Is Civet Coffee Kosher?
Kopi luwak, also known as civet coffee, is one of the world’s most expensive and least-produced varieties of coffee. It is made from coffee beans that have been eaten by the Asian palm civet and other related civets and…
Seder Kodashim · dafim 2–61
Bechoros
Learning now: daf 32. Siyum Wednesday, November 18. 7 articles, 2 stories
Map of the dafim
Articles, in daf order
Not From The Horse’s Mouth
Kopi luwak, or civet coffee, is one of the world’s most expensive and least-produced varieties of coffee. It is made from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by the Asian palm civet and other related…
When Less Is Too Much
An acquaintance once confided that he had a stone fragment from the Kosel in his possession. He said archaeologists were excavating near the Kosel area and uncovered numerous stone fragments during the dig.
Kosher Pork: When Pigs Fly—or When Moshiach Comes?
The Gemara records a fascinating conversation between Yalta and her husband, Rav Nachman. Yalta pointed out that for every item or relationship forbidden by Divine law, Hashem provided a permissible equivalent.
Believe It Or Not
One year my wife decided to give out salt and pepper shakers filled with candy for mishloach manos. My wife always prepares the Purim gifts and I usually have nothing to do with them besides their delivery.
Pay With Pennies? Call The Coppers!
A University of Colorado student wanted to protest his high tuition. He paid his $1,400 tuition payment with 1,400 one-dollar bills. I guess that is somewhat understandable, but when you switch to pennies it gets even…
The Out-Of-Town Bonus
My first lesson in how people are wary of shadchanim came when I spoke to my uncle about a prospective shidduch for his daughter. I described the bachur as being five-foot-six.
Stories in Bechoros
Yalta Asks Rav Nachman for the Taste of Meat and Milk
Yalta tells Rav Nachman that for every forbidden food Hashem made a permitted twin, then asks for the one that tastes like meat and milk.
Chanan Bisha Pays With a Worn-Out Zuz
Chanan Bisha owed half a zuz for striking a man, but had only a worn full zuz, so he struck him again and paid the whole coin.