Shabbos 28 – שבת כח

Posted on October 31, 2012

Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

There is a quote in the name of Rav Chaim Brisker that ‘miracle items’ are not suitable for use in the Mishkan/Beis Hamikdash since the Torah specifically requires natural occurring materials. For example, ‘miracle- oil’ would not suitable for the Menorah since the Torah speaks of ‘Shemen Zayis’ and not ‘Shemen Neis’. How was the Tachash used for the Mishkan if it was a result of a timely miraculous creation?

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Shabbos 133 – שבת קלג

Posted on February 13, 2013

Apparently, according to Rebbi Shimon, the passuk (La’asos) would have been applied (in the initial stage of the Gemara) to purposely rubbing off the nega; why would this be allowed?

What was the Gemara’s connection between Rebbi Yossi who prohibits the witnesses to travel, since they are presumed to be unneeded – to our case of Millah where he is completing a Mitzvah?

Shabbos 133 – שבת קלג

Posted on February 13, 2013

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

Apparently, according to Rebbi Shimon, the passuk (La’asos) would have been applied (in the initial stage of the Gemara) to purposely rubbing off the nega; why would this be allowed?

What was the Gemara’s connection between Rebbi Yossi who prohibits the witnesses to travel, since they are presumed to be unneeded – to our case of Millah where he is completing a Mitzvah?

Eruvin 38 – עירובין לח

Posted on April 15, 2013

Why is going out to the Eruv site not considered Hachana, whereas verbalizing his intentions is Hachana?

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Eruvin 38 – עירובין לח

Posted on April 15, 2013

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

Why is going out to the Eruv site not considered Hachana, whereas verbalizing his intentions is Hachana?

Eruvin 41 – עירובין מא

Posted on April 18, 2013

The Gemara relates that Rebbi Akiva ate the egg for no reason other than to demonstrate the halacha for his talmidim (that one does not complete a fast Erev Shabbos). But since that is the halacha, why would he not be required to eat the egg regardless of the talmidim?

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Eruvin 41- עירובין מא

Posted on April 18, 2013

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Eruvin 96 – עירובין צו

Posted on June 12, 2013

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

In what way does Shabbos provide ‘Os’ (and is therefore exempt from Tefillin) more than the fulfillment of any other Mitzvos such as Talmud Torah etc.?

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Eruvin 96 – עירובין צו

Posted on June 12, 2013

In what way does Shabbos provide ‘Os’ (and is therefore exempt from Tefillin) more than the fulfillment of any other Mitzvos such as Talmud Torah etc.?

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