Cultivating Gratitude
There are some questions surrounding the details of the marriage of Rebbe Akiva to Rachel, the daughter of Kalba Savua. According to the Ben Yehoyada (Nedarim 50a), the following is what transpired.
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Middos and Mussar
Jealousy
Kinah: envy, competition and being happy with one’s portion.
Six Collection Boxes and Sunny Days
Daf Yomi learners finished their brief foray into Talmud Yerushalmi. Mesechta Shekalim of the Jerusalem Talmud was completed this week, and the cycle continued with Mesechta Yoma of Talmud Bavli.
Calm and Collected
The Mishnah in Shekalim says there were 13 monetary collection containers in the Beis HaMikdash. There is no Talmud Bavli on Shekalim; therefore, at the end of Menachos, the Gemara elaborates on the reason for the many…
The Gist Of The Jugs
Rabbah bar Bar Channa met an Arab merchant. The merchant said to him, “Come, I will show you the men of Korach that were swallowed up.” He showed him two cracks that emitted smoke.
Schooled On The Competition
The Five Towns area has been blessed with wonderful schools. Recently it was announced that possibly two new boys’ elementary schools may be opening in our neighborhood.
Sleeping Duty
Before I started attending an early-morning daf yomi shiur, in my ignorance I envisioned that many attendees sleep through most of the shiur.