Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 31b - Class 1

Elder advice vs. younger advice. Where to begin reading the Torah on Shabbos, Monday & Thursday. Should a Torah be open when reciting the Berachos. The holiness of things associated with the Torah.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 31a - Class 3

Torah reading on Chanukah, Rosh Chodesh, Tisha B'Av. Conversation between Avraham and God about Karbanos.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 31a - Class 2

Incest, adultery, Shabbatai Zvi. You never know what a Gemara discussion will bring.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 30b - Class 1

A summation of the previous page of the Gemara as Rashi delineates all the possible dates on which the month of Adar can begin and how that would affect the timing of the Four Special Parshios. זט"ו ב"ו ד"ד ובי"ו.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 30a - Class 1

What happens if Parshas Shekalim comes out the week before or after Parshas Ki Sisa. What if it falls out the same week? When is Parshas Shekalim read if Rosh Chodesh Adar falls out on Friday.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 29b - Class 5

Review of triennial Torah reading issues. Rosh Chodesh coinciding with Shabbos Shekalim or Shabbos Chanukah.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 29b - Class 3

An intensive review of the different ways in which to understand what the reading is for Parashas Shekalim.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 29b - Class 2

What is Parashas Shekalim. Is it from Parashas Ki Sisa, or from Parashas Pinchas? Discussion about the differing opinions.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 29b - Class 1

When do we read the Four Parshios. When is the need to bring new Shekalim announced. Why then?

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 29a - Class 2

The shuls and yeshivos of Bavel being relocated to Eretz Yisroel. How to treat a cemetery.

Mesechta Megillah 29a - Class 1

How many people should be at a funeral. The Shechinah accompanied Klal Yisroel in their exiles. The dislocated shul of Nehardauh. What to do if the Shechinah comes to shul.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010