Brachos 34 – ברכות לד

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

The Gemara tells us that one is not meant to make mention of personal needs during the first and last three brachos of shemone esrei which are dedicated to the praise of hashem.  Tosfos points out that this is only said regarding one’s own personal matters, however one may pray for public needs.  If the reason for this halacha is that we must first open our tefilla specifically with praise, what difference is there between personal needs or public needs?

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Brachos 47 – ברכות מז

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

The Gemara suggests that the Aron (ark) or Shabbos can be counted in for a Zimun – what can be a reason to consider such a thing?

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Brachos 53 – ברכות נג

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

The Gemara says that one need not search for a flame on Motzei Shabbos since it is not obligatory like other Mitzvos.  Why were they allowed to interrupt their learning to make a bracha on a flame if it is merely optional?

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Shabbos 119 – שבת קיט

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

Abaye explained that the Torah of young children is greater since it is pure.  But don’t we generally say that one who is obligated (to do a Mitzvah) is greater than the one who isn’t?

 

Shabbos 119 – שבת קיט

Abaye explained that the Torah of young children is greater since it is pure.  But don’t we generally say that one who is obligated (to do a Mitzvah) is greater than the one who isn’t?