah: suspected adulteress, bitter water ritual checks if guilty. Nazir: no grape products, cut hair, contact w/ dead. |
| #MishnaYomi #Yoma 1:1 7 days before Yom Kipur, Kohen Gadol leaves home, lives in Temple’s Palhedrin Chamber. Another Kohen ready on standby. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 8: Conquest of individual is called conquest. David conquered Syria, sanctity and obligations of Mitzvot of Israel applied. |
| #RambamYomi #TalmudTora 3:3 There is no other mitzva from out of all the mitzvas that is equal to Torah study. Torah study is equal to all. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 426:3 Bless the new moon until the 16th day after the Molad (appearance of the new moon), not including the 16th. |
| #TanyaYomi 4Sivan: “Educate child according to *his* way, even when old won’t depart from it.” Means it’s not path of the perfect truth. |
| #EmunaYomi 57: Every mineral, plant, animal, and human has an important task to perform in the overall scheme of creation. |
| Tuesday, May 23, 2023 / 3 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Naso 3: Banished from camp those ritually unclean from: tzaraat, male discharge, contact w/ dead. Was treacherous, pays +1/5. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 8:7 Debate as to level of impure meat & location around Temple burned. R’ Akiva: burn at place where it becomes impure. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 7: If a person sees that his sustenance is limited he should use it for charity, and all the more so when it is plentiful. |
| #RambamYomi #TalmudTora 2:5 Up to 25 students per teacher. 25 to 40 students, teacher + assistant. >40 students, split to 2 teachers. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 426:1 When sees new moon of the month, say special prayer, Kidush Levana (sanctification of the moon). Ram”a: say at night. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Sivan: God’s light rests on divine soul by destroying animal soul’s Garments of thought/speech/action; turn from dark to light. |
| #EmunaYomi 56: If a human does things for a purpose only, then rest assured that God does nothing without a specific and very good purpose. |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 / 2 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Naso 2: Sons of Merari (Levi tribe) job: carry planks, bars, pillars, sockets, pegs, ropes & implements of Ohel Moed & Mishkan. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 8:5 Parohet: Tefah thick, woven w/ 72 threads of 24 filaments. 40 cubits length x 20 cubits height. 820,000 filaments. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 6: Never impose excessive fear in home. Gibeah concubine husband imposed fear, led to death of 10,000s in resulting war. |
| #RambamYomi #TalmudTora 1:8 Every Jewish man obligated to study Torah: rich, poor, healthy, sick, young or old. Need fixed time day & night. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 424:1 Insert prayer of Ya’ale Veyavo in Birkat Hamazon (Grace after Meals) on Rosh Chodesh. If forgot, don’t say it over. |
| #TanyaYomi 2Sivan: 2nd Temple had no Ark. God’s light descended by degrees. Since Temple destroyed, God only has “4 cubits of Halacha.” |
| #EmunaYomi 55: The Zohar explains that entrance-level Emuna is the cognizance of a world to come, far beyond the limited material world. |
| Sunday, May 21, 2023 / 1 Sivan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Naso 1: Sons of Gershon of tribe of Levi work: carry curtains of Mishkan, of Ohel Moed, coverings, screens, hangings, ropes. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 8:2 Utensils found in Jerusalem, considered ritually pure, except basket, shovel & crusher – reserved for cemeteries. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 5: Anyone is fit to serve as an agent to bring a Get to a woman except for a deaf-mute, an imbecile, and a minor. |
| #RambamYomi #Deot 7:3 3 sins gets punished in this world, no portion in next: idolatry, forbidden relations & murder. Gossip is = to all 3. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 423:4 On Rosh Chodesh, it is customary to remove ones Tefilin before reciting Musaf. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Sivan: 1st Temple: Ark w/Luchot, revealed aspect of God’s light. Didn’t descend by degree, “God’s work & writing” supernatural. |
| #EmunaYomi 54: Each prayer has its power, & each request requires a certain amount of prayer or spiritual power to bring it about. |
| Shabbat, May 20, 2023 / 29 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bamidbar 7: When camp travels, Kohens take down Parochet & cover Ark; Show Table, Menora, Altar, vessels. Sons of Kehat carry. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 8:1 Jerusalem: saliva in middle of road ritually impure, side of road, pure; during festivals middle pure, side impure. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 4: People go to Jerusalem for Chagim, witnesses from Israel regions around, so Gets from those areas don’t need declaration. |
| #RambamYomi #Deot 6:1 Person is influenced by friends, will follow local norms. Should be in company of wise & live in town of righteous. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 422:6 If recited Halel out of order, didn’t fulfill obligation; (if made a mistake, should return to place where erred). |
| #TanyaYomi 29Iyar: Halachic reasons, interpretations clothed, hidden in Halacha; not revealed. Revealed elements reflect God’s attributes. |
| #EmunaYomi 53: Don’t ever forget that God listens to, sees, and personally provides for the lowest and simplest creatures in the universe. |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 / 28 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bamidbar 6: 22,273 1stborns of Israel, “swapped” for 22,000 Levis. Extra 273 redeemed for 5 shekel each to Kohen, 1365 shekel. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 7:5 Found animal, bring as sacrifice & accompanying wine libations come from community funds, otherwise wouldn’t bring. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 3: ReishLakish: Witnesses signed on legal document become like pair of witnesses whose testimony has been examined in court. |
| #RambamYomi #Deot 5:3 If gets drunk, is a sinner, shameful & will lose his wisdom. If gets drunk in front of others, desecrates God’s name. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 422:5 If stops while reciting Halel, even if waited enough time to say entire Halel, doesn’t have to go back to beginning. |
| #TanyaYomi 28Iyar: Shrine of Holy of Holies contained in each world. Also source of Talmud’s wisdom. Halacha derived from God’s attributes. |
| #EmunaYomi 52: With true Emuna, any person, w/ simple personal prayer & dialog w/ God can transcend any natural limitation & work wonders. |
| Thursday, May 18, 2023 / 27 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bamidbar 5: Levi family count: Gershon: Libni, Shimi. Kehat: Amram, Itzhar, Hebron, Uziel. Merari: Mahli, Mushi. 22,000 total. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 7:3 Found meat in Jerusalem, wait until ruined & burn, as likely was sacrifice. On 3 festivals, lots of meat, can eat. |
| #DafYomi #Gitin 2: Agent that brings Get (bill of divorce) from overseas states: it was written in front of me and signed in front of me. |
| #RambamYomi #Deot 4:15 Idle, doesn’t exercise, even eats properly, will always have pain. Overeating is like poison & main cause of illness. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 421:1 On RoshChodesh, Ashkenazim say Parsha of RoshChodesh in prayer after “HaTamid.” Sfaradim don’t, ‘cuz read it in Torah. |
| #TanyaYomi 27Iyar: Worlds can’t endure, receive God’s light w/o Garments to screen, conceal light, so not entirely nullified, lose identity. |
| #EmunaYomi 51: Doubts: that God’s power & mercy are limitless & has abilities to help us in any situation, even when we don’t deserve it. |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 / 26 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bamidbar 4: Sons of Aaron: Nadav & Avihu (died), Elazar & Itamar. Tribe of Levi instead of 1stborns to serve Kohens in Temple. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 7:2 $ found in front of animal dealers, Maaser Sheni; on Temple Mount, Chulin; in Jerusalem: Chulin, except Festivals. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 49: Prophecy of approach of Messiah: impudence, expensive of living, heresy, promiscuity, no wisdom, no truth, no shame. |
| #RambamYomi #Deot 3:3 “Know God in all your ways.” Every act, eating, working, sleeping, intimacy, should be to better serve & know God. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 419:1 It is a Mitzva to increase (to have more food at the meal) at the feast of Rosh Chodesh. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Iyar: Part of God’s light illuminates worlds in “revealed” manner. Extends to each item vitality suitable for it, animating it. |
| #EmunaYomi 50: Doubts: that God listens to us, heeds our prayers & those of every creation; loves each of us & desires to help us. |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 / 25 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bamidbar 3: 12 Tribes encampment: E: Juda Isachar Zevulun. S: Ruben Simon Gad. W: Efraim Menase Benjamin. N: Dan Asher Naftali. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 6:5 13 collections boxes: New 1/2 shekel, Old 1/2 shekel, Nests, Young birds, Wood, Frankincense, Gold; 6 Nedava. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 48: Shamir: size is that of a barleycorn, and it was created in the six days of creation, and nothing hard can withstand it. |
| #RambamYomi #Deot 2:1 Morally ill love bad traits, hate good path, lazy to follow it. Cure: go to wise, soul-healers, teach them good path. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 418:5 If fasts Rosh Chodesh, Hanuka or Purim (shouldn’t), has to fast other day also (to atone for annulling a day of joy). |
| #TanyaYomi 25Iyar: God fills all worlds & animates them. In higher & lower worlds, hidden & concealed. No thought apprehends Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 49: Doubts: that have power & privilege to speak to God in our own language & words, whenever we wish. |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 / 24 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bamidbar 2: Ruben 46k Simon 59 Gad 46 Juda 75 Isahar 54 Zebulun 57 Efraim 40 Menase 32 Benjamin 35 Dan 63 Asher 41 Naftali 53. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 6:3 Temple: S gates: Upper, Fuel, 1st born animals, Water. N gates: Yehonia, Offering, Women’s, Music. E gate: Nikanor. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 47: From time that people who indulged their desires proliferated, those who say to evil good and to good evil proliferated. |
| #RambamYomi #Deot 1:4 Straight path: midpoint of character traits: not angry, not unfeeling; not stingy, not spender; not elated, not sad. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 417:1 Permitted to do Melacha on RoshChodesh. Good tradition of women not to do Melacha then. Ram”a: follow local tradition. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Iyar: Principal dwelling place, flow of life from soul in brain; diffused to all other organs according to their character. |
| #EmunaYomi 48: Emuna isn’t activated in its entirety until a person begins a daily dialog with God, namely through prayer. |
| Sunday, May 14, 2023 / 23 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bamidbar 1: Army census > 20 yrs old of all tribes (- Levi). Princes of each tribe named. 1st day, 2nd month, 2nd yr in desert. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 6:2 Story: Kohen saw Temple floor uneven, about to tell friend but suddenly died. Understood Ark must be hidden there. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 46: Canaanite helped Israel. Founded Luz. City never exiled or destroyed. Death doesn’t touch them. Leave city walls to die. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 10:4 True prophet if future positive predictions always come true. God can revert on negative predictions (Yona). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 416:5 The Eruv of Tchum is applicable for Yom Tov, but there’s no need to make a courtyard Eruv (Eruvei Hatzerot). |
| #TanyaYomi 23Iyar: Soul is single, simple spiritual entity; has no corporeal shape, no dimensions of space, size or physical limitations. |
| #EmunaYomi 47: We tap our cogent resources of Emuna once we begin speaking with God and asking for all our needs. |
| Shabbat, May 13, 2023 / 22 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #BeharBehukotai 7: Calculate sale of fields according to time until Jubilee year. Laws of consecrating to Temple & redeeming. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 5:6 Secret donations chamber of Temple: $ donated secretly, poor descendants of rich supported by it secretly. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 45: May expand the sanctified area of the city of Jerusalem or of the Temple courtyards only with the court of seventy-one. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 9:3 Proven prophet (i.e. Elijah) can order temporary violation of commandments, except for permitting idolatry. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 415:4 When making Tchum, need to say Bracha. If make for others, need to specify the person(s) or group that making it for. |
| #TanyaYomi 22Iyar: Craving of soul grows exceedingly enraptured that soul consumed w/ desire to pour itself into God’s embrace & leave body. |
| #EmunaYomi 46: Everyone has Emuna, but most people fail to “live” it. They don’t know how to apply the concept of Emuna to daily practice. |
| Friday, May 12, 2023 / 21 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #BeharBehukotai 6: Vow person’s “value”: Ages: 1 mnth-5yrs; 5-20yrs; 20-60yrs; >60yrs = Men: 5;20;50;15 shkl. Women: 3;10;30;10. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 5:4 Need libations, go to Yohanan, buy token, give token to Ahyah, get libations. End of day Ahyah got $ for tokens. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 44: Guards are allowed to beat legs of soldiers who attempt to flee battle. Fleeing is the beginning of downfall. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 8:1 Mt Sinai revelation source of belief in Moses’ prophecy. Our eyes saw, our ears heard, Voice of God to Moses. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 415:1 Can only make Tchum for the purposes of a Mitzva: to visit mourner’s home; wedding event; greet Rabbi; greet friend. |
| #TanyaYomi 21Iyar: Divine fire in soul, leads to thirst & then rapture of soul for God. Levites w/ song & music show intense love of God. |
| #EmunaYomi 45: King Hezekia: Tradition from King David: Even if a sharp sword is at throat, don’t lose hope in Divine mercy. Berahot 10a. |
| Thursday, May 11, 2023 / 20 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #BeharBehukotai 5: If don’t listen to God, horrible punishments: disease, depression, hunger, war, exile, desolation. Ends well. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 5:1 Temple bosses: seal, libation, lot, bird-offering, stomach ill, pit, announcement, gate, wick, cymbal, song, etc. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 43: Those who are exempt from battle still support war effort, provide water and food for the soldiers, repair the roads. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 7:1 God conveys prophecy to man. Only on wise sages, strong character/mind, mind overcomes natural inclinations. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 414:1 Can’t make Tchum for other w/o their knowing; perhaps didn’t want that direction. Can make for ones minor children. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Iyar: Intelligent person thinks deeply on these matters: soul will be kindled, clothed in benevolent spirit, to cleave to God. |
| #EmunaYomi 44: Emotional breakdowns & despair all result from a lack of Emuna. Life is unbearable when one loses hope. |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2023 / 19 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #BeharBehukotai 4: Jewish servants: don’t treat harshly; how freed. Family should redeem. If follow God’s laws, will be blessed. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 4:8 Consecrated items fit for altar, wine, oil, birds to Temple, R’ Eliezer says, sell & use money for burnt-offerings. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 42: Kids of one who kissed Naomi (Orpah’s 4 giant kids) will fall to kid of who cleaved to Naomi (Ruth’s descendent, David). |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 6:2 7 names of God: YHVH (also ADNY), El, Elo’ah, Elohim, Elohai, Shaddai, Tzvaot. Erase even 1 letter, lashed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 411:1 Is in field to east of house, asks to make Eruv west of house, if Eruv > 2000 Amot away from him, Tchum doesn’t count. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Iyar: Purpose of saying the 2 blessings before reciting Shma is to renounce everything, life & sustenance for the love of God. |
| #EmunaYomi 43: Emuna girds us with phenomenal inner strength & enables us to successfully weather life’s difficult tests & challenges. |
| Tuesday, May 9, 2023 / 18 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #BeharBehukotai 3: House in walled city can be sold forever. Not in unwalled city. Mitzva to lend to Jew. Can’t charge interest. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 4:7 Debate: animals consecrated to Temple, if can use animal itself as sacrifice or sell & use funds to buy sacrifice. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 41: If flatters other: brings wrath to world, even fetuses in mothers’ wombs curse him, falls into Gehena & into his hands. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 5:5 Gentiles tell group of Jews: “Give us one of you to kill, or we kill you all,” allow selves to be killed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 409:13 Allowed to join other’s assigned Eruv only if travelling; doesn’t work if at home. Only has Eruv distance from home. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Iyar: Tzimtzum’s purpose: creation of humans, subjugate SitraAchra, for light to supplant darkness when person elevates soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 42: Truth prevents conflict & mass destruction. Can obtain truth only via Emuna. Emuna needed for world’s continued existence. |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 / 17 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #BeharBehukotai 2: Keep Sabbatical yr, will receive blessing in 6th yr of 3 yrs crop. Land not sold permanently. Belongs to God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 4:4 Opinion of use of surplus $: gold sheets for Holy of Holies, offerings so Altar not idle, new service utensils. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 40: People left R Hiya (teaching Halakha) & went to R Abahu (teaching Aggada). R Abahu told R Hiya: people like small items. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 4:9 Soul isn’t of elements. Body dies, decomposes, soul remains. Knows things above matter, God, exists forever. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 409:12 2 people want to make Eruv, 1 knows spot that will assign, 1 doesn’t; 1 who doesn’t can join other’s Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 17Iyar: God’s knowledge includes all of earth’s globe. Wouldn’t have come into existence w/o many contractions of God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 41: Emuna restrains & refines a person, by teaching them to be satisfied with their lot & not to covet what God gives neighbor. |
| Sunday, May 7, 2023 / 16 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #BeharBehukotai 1: Shmita, Sabbatical yr, don’t work land, produce ownerless. Yovel, Jubilee yr, land returns to original owner. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 4:2 Red heifer, scapegoat, their ramps, red wool strips, water channel, city walls, towers, needs, from remainder of $. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 39: Once a Torah scroll has been opened (to be read in public), it’s prohibited to converse, even about a matter of Halakha. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 3:9 Stars & spheres have soul, knowledge, intellect. Alive & recognize God. Know less than angels, more than men. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 409:9 Asked someone else to make Eruv, they did it & didn’t specify for which direction made it, still counts as Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Iyar: Hidden World encircles, is on Higher plane than Revealed World. Like getting mind around something; encompass w/ thought. |
| #EmunaYomi 40: Where there’s no Emuna, there’s corruption and anarchy. Injustice becomes the norm and humans become heartless. |
| Shabbat, May 6, 2023 / 15 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 7: Laws of olive oil for lighting Menora; loaves for table of Showbread. Story of Blasphemer, God decrees stone to death. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 4:1 Money to Temple funds used to buy daily, holiday, communal sacrifices & libations, Omer, 2 loaves, Showbread. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 38: “So you shall bless” means that Kohens must recite Birkat Kohanim face-to-face w/ congregation. Not towards their backs. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 2:9 All existence aside from God, from influence of God’s truth. God knows everything, nothing hidden from Him. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 409:4 Placed Eruv food in locked place and lost key, if can get to food without doing Melacha Deoraita, counts as Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Iyar: Tzimtzum, contraction of God’s light to world: what reaches us virtually 0. 1 part of infinity, no number relative to it. |
| #EmunaYomi 39: Only the fear of getting caught & punished deters unbelieving person from theft, embezzlement, murder & adultery. |
| Friday, May 5, 2023 / 14 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 6: More Holy Days: Sukot: sit in Booths, take 4 species: Etrog, Lulav, Hadas, Arava. No work day 1 & 8, Shmini Atzeret. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 3:2 Must be free of blame in front of people as well as God. “Find favor & good understanding in eyes of God & man” |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 37: Tribes debated who would go into sea 1st. Prince of Judah, Nahshon b Aminadab, jumped in and rest of his tribe followed. |
| #RambamYomi #YesodeiHatora 1:11 God has no body, form; no connection, separation, place or measure. Not in time; no start or end. No change. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 409:1 If placed food for Eruv in graveyard, doesn’t establish Eruv, as prohibited to get any benefit from graveyard. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Iyar: Even great Tzadik & angel souls limited to Divine light that can enjoy. Can’t absorb infinite light w/o being nullified. |
| #EmunaYomi 38: R’ Nahman: As knowledge of God increases, there will be no more damage & cruelty. Mercy & compassion will spread. |
| Thursday, May 4, 2023 / 13 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 5: More Holy Days: Rosh Hashana, remembrance of Shofar; Yom Kipur, day of atonement, afflict selves – if didn’t, cut off. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 2:5 Excess of funds raised for a certain purpose must be used for that type of purpose. Funds for poor, go to poor. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 36: Just as with fish, waters cover them & evil eye has no dominion, so Joseph’s descendants, the evil eye has no dominion. |
| #RambamYomi #RambamsOrder C: 10. Tahara(Purity), 11. Nezikim(Damages), 12. Kinyan(Property), 13. Mishpatim(Judgement), 14. Shoftim(Judges). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 408:4 If placed food outside of the Tchum, doesn’t count to extend the Tchum. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Iyar: “Every generation & day person must regard self as if that day left Egypt.” Release of soul from body’s confinement. |
| #EmunaYomi 37: Just as a carpenter doesn’t compete with a butcher, the nations of the world would cooperate in peace, rather than fight. |
| Wednesday, May 3, 2023 / 12 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 4: List of Holy Days: Shabat; Pesah, sacrifices, 1st & 7th day, don’t work; Ritual of Omer; count to Shavuot, sacrifices. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 2:3 Gathering coins & said “these are for my Shekel,” Bet Shamai: any extra goes to free-will offering. Bet Hillel: No. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 35: God gave nations understanding, scribes copied Torah text but got destruction decree. Should have learned Torah, didn’t. |
| #RambamYomi #RambamsOrder B: 5. Kedusha (Holiness), 6. Haflaa (Utterances), 7. Zraim (Fields), 8. Avoda (Temple), 9. Korbanot (Sacrifices). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 408:1 Can place food before Shabat inside the Tchum to extend his Tchum another 2000 Amot in any direction from the food. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Iyar: “Yet I’m continually with Thee.” Corporeality of body doesn’t prevent union of soul w/ God’s light, Who fills all worlds. |
| #EmunaYomi 36: Strife among nations impossible in world of Emuna. Each nation would realize has its own task in the global scheme of things. |
| Tuesday, May 2, 2023 / 11 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 3: List of blemishes that disqualify animals from being sacrifices in Temple. Includes permanent & temporary blemishes. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 2:2 Sent 1/2 Shekel with friend to donate, friend donated on own behalf, when consecrated, friend did sin of Meilah. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 34: Caleb left other spies & prostrated on graves of forefathers: “pray for me so that I’ll be saved from counsel of spies.” |
| #RambamYomi #RambamsOrder A: 1. Mada (Knowledge/Basic), 2. Ahava (Love/Constant), 3. Zmanim (Times/Festivals), 4. Nashim (Women/Marriage). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 405:9 Took fruit out of the Tchum on Shabat: if by accident, allowed to eat them; if intentional, can’t. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Iyar: “Who has sanctified us by His commandments.” Like union of groom & bride; raised to heights of holiness, by God Himself. |
| #EmunaYomi 35: Those who squander their days trying to satisfy physical appetites, while ignoring God’s commandments, can expect misery. |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 / 10 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 2: Kohen: w/ physical defect can’t serve in Temple. Needs to be ritually pure. Non-Kohen can’t eat from Temple offerings. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 1:7 Surcharge when buy 1/2 Shekel coin, “Kalbon.” If pay for poor or neighbor, exempt. R’ Meir=1/12 Shekel. Sages=1/24. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 33: Kohens carried Ark 3x instead of Levites, when: crossed the Jordan; surrounded Jericho, brought to Solomon’s Temple. |
| #RambamYomi #MinyanHamitzvot F: List of prohibitions (Mitzvot Lo Ta’aseh) from number 245 until number 365; of 365 Lo Ta’aseh; of 613 total. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 405:7 On boat on Shabat: if boat is moving can walk across all of it; if not moving can only walk 4 Amot in any direction. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Iyar: Can’t comprehend God’s greatness. Has infinite worlds, countless angels in each. Innumerable troops as nothing to Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 34: Stubborn people that lack Emuna force God to send them all types of obstacles to prevent them from wasting their lives. |
| Sunday, April 30, 2023 / 9 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Emor 1: Kohen: no contact w/ dead except immediate family. Don’t cut beard (w/ razor). Limits of who Kohen Gadol can marry. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 1:4 R’ Yehuda: Kohen gives 1/2 Shekel not sin. R’ Yohanan b Zakai: Kohen doesn’t give 1/2 Shekel, sin; interpret wrong. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 32: Anyone to whom a painful matter happens must announce it to the masses, & the masses will pray for mercy on his behalf. |
| #RambamYomi #MinyanHamitzvot E: List of prohibitions (Mitzvot Lo Ta’aseh) from number 123 until number 244; of 365 Lo Ta’aseh; of 613 total. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 405:3 Out of Tchum at Shabat start, even 1 Amah, don’t enter to be like city member. Can walk 2000 Amot in any direction. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Iyar: Also kindles love of God if surrender soul, body, possessions w/ all heart, soul, might to God. Especially when say Shma. |
| #EmunaYomi 33: A person that ignores God’s messages creates a lack of communication with God. |
| Shabbat, April 29, 2023 / 8 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #AchareiKedoshim 7: Death sentence: cursing parents, forbidden sex relations, bestiality. Don’t eat unclean animals or birds. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 1:2 Officers uprooted Kilayim found in fields. More sinners, uprooted & threw on road. At end made fields ownerless. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 31: Greater is one who performs Mitzvot out of love than out of fear; fear, merits endure 1,000 generations; love, 2,000. |
| #RambamYomi #MinyanHamitzvot D: List of prohibitions (Mitzvot Lo Ta’aseh) from number 1 until number 122; of 365 Lo Ta’aseh; of 613 total. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 405:1 Left city Tchum, even 1 Amah, shouldn’t enter to be like member of city; only has 4 Amot from where standing & out. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Iyar: “Jacob kissed Rachel & lifted up his voice & wept.” Rachel=Kneset Israel; Jacob=attribute of Mercy; awakens compassion. |
| #EmunaYomi 32: Without Emuna, a person is doomed to a life of confusion, frustration & costly mistakes that could have been avoided. |
| Friday, April 28, 2023 / 7 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #AchareiKedoshim 6: Love the stranger. Keep true weights & measures. Don’t sacrifice children to Molech or turn to Ov or Yidoni. |
| #MishnaYomi #Shkalim 1:1 Adar 1 announce that collect Shkalim, prohibit Kilayim. Adar 15 read Esther in cities. Fix roads, public works. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 30: “Out of the mouths of babies and sucklings You have founded strength” (Psalms 8:3): Even infants sang Song of the Sea. |
| #RambamYomi #MinyanHamitzvot C: List of positive commands (Mitzvot Aseh) from number 167 until number 248; of 248 Aseh; of 613 total. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 401:1 Slept on the road (on Shabat) and night fell, can walk 2000 Amot in any direction from where he slept. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Iyar: Another direct road open to man: to occupy self w/ Torah & commandments for their own sake. Patriarch Jacob’s Attribute. |
| #EmunaYomi 31: Emuna turns hindsight into the foresighted knowledge that God is leading each & everyone of us on the very best path. |
| Thursday, April 27, 2023 / 6 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #AchareiKedoshim 5: Judge honestly; rebuke; love neighbor as self. Don’t: gossip; hate; take revenge; bear grudge; crossbreed. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 10:7 Pour cup 3, bless meal, Birkat Hamazon. Cup 4, complete Halel & blessing of Song. Don’t drink more from cup 3-4. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 29: Learn explicitly from Torah: 3rd degree Tumah applies to sacrificial food. Derive by Kal Vachomer that 4th degree also. |
| #RambamYomi #MinyanHamitzvot B: List of positive commands (Mitzvot Aseh) from number 83 until number 166; of 248 Aseh; of 613 total. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 399:11 Can’t trust kid if says where Tchum ends; do trust adult if says he remembers where Tchum ended when he was little. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Iyar: Whole man & reason for being is to know God’s glory, majestic splendor of His greatness; each to limit of their capacity. |
| #EmunaYomi 30: With hindsight, we’d understand that God did something that seemed harsh at the time, for our ultimate good. |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2023 / 5 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #AchareiKedoshim 4: Be holy. Fear parents. Keep Shabat. No idols. Leave field corner to poor, dropped produce. Don’t steal, lie. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 10:5 Whoever didn’t say these 3 things on Pesah didn’t fulfill their obligation: “Pesah, Matza and Maror.” |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 28: Entity that has awareness in order for it to be asked if got Tumah in private domain, its Safek Tumah renders it Tameh. |
| #RambamYomi #MinyanHamitzvot A: List of positive commands (Mitzvot Aseh) from number 1 until number 83; of 248 Aseh; of 613 total. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 399:7 Only trust a professional when measuring Tchum of city, because he knows how to measure land & laws of measuring. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Iyar: Revelation comes thru powerful fixation of mind, intense concentration touching heart’s depth, how God is our very life. |
| #EmunaYomi 29: Athlete knows & trusts that coach wants to build him or her up into winner & champion. Need same knowledge of & trust in God. |
| Tuesday, April 25, 2023 / 4 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #AchareiKedoshim 3: Don’t offer sacrifices outside Temple. Don’t consume blood. Punishment of Karet. List of illicit relations. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 10:4 Pour cup 2. Son asks Mah Nishatana, why this night different from all others? Hametz/Matza, veggies/Maror, etc. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 27: If married woman has adulterous affair, kids considered of unflawed lineage, as most intercourse attributed to husband. |
| #RambamYomi #Intro C: All must follow Talmud. Geonim wrote responsa. My Mishne Torah only book beside Torah that need. 1108 yrs post-Temple. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 399:4 Measure Tchum directly across from city, even if mountains & valleys in way. If sharp slope, measure w/ 4 Amot string. |
| #TanyaYomi 4Iyar: “A good thought is united by God to a deed,” providing the “wings” to soar upwards. |
| #EmunaYomi 28: Task is to develop our spiritual antennae & to discern, by correctly processing God’s messages to us, what He wants from us. |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 / 3 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #AchareiKedoshim 2: More laws of Yom Kipur. Day of affliction. Atonement. No labor. Can’t offer sacrifices outside Temple. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 10:1 Pesah eve pre-Minha don’t eat ’til dark. Even poor don’t eat ’til recline, no <4 cups of wine, even charity case. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 26: If Sotah innocent, “conceives seed.” Means if gave birth in pain, now with ease; baby will be male, tall and handsome. |
| #RambamYomi #Intro B: Besides leaders, each generation had 1000s also transmitting, until Talmud, dispersion, then different traditions. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 399:1 Measure city’s Tchum w/ linen string exactly 50 Amot long. Not less, as pulled too tight; not more, not tight enough. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Iyar: An emanation from Moshe, the Faithful Shepherd, is present in every generation, to illumine us. |
| #EmunaYomi 27: God closes those doors that aren’t beneficial for our souls, yet opens the doors that lead to what’s best for each of us. |
| Sunday, April 23, 2023 / 2 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #AchareiKedoshim 1: Kohen Gadol’s Yom Kipur Temple procedure. Sacrifices, bathing, change of garb, scapegoat killed in desert. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 9:10 2 groups’ Pesah mixed, each 1 takes person from other: if this is ours, opt out of yours & join us; or viceversa. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 25: B Shamai: Promissory note that stands to be collected is considered as though it was already collected. B Hilel: not. |
| #RambamYomi #Intro A: Moshe got from God all Laws explicitly; Torah written, rest orally. Transmitted thru generations. List until R’ Ashi. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 398:11 City whose houses were built after wall, measure Tchum from houses; wall built after houses, measure Tchum from wall. |
| #TanyaYomi 2Iyar: Grades of love of God subdivided into many shades & gradations without limit, each person according to their capacity. |
| #EmunaYomi 26: God often gives us a “jolt” in the form of some difficulty or challenge that forces us to seek His help. |
| Shabbat, April 22, 2023 / 1 Iyar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #TazriaMetzora 7: Laws of ritual purity for man after seminal emission & menstruating woman. Guidelines & purification process. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 9:9 Group lost Pesah, told 1 to get & slaughter new one, they got & slaughtered other, if he was first they eat his. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 24: Forbidden marriages: no Mei Sotah nor get Ktuba: widow to KohenGadol; divorcée or halutza to Kohen; Gibeonite; Mamzer. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 12:2 Don’t try to calculate Masiah’s arrival. Sages cursed those who try to figure out arrival that they should die. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 398:7 2 cities separated by 141.3 Amot or less, for Tchum purposes they’re considered 1 city; can walk 2000 Amot beyond. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Iyar: Sometimes, love of God can precede fear, though fear is included in stage of “minuteness” & “concealment.” |
| #EmunaYomi 25: Those that think they alone control their fate are prime candidates for suffering and emotional ills. |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 / 30 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #TazriaMetzora 6: Laws of Tzaraat of house: clear, inspect, close, take stones, demolish or cleanse w/ sacrifice. Laws of Zav. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 9:7 Designated female animal or 2 yr old animal for Pesah, leave it until gets blemish, sell, $ for burnt offerings. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 23: Man is stoned naked, hanged after he’s stoned for certain sins & is sold for theft in order to pay his debt. Not woman. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 11:4 Davidic king, observes Torah, gets Israel to follow, fights God’s wars, builds Temple, gathers exile, he’s Masiah. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 398:3 When measure the 2000 Amot for Tchum from city, align measurement with the 4 directions: north, east, south, west. |
| #TanyaYomi 30Nisan: 2 grades of love of God: Ahava Raba “great love” & Ahavat Olam “eternal love.” Need fear of God to reach “great love.” |
| #EmunaYomi 24: Those constantly seeking God don’t need the superfluous “wake-up calls” of extreme tribulations. |
| Thursday, April 20, 2023 / 29 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #TazriaMetzora 5: If recovered from Tzaraat & poor, brings less expensive sacrifice: lamb, flour, oil, 2 birds & same procedure. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 9:5 Egypt Pesah different from later: buy on Nisan 10, sprinkle blood on lintel & doorposts w/ hyssop, eaten quickly. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 22: Problem of Torah scholar who hasn’t attained ability to issue Torah rulings yet does. And scholar who can but doesn’t. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 10:3 Gentile converted to Judaism, circumcised & immersed in Mikveh; if after decides that wants to forsake, can’t. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 398:1 City’s length & width not even, measure Tchum from all sides individually even if not aligned w/ 4 directions. |
| #TanyaYomi 29Nisan: Can’t reach fear of God or wisdom except by fulfilling Torah & commandments. “Where there’s no fear, there’s no wisdom.” |
| #EmunaYomi 23: Ignorance of fact that God loves us & is helping us reach our soul correction is root of suffering, worry & anxiety. |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2023 / 28 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #TazriaMetzora 4: Tzaraat on clothing: burn. Ritual after person w/ Tzaraat clean: sacrifices, sprinkle blood, shave hair, bath. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 9:3 1st Pesah: No Hametz, recite Halel when eat. Not 2nd Pesah. Both Pesahs: roast, eat w/ Matza/Maror, do on Shabat. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 21: Torah study: engaged in it, protects from misfortune & saves from evil inclination; when not, protects but doesn’t save. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 9:14 Non-Jews fulfill command to set up courts: Put judges in major cities, judge & admonish on other 6 Noahide laws. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 397:16 Filled abandoned well w/ water for friend; can move water per distance that person who filled it up is permitted. |
| #TanyaYomi 28Nisan: Train mind that when looking at heavens & earth & all within, outer garment of God. Emuna (faith) from Emun (training). |
| #EmunaYomi 22: If God reproves those He loves, then doesn’t reprove those He hates. A life without trials & tribulations isn’t a good sign. |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 / 27 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #TazriaMetzora 3: If person has Tzaraat, clothing torn, head unshorn & calls out: “Unclean! Unclean!” Tzaraat laws of garments. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 9:1 Ritually impure or far from Jerusalem & didn’t do 1st Pesah, does on 2nd Pesah. Erred or prevented, does on 2nd. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 20: R Yishmael to scribe: be careful in your work, if omit or add a single letter in Torah scroll destroying entire world. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 8:1 Jewish soldiers conquer non-Jewish area, can eat non-kosher meat & animals, if hungry & nothing else available. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 397:12 Borrowed ingredients on Yom Tov to make food, can only move it distance that both borrower & lender allowed to walk. |
| #TanyaYomi 27Nisan: When consider that God is omnipresent & omniscient, then will fear God, turn from evil & do good. |
| #EmunaYomi 21: Zohar: God wields rod, leads son on straight path. Mishle “God reproves those He loves & like a father, mollifies the child.” |
| Monday, April 17, 2023 / 26 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #TazriaMetzora 2: More Tzaraat laws: depends on coloring of skin, hair, location, depth. Wait 7 days, then Kohen examines again. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 8:6 For people who may not eat their portion of Pesah, can still sacrifice with them in mind, but not exclusively. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 19: R Akiva: Until handful is sacrificed she can retract her decision to drink the bitter water; afterward, can’t retract. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 7:4 After fearful told to leave war & left, officers can chop leg of any further deserters. Flight beginning of defeat. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 397:9 2 people borrowed coat, 1 for morning, 2nd for afternoon, both can only use in area that both can walk on Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Nisan: God knows everything that happens to all created beings, because they all receive their flow of life from Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 20: The more we cooperate with God to achieve our ultimate soul correction, the easier our lives become. |
| Sunday, April 16, 2023 / 25 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #TazriaMetzora 1: Ritual purity laws for woman after childbirth. Laws of Tzaraat, skin condition, & when considered pure or not. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 8:4 Person designated others to also eat of his Pesah portion, members of group can tell him: take you’re share & go. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 18: Wrote Sotah scroll on 2 unattached pages, unfit. Torah says “Scroll,” singular. Must be written on 1 scroll, not 2 or 3. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 6:7 When place siege around city to conquer it, don’t surround on all 4 sides; just on 3. Leave place for them to flee. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 397:7 Shepherd’s animal is permitted to walk on Shabbat the same distance as the people of the city where it’s situated. |
| #TanyaYomi 25Nisan: Body into which light of soul doesn’t penetrate should be “crushed” by reflecting from depths of heart. |
| #EmunaYomi 19: If fail to know God when all good, risk of getting trouble with no natural or logical solution. Then can only cry out to God. |
| Shabbat, April 15, 2023 / 24 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 7: Laws ritual impurity: carcass; inside of clay vessel; water on food; liquid in vessel; ovens. Cistern remains pure. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 8:3 Can designate a lot of people to be part of a Pesah sacrifice as long as each person can eat > Kzayit of meat. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 17: Why Techelet (sky-blue color) for Tzitzit? Like color of sea, which is like color of sky, which is like God’s Throne. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 5:9 Only leave Israel to study Torah, marry or save property; did it, must return. Can go on biz trips or if famine. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 397:4 Dad gave son his animal to walk, has “legs” of father; distance son allowed to walk on Shabat equals father’s limit. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Nisan: Each Jewish soul contains some quality of Moshe, who is 1 of the 7 Shepherds & sum of all of the Shepherds. |
| #EmunaYomi 18: When we ignore God’s personal messages, He is compelled to send “louder” messages (situations of greater difficulty). |
| Friday, April 14, 2023 / 23 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 6: Kosher laws. OK: animals w/ cloven hoof, chew cud; fish w/ fins/scales; locust types. Can’t: list of birds; insects. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 8:1 Wife eats husband’s Pesah sacrifice. 1st holiday w/ parents, chooses whose eats. Slaves don’t eat Pesah sacrifice. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 16: Torah says must cover with dust the blood of beast or fowl slaughtered to eat. Really can use anything similar to dust. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 4:1 King can raise taxes for his needs or for war. Can tax merchandise. Can confiscate property of or kill tax evaders. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 397:1 Can walk on Shabat up to 2,000 Amot in any direction beyond his 4 Amot or from wherever he “settled” for Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomi 23Nisan: With preparedness to surrender soul to God begin morning benedictions, “Blessed are You…” |
| #EmunaYomi 17: Understand that all in our lives is for our own ultimate good. Allows to cope with situations without stress, worry, anxiety. |
| Thursday, April 13, 2023 / 22 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 5: Moshe angry w/ Aaron’s sons, they burnt sin offering & didn’t eat it as ordered. Aaron explains why. Moshe accepts. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 7:11 What can eat of ox can eat of kid including shoulders & cartilage. Broke bone of Pesah sacrifice, get 40 lashes. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 15: Reason Sotah brings offering of animal food: Just as her actions were of an animal, so too her offering is animal food. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 3:1 King write Torah for self besides 1 everyone should have. Always w/ him except in bathroom, etc. Read all his life. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 394:3 Locked Eruv food in tower, lost key: if has to do Melacha Gmura during Ben Hashmashot to get it, as if lost the food. |
| #TanyaYomi 22Nisan: Binding of person’s thought with God’s by letters of Torah & prayer, especially when speak to God in 2nd person. |
| #EmunaYomi 16: God, in His limitless love for each of us, directs our lives in a manner that helps us successfully achieve soul correction. |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2023 / 21 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 4: Moshe orders Aaron & surviving sons to eat from meal offering, wave & eat thigh & breast of peace offering (Shlamim). |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 7:10 Must burn bones, nerves & leftovers of Pesah sacrifice on Nisan 16th. If 16th falls on Shabat burn on the 17th. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 14: Roman garrison sought Moshe’s tomb. When up mountain, seemed as below. When below seemed as up. When split, both places. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 2:1 Must honor & be in awe of king. Don’t ride horse, sit on throne, use scepter, wear crown. Burn his things when die. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 394:1 If there was a doubt if Eruv was up during Ben Hashmashot, if it was secure beforehand, can use Eruv; if not, then no. |
| #TanyaYomi 21Nisan: So that his heart truly desire Yihud Elyon, there needs to be in his heart “great love” for God alone, to do His will. |
| #EmunaYomi 15: Proximity to God & thereby getting to know Him are the ultimate soul correction, our individual goal & mission on earth. |
| Tuesday, April 11, 2023 / 20 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 3: God’s fire consumes Aaron’s sacrifice. Nation praises, fall on face. Nadav & Avihu offer strange fire, killed by God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 7:8 All/most of Pesah offering impure, burn before Temple w/ altar wood. Minority of sacrifice impure, burn privately. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 13: Children of Esau, Ishmael and Keturah all came to Jacob’s burial. When they saw Joseph’s crown on casket, put their own. |
| #RambamYomi #Melahim 1:8 If prophet appoints king from non-Judah tribe, if follows Torah & fights God’s wars, considered king & rules apply. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 392:8 Made Eruv in city for all residents, if one forgot to participate, left the city or is gentile, doesn’t affect Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Nisan: One should never separate self from community. Intend to unite, attach self to God, fount of his soul & souls of Israel. |
| #EmunaYomi 14: The closer one gets to God, the better one gets to know Him. |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 / 19 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 2: Aaron burns meal offering. Sacrifices nation’s ox, ram (Shlamim); raises hands, blesses nation. Glory of God appears. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 7:6 All or most people or Kohens impure, bring Pesah sacrifice @ right time. Otherwise pure on time, impure 2nd Pesah. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 12: Moshe hidden 3 months ‘cuz Egyptians counted 9 months from parents’ remarriage. Mom was pregnant 3 months before. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 14:2 Accompanying guests is greater than hospitality which is greater than receiving God. Didn’t accompany = shed blood. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 392:5 Don’t make an Eruv in halves for city surrounded by wall 10 Tefah high, with gates. Otherwise, can make in sections. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Nisan: R’ Yohanan b Zakai to disciples: May it be God’s will that fear of Heaven be upon you like the fear of a human being. |
| #EmunaYomi 13: Daily events & experiences are personal messages from God, to stimulate our Emuna, encourage us to speak to Him. |
| Sunday, April 9, 2023 / 18 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Shmini 1: Day 8 of consecration of Tabernacle by Moses, Aaron & sons. Aaron sacrifices Chatat & Olah for self, more for Nation. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 7:4 Can sacrifice if person impure, but not eat: Omer, 2 loaves (Shavuot), Showbread, Shalme Zibur, Rosh Hodesh goats. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 11: 3 in Pharaoh’s council: Bilaam: drown babies, was killed. Iyov quiet, had travails. Yitro ran, descendants in Sanhedrin. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 13:11 Don’t mourn excessively. Death is pattern of the world. Proper to weep 3 days, eulogize 7, keep restrictions 30. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 392:2 City with one gate and ladders against the wall that go out of the city, only needs to make Eruv for the gate. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Nisan: God’s light, which encompasses & pervades all worlds, identical w/ Higher Will, clothed in letters & wisdom of Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 12: God has one simple request from each of us — that we get to know Him. |
| Shabbat, April 8, 2023 / 17 Nisan 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 7:2 Don’t roast Pesah on metal spit or gridiron. If roast touched oven ceramic, peel off part of meat that touched. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 10: Any daughter-in-law who is modest in the house of her father-in-law merits that kings and prophets emerge from her. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 12:2 Sluggish for sages’ eulogy, won’t live long; for upright person’s, deserves death; if shed tears, God guards reward. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 391:1 Forgot to make Eruv in alleyway, same laws as in courtyard (i.e. annuls rights to other alleyway residents, etc.). |
| #TanyaYomi 17Nisan: Not enough to awaken love of God to “do good.” 1st must arouse innate fear of God, not to rebel against Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 11: Once develop deep sense of Emuna, then the puzzle-pieces of life suddenly come together in a picture of striking clarity. |
| Friday, April 7, 2023 / 16 Nisan 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 6:5 Pesah sacrifice on Shabat w/o proper intent, liable for Chatat offering. Brought unfit Pesah sacrifice, liable. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 9: Anyone who covets that which isn’t his is not given what he desires, and that which he had is taken from him. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 11:7 7 days of wedding celebration like Festival. If relative dies in middle, complete 7 days of celebration, then mourn. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 389:1 If gentile’s house opens into alleyway, as long as his house has another opening, he doesn’t ban use of Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Nisan: Love of God w/o service will be world to come, receiving of reward. “This day” to do, “tomorrow” world to come, reward. |
| #EmunaYomi 10: Often must suffer or have hardship to reach higher spiritual level or correction of the soul. Like athlete suffers training. |
| Thursday, April 6, 2023 / 15 Nisan 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 6:3 Bring Hagiga sacrifice on Pesah on weekday, in purity, when Pesah sacrifice not enough for group. If not true, no. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 8: Rava says: It is learned as a tradition that the evil inclination controls only that which a person’s eyes see. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 10:1 Shabat day of mourning, but no public mourning, only private: veiling head, marital relations, washing w/ hot water. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 387:1 Make alleyway Eruv, also need to make courtyard Eruv, so kids won’t forget Eruv laws; they’re not aware of alleyways. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Nisan: Pray & study Torah w/ Kavana for its own sake, infinitely bright light shines that can’t be revealed until end of days. |
| #EmunaYomi 9: Completing one’s soul correction (Tikkun) is the loftiest achievement a person can accomplish in this material world. |
| Wednesday, April 5, 2023 / 14 Nisan 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 6:1 Override Shabat: Korban Pesah slaughter, sprinkle blood, press entrails, burn Helev; can’t: roast; wash entrails. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 7: Woman can’t be secluded with 1 man; two ok, if of fit morals. With men of loose morals, can’t be alone even with 10 men. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 9:2 Tear clothing for ones Rabbi; Nasi; Av Bet Din; a community; blasphemy; burned Torah; over Judah, Jerusalem & Temple. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 386:8 Food that may be forbidden for someone to eat (i.e. Nazir & wine), as long as someone can eat it, is ok for Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Nisan: This world is the lowest world; radiance that is in it contracted to utmost limit, hence it’s corporeal and material. |
| #EmunaYomi 8: God decides when we succeed and when we fail, when times are easy and when times are hard. |
| Tuesday, April 4, 2023 / 13 Nisan 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 5:9 Sacrifice suspended & flayed w/ iron hooks on walls & pillars. If no room, used sticks held between 2 people. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 6: Rebbi: Merit delays punishment of Mei Sotah. Even if woman committed adultery won’t die immediately due to merit she has. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 8:4 Don’t inform the seriously ill if close relative died. Silence women who can’t control themselves in their presence. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 386:4 Alleyway Eruv between multiple courtyards, must consist of any type or combination of food sufficient for 2 meals. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Nisan: R’ Haim Vital: Torah w/o Kavana creates angels in world of Yetzira. Mitzvot w/o Kavana makes angels in world of Asiyah. |
| #EmunaYomi 7: Divine Providence determines events on a global scale & the tiniest details in the universe, even the evening meal of a worm. |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 / 12 Nisan 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 5:7 1st group left Temple courtyard, 2nd enters, 2nd left, 3rd enters. Repeat rituals each time. Say Hallel & repeat. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 5: God disregarded all the mountains & hills & rested His Presence on lowly Mt Sinai, didn’t raise Mt Sinai up toward Him. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 7:1 Notified that relative died after <30 days = day of burial, keeps regular mourning. After >30 days, 1 day of mourning. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 386:1 Alleyway (Mavoy) between multiple courtyards (Hazerot), can make Eruv to connect the courtyards. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Nisan: “Always occupy self w/ Torah & Mitzvot, even if not for its own sake, will come to do so for its own sake.” For sure. |
| #EmunaYomi 6: Divine Providence is designed to help us perform our task in life. |
| Sunday, April 2, 2023 / 11 Nisan 5783 |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 5:5 Pesah sacrifice slaughtered by 3 groups. People filled Temple yard, closed doors. Used beakers of gold & silver. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 4: R Zerika says that R Elazar says: Anyone who treats the ritual of washing hands with contempt is uprooted from the world. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 6:2 Mourner prohibited during 1st 30 days to: cut hair; wear freshly ironed clothes; marry; go to party; business travel. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 385:1 Sadducee considered as Jew for nullifying Eruv, but can’t give permission for use because doesn’t believe in Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Nisan: Doing Mitzvot for own sake arouses innate fear & love of God; bring them from concealment of heart to conscious mind. |
| #EmunaYomi 5: Everything that happens to us in life is the product of God’s will & personal intervention in our lives — Divine Providence. |
| Shabbat, April 1, 2023 / 10 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 7: Moshe sprinkles mix of oil & blood on Aaron, sons, & their garb. Orders them to cook meat & eat w/bread, burn leftover. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 5:3 Slaughtered Pesah sacrifice just for non-eaters, non-designated, uncircumcised or impure, sacrifice disqualified. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 3: Every passage in the Torah that was stated and repeated was repeated only for the novel element introduced therein. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 5:20 Mourners: Can’t greet, have lengthy or frivolous talks. Don’t hold baby, causes laughter. Don’t go to celebrations. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 383:1 Courtyard with two Jews and one gentile; if the gentile is away for Shabat, he doesn’t ban the use of the Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Nisan: Don’t concern ourselves w/ esoteric matters, for Tzadikim, but w/ what is revealed to us & to which all should aspire. |
| #EmunaYomi 4: God alone cares for each of us in a unique, tailor-made fashion according to our own individual needs. |
| Friday, March 31, 2023 / 9 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 6: Sacrifice 2nd ram. Put blood on Kohen’s right ear, thumb & big toe. Burn ram’s fat, tail, diaphragm, kidneys, rt thigh. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 5:2 Pesach sacrifice slaughtered, blood collected, or sprinkled on altar; if any part w/o proper intent, disqualified. |
| #DafYomi #Sotah 2: 40 days before embryo formed Divine Voice announces: daughter of so-and-so destined to marry so-and-so; also home, field. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 4:4 Tombstone placed on grave. Righteous don’t need tombstone, their words will be their memory & shouldn’t visit graves. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 382:20 Courtyard w/ Jews & gentiles; Jews made Eruv thru adjacent windows, can only pass items thru windows & nothing else. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Nisan: World of Atzilut beyond comprehension, united w/ God’s Chochma/Bina/Daat. World of Beriah, can know God in limited way. |
| #EmunaYomi 3: Emuna: Original Hebrew term for belief in single, omniscient, benevolent, all-powerful Creator of universe, who we call God. |
| Thursday, March 30, 2023 / 8 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 5: Sacrifice of sin offering bull & 1 ram, Aaron & sons lean hands on its head, slaughtered, blood on altar, burn parts. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 4:9 3 items Sages conceded to Hezekia: dragged evil father’s bones on road, crushed Bronze Snake, hid Book of Healing. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 66: R Nehorai: Shmuel HaNavi was a Nazir. Just like by Shimshon uses word “mora” so too by Shmuel. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 3:1 Except for the 6 relatives, if Kohen comes in contact with a corpse on purpose, after warned & witnesses, he’s lashed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 382:16 Gentile has 5 Jewish renters or sharecroppers living in his house, they can’t ban each others use of Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Nisan: Person’s intellect can’t have joy or pleasure except in what conceives, understands, knows & apprehends of God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 2: All of life’s questions have one universal key: Emuna. Emuna is like the master key to life’s locked dilemmas. |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2023 / 7 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 4: Ordination of Aaron & sons as Kohens: Moshe bathes, dresses & anoints them. Brings sin offering bull, 2 rams & matza. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 4:6 Unless start job before 14 Nisan, can’t do job on 14th. Sages: tailors, barbers & launderers can work until noon. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 65: Any case of uncertainty with regard to Tzaraat is initially deemed Tahor until it is established that it is Tameh. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 2:1 Biblically mourn for mom, dad, son, daughter, paternal brother & sister. Rabbis added spouse, maternal bro & sis. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 382:13 Gentile assigned part of house that lends to Jew of courtyard, since not agent in whole house, doesn’t help w/ Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Nisan: Reason angels called Chayot (beasts) & Behemot (cattle) because they have no free will. Tzadikim are superior to them. |
| #EmunaYomi 1: Emuna is the solution to all problems, grants happiness & inner peace, has power to help a person bloom into their very best. |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2023 / 6 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 3: Shlamim, Peace offerings: Toda, Thanksgiving; Neder or Nedava, Vow or Voluntary offerings. Don’t ever eat fat or blood. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 4:4 Custom to light candles for Yom Kipur, light; not, not. Light in shuls, study halls, dark alleys & over the sick. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 64: Found 1 or 2 corpses, don’t assume graveyard. Found 3 corpses & space between them is 4-8 cubits, it’s a graveyard. |
| #RambamYomi #Avel 1:1 Biblically must mourn 1st day of death & burial. Moshe instituted 7 days of mourning (& 7 days wedding celebrations). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 382:9 5 Jews share courtyard with gentile, only 1 of them needs to rent from him for all of them to make an Eruv together. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Nisan: Heritage of Patriarchs, latent in heart of every Jew to have natural love and fear of God. |
| #EmunaYomi 750: May God bless you always and help you attain all your heart’s wishes for the very best, Amen. |
| Monday, March 27, 2023 / 5 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 2: Kohen brings meal offering/day 1/10 efah, 1/2 in AM, 1/2 evening. Laws of Chatat, Sin offering; Asham, Guilt offering. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 4:2 Brought Shmita fruit from place where fruit finished to place where still have or viceversa, has to destroy fruit. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 63: Nazir shaved at end of term, found had become Tameh, negates entire term. If was Tumat Hatehom (unknown Tumah), doesn’t. |
| #RambamYomi #Mamrim 7:2 Rebel Son: steals $ from dad, buys cheap meat & wine, eats outside home w/ group of fools, meat 1/2 raw, thin wine. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 382:6 Jew rented gentile’s area for Shabat; didn’t specify time; valid until owner cancels (after at least 1st Shabat). |
| #TanyaYomi 5Nisan: God’s illumination is infinitely greater when say Shma, pray or bless w/ Kavana, than when do Mitzvot w/o Kavana. |
| #EmunaYomi 749: Believe all God does is to assist us to correct our souls & cling to Him. We will be happier & more successful in all we do. |
| Sunday, March 26, 2023 / 4 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tzav 1: Olah, Burnt offering, ashes placed next to Altar, then outside camp. Fire always on Altar. Minha, Meal offering laws. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 4:1 Town where work Pesah eve until noon, work; where don’t, don’t. If go from 1 town to 2nd, keep strictures of both. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 62: Greater stringency in case of slaves than of women, as a man can nullify wife’s vows but he can’t nullify slave’s vows. |
| #RambamYomi #Mamrim 6:10 Parents mentally ill, child treats them at their level. If so bad & can’t handle, get others to take care of them. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 382:5 Jew can rent gentile’s property for Shabat for less than the value of a Pruta (to have ownership for Eruv). |
| #TanyaYomi 4Nisan: Greatest Tzimtzum: stones, earth, minute divine vitality, less so than plants. 4 levels: mineral, vegetable, animal, man. |
| #EmunaYomi 748: Emuna axis around which world rotates. Strengthen cognizance that God runs universe, all for good and specific purpose. |
| Shabbat, March 25, 2023 / 3 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 7: Can’t afford animal, or 2 birds, brings fine flour. Used sacred object, stole, swore: sacrifice, principal + 1/5. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 3:7 Off to Korban Pesach, son’s Brit or own betrothal meal, remembers Hametz at home, if can, goes back to destroy it. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 61: The laws of naziriteship do not apply to gentiles. However, women and Canaanite slaves do have naziriteship. |
| #RambamYomi #Mamrim 5:15 Not only can’t hit or curse parents, also can’t shame, even with words or even insinuation. Will be cursed by God. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 382:2 If Jew nullifies his property as if to make 1 property w/ others, if 1 of residents is gentile, doesn’t work; no Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 3Nisan: Both body & soul are of this world. Light & vitality that comes from God concealed by numerous contractions (Tzimtzumim). |
| #EmunaYomi 747: Practice makes perfect. Review lessons. The more internalize Emuna principles, the easier to apply in everyday life. |
| Friday, March 24, 2023 / 2 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 6: Unintentional sin sacrifice for person. Swore, withheld testimony, touched ritually unclean; confess & sacrifice. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 3:5 Dough leavens, must burn. Sages: ate it, liable in Karet. When leavened? when pale like when hair stands on end. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 60: Students: can pure Nazir who is also Metzora shave once for both requirements? R’ Shimon b Yochai: No. Each different. |
| #RambamYomi #Mamrim 4:2 Rebel Elder liable if dispute can lead to violation of Karet. i.e. confusion on date, status of wife, $, sacrifice. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 381:6 Man died on Shabat & hadn’t made Eruv; if inheritor comes to dwell in courtyard, can nullify the property & permit it. |
| #TanyaYomi 2Nisan: Meditation not valid when need to recite, like Shma & blessings. If said but didn’t focus, fulfilled obligation. |
| #EmunaYomi 746: More prays, closer to God, more illuminates our souls, happier we feel. That’s the secret of the good life in a nutshell. |
| Thursday, March 23, 2023 / 1 Nisan 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 5: Sacrifices for unintentional sins of: Kohen Gadol; King; all of Israel if followed erroneous decision of Sanhedrin. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 3:2 Dough in crevices of kneading-trough: > kzayit (olive-worth), destroy it; < kzayit, nullified due to smallness. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 59: Man can’t wear a woman’s garment & thereby go and sit among women; woman can’t wear a man’s garment & sit among the men. |
| #RambamYomi #Mamrim 3:5 Rebel Elder: kill if sage differs w/ Sanhedrin on Mitzva that liable Karet & instructs others or does himself. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 381:3 A ruined house between & owned by 2 others, both forgot Eruv; 1 can nullify his property to other & permit carrying. |
| #TanyaYomi 1Nisan: Torah study termed “Keriah” (calling). Torah study, calling God & comes to the person. God close to those who call Him. |
| #EmunaYomi 745: The fortunate person that discovers the secret of the good life can’t go for a day without prayer. |
| Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / 29 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 4: Peace offering (Shlamim), from cattle, sheep or goats: lean on head; slaughter; burn fat, kidneys, diaphragm, liver. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 2:8 Can’t boil Pesach sacrifice, not w/ drinks or fruit juice. After it’s roasted, can dab or dip sacrifice in them. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 58: Man who removes the hair of armpit or pubic hair violates prohibition: “A man shall not put on a woman’s garment.” |
| #RambamYomi #Mamrim 2:2 Sanhedrin issued edict, decree or custom & it spread throughout Israel, only a greater Sanhedrin can nullify it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 380:2 If courtyard resident nullifies his property, anyone, including him, can use Eruv of the whole courtyard on Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomi 29Adar: “Not learning, but doing is the essential thing.” Interrupt Torah to do Mitzva that can’t be done by others; if can, no. |
| #EmunaYomi 744: Since lack of prayer is cause of deficiency, w/ prayer we can attain anything & fulfill all our needs, material & spiritual. |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2023 / 28 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 3: Deep pot meal offering sacrifice, fine flour w/ oil. Part burned, part to Kohens. No leaven. Salt on all sacrifices. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 2:6 Maror: lettuce, wild or garden endives, eryngo or coriander; fresh or dry, but not pickled, boiled or cooked. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 57: R Huna: Adult who cuts sideburns of a minor boy is liable to lashes, even though minor isn’t obligated yet in Mitzvot. |
| #RambamYomi #Mamrim 1:1 Sanhedrin essence of Oral Torah. Laws go out to all nation. If believe in Moshe & his Torah, must rely on Sanhedrin. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 379:2 2 courtyards w/ 2 houses in between, if don’t make joint Eruv & put their own Eruv in other ones’ house, Eruv invalid. |
| #TanyaYomi 28Adar: “Torah study equals all Mitzvot combined.” Done thru speech & thought, innermost garments of vivifying soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 743: Rabbi Nathan of Breslov said: “Wherever I see deficiency, I see lack of prayer!” |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 / 27 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 2: Laws of Olah/burnt offering of birds: turtledoves or young doves, nip neck, blood on altar. Meal offerings (Minha). |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 2:5 Grains for Matza: wheat, barley, spelt, rye, oats. Can also use Demai, 1st & 2nd Maaser, Hekdesh, Chala, Truma. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 56: Law stated as a tradition of 3 scholars, say 1st & last names in the chain but we don’t necessarily say the middle one. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 22:5 Plaintiff brings false witnesses, even 100 pairs, & true witnesses, if accurate, believe testimony of true witnesses. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 378:4 Inner & outer tenants of a house, or 2 outer tenants make an Eruv; inner tenant can’t prohibit the Eruv on the others. |
| #TanyaYomi 27Adar: Charity “balances all other Mitzvot.” All strength of vital soul embodied in work & $ earned. Whole vital soul ascends. |
| #EmunaYomi 742: Any worthwhile endeavor begins with prayer. Adding prayer before whatever we do gives life an indescribable sweetness. |
| Sunday, March 19, 2023 / 26 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayikra 1: God calls to Moshe. Speaks to him from Tent of Meeting. Laws of sacrifices: burnt offering (Olah) process and laws. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 2:2 Hametz that gentile owned during Pesah, can benefit from after; but if Jew owned it during Pesah, can’t benefit. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 55: If enters land of nations in chest, box, or cabinet is Tahor. In a wagon [karon], boat, or raft [iskareya], is Tameh. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 21:2 Ed Zomem accuse person of owing debt sooner than reality & caught, they pay value of debt for period would have lost. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 377:1 2 lofts that open to joint courtyard; 1 made sewage hole in yard < 4×4; if made joint Eruv, both can use the hole. |
| #TanyaYomi 26Adar: Each spark that descends into world is in true exile. Even perfect Tzadik not at level of attachment to God as before. |
| #EmunaYomi 741: We should pray to God that He help us pray; particularly, ask God to enable us to speak to Him in personal prayer every day. |
| Shabbat, March 18, 2023 / 25 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #VayakelPekudai 7: Day1/Month1/yr 2 Moshe sets up Mishkan, anoints. Kohens bathed, clothed & anointed. Cloud covers & leads way. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 1:7 While can eat Hametz, can also give to animals, sell to gentiles & benefit from it. Once can’t eat, can’t benefit. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 54: Tumah in a sealed grave breaks through, ascends & descends. The grave imparts Tumah above & below it like corpse itself. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 20:2 Ed Zomem only executed if caught after innocent sentenced but before executed. If innocent executed, they’re not. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 376:2 Water well on path between walls of 2 different courtyards, even if > 4 Tefah from walls, both can use (via windows). |
| #TanyaYomi 25Adar: When entire vital soul of community of Israel will be holy, entire world will emerge from impurity & filth to holiness. |
| #EmunaYomi 740: The Evil inclination tries everything in its power to impede prayer; will present long list of obstacles & impediments. |
| Friday, March 17, 2023 / 24 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #VayakelPekudai 6: Making coat & Tzitz of Kohen Gadol; tunics, caps, pants, sash for Kohens. Finished Mishkan. Moshe blesses. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 1:5 2 loaves of bread placed on Temple roof. 2 there, could eat Hametz. 1 there, didn’t eat or burn. 0 there, burn. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 53: R Yakov b Idi: ruling on Korban Pesah wasn’t compromise. Was tradition from Hagai, Zechariah & Malachi, last prophets. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 19:1 Ed Zomem found guilty even if highly unlikely (but not completely impossible) that could have witnessed what claimed. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 375:3 Pillar > 4 Tefah high in front of porch, owners can’t forbid usage of adjacent courtyard by its residents on Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomi 24Adar: When study Torah, pray or do Mitzva, vital soul’s energy, from our blood, from food eaten, converted from evil to good. |
| #EmunaYomi 739: Prayer, especially personal, doesn’t come easy. Brings person very close to God; entire soul correction depends on it. |
| Thursday, March 16, 2023 / 23 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #VayakelPekudai 5: Making for Kohen Gadol: Efod w/ stone on each side w/ names of tribes; Choshen: breastplate of 12 stones. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 1:3 Forgot to check Hametz eve of 14, check 14; forgot 14, check during holiday; forgot holiday, check after holiday. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 52: R’ Shimon was irreverent towards R’ Akiva. After realized error, R’ Shimon fasted many days until his teeth blackened. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 18:1 Ed Zomem, false witness: testifies, others testify impossible for them to have witnessed. Get punishment of victim. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 374:4 Wall between small roof & big roof fully breached before Shabat; can’t bring items from house to the smaller roof. |
| #TanyaYomi 23Adar: Fulfillment of Messianic Era, Resurrection of the Dead, depends on our actions & service throughout duration of exile. |
| #EmunaYomi 738: Proper requests, daily self-evaluation & Tshuva invoke illumination of soul that brings true happiness & inner peace. |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023 / 22 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #VayakelPekudai 4: Making: Altar, utensils, basin, courtyard pillars, curtains. Pekudai. Inventory of gold, silver, copper used. |
| #MishnaYomi #Pesachim 1:1 Eve 14 Nisan check Hametz w/ candles. Places where don’t bring Hametz, don’t check. Wine cellar check 2 1st rows. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 51: Corpse that has Halakha of dust (Rakav) that imparts impurity: was buried naked in a marble coffin or on a stone floor. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 17:1 Even if wise, righteous men said witnessed person sin or borrow money, 1 can’t testify to what didn’t personally see. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 374:2 2 courtyards, each has Eruv, wall between them; breached. Can still carry in each. Breach to public domain; can’t. |
| #TanyaYomi 22Adar: Part of complete revelation experienced at Giving of Torah. At each utterance their souls took flight. God restored them. |
| #EmunaYomi 737: Most important personal prayers are requests for enhanced Emuna & that God should open our eyes to what we need to correct. |
| Tuesday, March 14, 2023 / 21 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #VayakelPekudai 3: Making: Menora, pure gold, 1 piece, 7 branches w/ goblets, knobs & flowers; Incense Altar, wood, gold plated. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 10:14 Can strew salt on altar ramp so Kohens won’t slip. Can draw water w/ rolling wheel from Gola & Large cisterns. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 50: R Yosi: “Now they’ll say: Meir is dead, Yehuda is angry, and Yosi remained silent.” So he intervened to clarify R Meir. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 16:4 Judge needs to understand & determine if witness gets any benefit from testimony, even if unusual or far-fetched. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 372:18 Ditch between 2 courtyards 10 Amot deep for 1, but less for 2nd, or equal, considered wall for both courtyards. |
| #TanyaYomi 21Adar: Hishtalshelut: downward gradation of the worlds & their descent thru many “garments” which screen light & life from God. |
| #EmunaYomi 736: When first do Tshuva (repent), bad habits & traits may surface. It’s a gift from God who shows us what we need to correct. |
| Monday, March 13, 2023 / 20 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #VayakelPekudai 2: Bezalel, Oholiav & others imbued w/ spirit of God for craftsmanship, weaving, work w/ metals, stones, wood. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 10:13 Can cut off wart in Temple on Shabat, not in rest of country. If use instrument to cut off, can’t in either place. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 49: R Yehuda after R Meir death: Don’t let his students in. Vexatious. They don’t want to learn Torah but to overwhelm me. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 15:1 If may have any benefit from testifying about case, can’t testify or judge case; even city resident on city matters. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 372:16 Ditch between 2 courtyards 10 Amot deep x 4 wide, can’t make Eruv of 2 courtyards together, even if filled w/ straw. |
| #TanyaYomi 20Adar: When mind tells body to do Mitzva, animal soul submits unwillingly to holiness, says Amen, does & unites w/ God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 735: God doesn’t give us a test that we can’t pass. Therefore, we can’t blame our misdeeds on anyone or anything else. |
| Sunday, March 12, 2023 / 19 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #VayakelPekudai 1: Work 6 days, rest 7th. Don’t light fire on Shabat. Generous contribution of material & artisans for Mishkan. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 10:11 A loose bolt fastened to rope, drags on ground, can use to lock doors in Temple, but not any doors beyond Temple. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 48: Can’t neglect KorbanPesah or BritMila (positive Mitzvot whose neglect is punished by Karet) even to bury close relative. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 14:1 Witness disqualified from testimony because of marriage to relative; if wife died, even if had sons, can now testify. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 372:13 Put 2 ladders against a wall with 4 Amot between them, filled the 4 Amot w/ straw, doesn’t count as a wall for Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 19Adar: Occupied in Torah, soul w/ 2 inner garments of speech & thought unite w/ God’s light. To connect body, need to do Mitzva. |
| #EmunaYomi 734: Rather than sinking into despair, we use our misdeed as raw material that can be refined w/ Tshuva to get closer to God. |
| Shabbat, March 11, 2023 / 18 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 7: Moshe 40 days on Mt. Sinai. Gets 2nd Tablets w/10 commandments. His face shines. People afraid of him. He used veil. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 10:8 Tree branches form canopy, branches < 3 Tefah from ground, can carry under tree. Roots > 3 Tefah, can’t sit on it. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 47: Kohen Gadol & Nazir can’t become impure even to bury relatives. But yes to bury Met Mitzva, corpse w/ no one to bury it. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 13:1 Relatives can’t testify together or for each other: fathers w/ son, grandson; brothers; cousins; uncles w/ nephews. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 372:11 Built platform next to wall above 2nd platform, thereby reducing height of wall below 10 Amot, nullifies Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 18Adar: No person can truly understand God at all. God’s light can’t reveal itself except by doing Mitzvot, God’s will & wisdom. |
| #EmunaYomi 733: With Tshuva (repentance), we disarm and neutralize the Evil Inclination. |
| Friday, March 10, 2023 / 17 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 6: God: I’ll banish people of Canaan. Don’t make pacts w/ them or marry them. Destroy their idols. I’m a jealous God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 10:6 Don’t stand in private domain & drink from a public domain or viceversa unless head & most of body where drinking. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 46: Has no right thumb, big toe where place atonement blood: R Eliezer: no atonement. R Shimon: put on spot. Sages: on left. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 12:2 Can’t disqualify self as witness by incriminating self. Don’t believe him about self, do believe about someone else. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 372:7 Wall between 2 courtyards: breach < 10 Amot wide, counts as an opening; more, considered 1 courtyard, need joint Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 17Adar: God rests on man’s body thru his good deeds. Even perfect Tzadik’s soul doesn’t lose identity or absorbed by God’s light. |
| #EmunaYomi 732: Evil Inclination isn’t interested as much in sin as he is in the sadness & depression that immobilizes a person after sin. |
| Thursday, March 9, 2023 / 16 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 5: God to Moshe: Hew 2 stone tablets & I’ll inscribe them. God declares 13 attributes of mercy; Moshe bows & prostrates. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 10:5 Man shouldn’t stand in private domain on Shabat and urinate or spit into public domain, or from public to private. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 45: If impure from corpse, can enter Levite camp. Even corpse can be brought in. “Moses took Joseph’s bones with him.” |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 11:3 Torah scholar acceptable as a witness unless disqualified. Boor unacceptable witness unless established as ethical. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 372:4 2 courtyards can’t make an Eruv together unless there is opening between them or window 4×4 within 10 Tefah of ground. |
| #TanyaYomi 16Adar: Why have souls of Benoni (intermediates) been brought into world? Why lifelong struggle with evil nature of animal soul? |
| #EmunaYomi 731: Tshuva (repentance) can be done anywhere, except in the bathroom, shower, or in an unclean place. |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / 15 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 4: God: No man can see My face & live. Stay w/ me by this rock & I’ll cover you as My glory passes. You’ll see My back. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 10:3 Scroll unrolled past threshold, can roll back. Unrolled from roof, debate distance from ground that can roll back. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 44: To bury his father or his mother a Nazir may not become impure; however, he becomes impure to bury a Met Mitzva. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 10:4 Wicked that can’t testify: thieves, lying witnesses, borrow or lend w/ interest, shepherds, tax-collectors, gamblers. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 372:1 Allowed to pass utensils through adjacent roofs, courtyards & karpafs on Shabat, even if not under the same ownership. |
| #TanyaYomi 15Adar: Giving charity raises rest of income to God, provides dwelling for God, balanced against all the sacrifices. |
| #EmunaYomi 730: Personal prayer is a guarantee for a happy and meaningful life. |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023 / 14 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 3: Moshe: “God! If I found favor in Your eyes, Your Presence needs to come w/ us; if not, how will we be distinguished?” |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 9:4 Attic over 2 houses, or bridge open on both ends: R’ Yehuda: can carry underneath them on Shabat. Sages: prohibited. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 43: A person renders others impure only when his soul departs from him, even if he has severe lacerations or is dying. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 9:1 Can’t testify: women, slaves, minors, fools, deaf/mutes, blind, wicked, debased, relatives or has vested interest. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 371:3 Man died before Shabat & courtyard neighbor inherits house, inheritor can’t prevent creation of Eruv that Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomi 14Adar: Patriarchs were “Chariot” of God, bound mind & soul to God; prophets also, each at own level; Moses surpassed them all. |
| #EmunaYomi 729: 4 steps in Tshuva (repentance): confession; remorse; asking forgiveness; commitment to improve. Then ask God for all wants. |
| Monday, March 6, 2023 / 13 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 2: Moshe: 2 tablets, Mt. Sinai, people restless, Golden Calf, God furious, Moshe breaks tablets, destroys Calf & rebels. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 9:2 Large courtyard adjoining small one & breach between them, can carry on Shabat in large one, but not in the small. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 42: A Nazir may shampoo his head & separate his hairs manually, w/o worry hairs might fall out. But may not comb his hair. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 8:1 Asked to testify as to signature on promissory note, recognizes signature, but no recollection of case, can’t testify. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 371:2 Planned not to be home for Shabat but then returned, can’t prevent courtyard neighbors from making Eruv that Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomi 13Adar: By virtue of faith, SitraAchra subdued, dark changed to light, great joy to God. Diaspora’s atmosphere really unclean. |
| #EmunaYomi 728: Next item in talk w/ God is to tell Him all that’s going on in life, good & bad. Especially things that make happy or upset. |
| Sunday, March 5, 2023 / 12 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTisa 1: Census: 1/2 shekel/person >20 yrs old. Mishkan: basin, incense, anointing oil; can’t benefit from it. Betzalel named. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 9:1 R’ Meir: all roofs 1 domain to carry in as long as none >10 Tefah height from others. Sages: each roof own domain. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 41: “His head,” in verse comes to teach that a Nazir who is a leper must shave his head only with a razor. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 7:2 Accept testimony of men for what saw as minors: signatures of father, brother, teacher. Need other that knew as adult. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 370:5 If person eats in one place on Shabat but sleeps in another, their Eruv is determined by where they eat. |
| #TanyaYomi 12Adar: Reason to pray & thank God daily: got inheritance to understand Unity of God & that there’s nothing but God. |
| #EmunaYomi 727: Good warm-up for personal prayer & self-evaluation is to thank God for all our blessings. Don’t take anything for granted. |
| Shabbat, March 4, 2023 / 11 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 7: Incense altar: Acacia wood, 1×1 cubits x 2 cubits tall, gold overlay & crown, 2 rings, 2 poles. Bring incense daily. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 8:9 Courtyard < 4×4 Amot, can’t pour water on Shabat, unless has sewer that can hold > 2 Seah of water below outlet. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 40: “Neither shall they shave off the corners of their beards” -Leviticus 21:5. Forbidden to shave with a razor. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 6:5 Court never checks if other court validated document correctly. Must assume they’re knowledgeable & made no mistakes. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 370:4 If all courtyard neighbors are eating on one table, they don’t need an Eruv; it’s as if they lived in one house. |
| #TanyaYomi 11Adar: True joy of soul is to envision God’s unity, experience God’s proximity; it’s the purpose and goal for the creation of man. |
| #EmunaYomi 726: Important for personal prayer & self-evaluation to be comfortable; no outside interference, so can pour heart out to God. |
| Friday, March 3, 2023 / 10 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 6: Daily sacrifice: 1yr old lamb; 1/10 fine flour w/1/4 hin olive oil; 1/4 hin wine. AM & afternoon. God sanctified. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 8:7 Stream runs through courtyard, can’t draw water from it on Shabat unless partition 10 Tefah high at entrance & exit. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 39: When old men dye their beards, we see that the beards turn white at the roots of their hair. Hair grows from the bottom. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 5:1 Ruling never made based on the testimony of only one witness, not for financial cases and not for capital punishment. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 368:5 If Eruv food spoiled and is inedible, it’s as if the food is completely finished and needs to make a new Eruv. |
| #TanyaYomi 10Adar: Talmud: friend sinning, hate him & tell teacher to hate him. Refers to companion in Torah & precepts. Need to rebuke him. |
| #EmunaYomi 725: Spend 1hr/day in personal prayer & self-evaluation; keeps spiritual ledger free of debits. Becomes vessel for divine light. |
| Thursday, March 2, 2023 / 9 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 5: Sacrifice of 2nd ram. Kohens put their hands on ram, slaughter it, put blood on right earlobe, thumb & big toe. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 8:6 Can’t draw water from cistern between 2 courtyards unless there’s a partition 10 Tefah high, above, below or within. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 38: It’s a Mitzva to drink the 4 cups of wine at the Pesah Seder. Each must contain the amount of a quarter-log (Reviit). |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 4:1 Capital case: 2 witnesses must see act & each other at same time & testify in court at same time. Otherwise invalid. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 368:2 New courtyard neighbor, his house opens to 2 courtyards, need to inform him of Eruv, might not want to participate. |
| #TanyaYomi 9Adar: To view own body w/ scorn & find joy in soul alone, easy way to fulfill “Love fellow as thyself” w/ every soul of Israel. |
| #EmunaYomi 724: When do Tshuva (repent) for a misdeed, not only do we avoid punishment, but God handsomely rewards us. Tshuva greatest gift. |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2023 / 8 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 4: Induction of Kohens: Anoint Aaron. Dress Kohens. Sacrifice 1 bull, 2 rams, unleavened bread, loaves, wafers w/oil. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 8:4 Placed food for Eruv in gatehouse, hallway or porch, invalid. In straw warehouse, barn, woodshed or granary, valid. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 37: 2 verses that come as 1 & teach same issue about different cases don’t teach the common aspect to apply to other cases. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 3:1 Sages: For witnesses in simple financial cases, don’t ask intense Hakira/Drisha questions, so as not to prevent loans. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 367:1 Wife is allowed to make an Eruv without permission from her husband and can even do so against his will. |
| #TanyaYomi 8Adar: Reason God put portion of Himself in man, to raise up animal soul by fully occupying self in life of spirit and soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 723: If find self guilty of wrongdoing: confess to God, ask forgiveness, commit to do better. Then Heavenly Court can’t touch us. |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 / 7 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 3: For Aaron: Robe, blue wool; Tzitz of gold on forehead. Kohens: linen tunics, sashes, hats & pants, lest die in Holy. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 8:1 Techumin, area where can walk on Shabat, make by placing wine cask & say: For all townsmen, going to mourn or feast. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 36: Zeiri: Permitted and forbidden substances combine with regard to the prohibition against offering leaven on the altar. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 2:1 Hakirot/Drishot: more important questioning. Bedikot: nuanced questions. Hakirot/Drishot must know answers & match. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 366:12 The guardian of a minor can make an Eruv on behalf of the minor. |
| #TanyaYomi 7Adar: Service for whole life should be w/ great joy, joy of release of soul when engaged in Torah & prayer. Soul escapes exile. |
| #EmunaYomi 722: Set aside 1hr/day for self-evaluation & personal prayer, where judge self in front of God. Avoids suffering & tribulations. |
| Monday, February 27, 2023 / 6 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 2: Hoshen worn by Kohen Gadol: Gold setting; 2 gold chains; gold, blue, purple, red wool & twisted linen; 12 stones. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 7:10 R’ Eliezer: can make Eruv or Shituf w/ any food except water or salt. R’ Yehoshua: only w/ whole loaf of bread. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 35: A permitted substance doesn’t combine with a forbidden one to reach the minimum liable for, except Nazir prohibitions. |
| #RambamYomi #Edut 1:1 Obligation for witness to testify whether makes liable or vindicates. Monetary cases only have to testify if summoned. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 366:11 Sitting at meal & Shabat arrives, bread on table can be used for Eruv, but only if sitting in house, not courtyard. |
| #TanyaYomi 6Adar: All have divine soul w/ spark of God in them, even most worthless person. W/ Torah, Mitzvot can liberate spark from exile. |
| #EmunaYomi 721: Vast difference between God’s judgments and Heavenly Court’s. When God tries case, defendant is always declared innocent. |
| Sunday, February 26, 2023 / 5 Adar 5783 |
| #ParshaYomi #Tetzave 1: Olive oil to light Menora. Appointment of Aaron & sons as Kohens. Special garments for Aaron, the Kohen Gadol. |
| #MishnaYomi #Eruvin 7:8 How much food need to create Shituf? If many, 2 meals-worth for 1 person. If few, size of dried fig for each person. |
| #DafYomi #Nazir 34: Nazir can’t do 3 actions: getting Tumah from a corpse, shaving one’s hair, consuming anything that comes from the vine. |
| #RambamYomi #Sanhedrin 26:7 Jew doesn’t recognize validity of Jewish court, get permission from Jewish court & can sue him in gentile court. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 366:7 If one person makes an Eruv with intention to benefit everyone, he can still create the Eruv with 1 portion of food. |
| #TanyaYomi 5Adar: Dejection (Atzvut) vs bitterness over distance from God (Merirut). Atzvut is negative. Merirut can agitate to get close. |
| #EmunaYomi 720: When we regularly confess our sins to God, seek forgiveness, resolve to improve, God doesn’t let Heavenly Court judge us. |
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