What is the Menucha (rest) of Shabbos? In depth discussion from Mabim on drasha of the Gemara. Conclusion og topic of Kohen Gadol.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Mesechta Megillah 9b - Class 2
Discussion of distinctions between types of Kohanim Gedolim (High Priests).
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Mesechta Megillah 9b - Class 1
A discussion of the relationship between Hebrew and other languages "Emor."
Why was the word rabbit taken out of the Targum Shivim? Was Ptolemy's wife named rabbit or was there a different reason. An interesting hypothesis is put forth.
New topic of Kohen Gadol.
Why was the word rabbit taken out of the Targum Shivim? Was Ptolemy's wife named rabbit or was there a different reason. An interesting hypothesis is put forth.
New topic of Kohen Gadol.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Mesechta Megilah 9a - Class 5
Completion of changes made my translators of the Torah. Lengthy discussion of concept of sparks of Kedusha - Nitzozos.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Mesechta Megillah 9a - Class 4
In depth discussion of the changes made by the translators of the Torah into Greek. Why didn't they want it to read "Let us make man." Why didn't they want Ptolemy to think that God intiially created two beings. Should Jews help victims of Haitian quake?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Mesechta Megillah 9a - Class 3
Further discussion of Targum Shivim and issues surrounding translations of Talmud.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Mesechta Megillah 9a - Class 2
How to understand Mishnah. Distinctions between Halacha and Agadah. Story of Targum Shivim. Is this the Septuagint?
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