A Matter of Opinion
Rav Huna was a learned and revered talmid chochom, yet he grappled with the harsh realities of poverty, straining to support his beloved family.
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Marriage and Family
Divorce
The get and the laws of divorce.
Harping on Divided Real Estate
Tavi had a strong passion for musical instruments, and when he saw Pafi’s harp, he was determined to acquire it. He resorted to extreme measures and placed Pafi in a tree, refusing to let him down until he agreed to…
No Monkeying Around
A rav once complained to the Divrei Yoel, the Satmar Rebbe, zt”l, about an affront to his honor: a child dressed up as a monkey had delivered his mishloach manos.
Down In The Dumps
“Dumpster diving” is the practice of sifting through commercial or residential trash to find items that have been discarded by their owners but which may be useful to the dumpster diver.
Muktzeh Marvels
The Gemara records the story of a man who was deathly ill. He did not have any children and he knew that when he passed away, his wife would be subject to perform either yibum or chalitzah.
Gemara stories on Divorce
Abaye's Plan to Help the Poor Rav Huna
Abaye thinks Rav Huna could divorce and remarry his wife so she can collect her kesubah from his wealthy father, until he learns Rav Huna is a kohen.