Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 4 One who was obligated but failed to bring the Festival peace offering on the first day of Passover or Sukkos, what should he do? One who was exempt on the first day because he …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 2, 3 May we combine consecrated and non-consecrated funds to purchase offerings during the pilgrimage festival? How does one fulfill the commandment to rejoice? How does the obligation get adjusted for people with great wealth …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 1, 2 The commandments for which the Torah gives no fixed measure include the mitzva of appearance before the Lord on pilgrimage festivals, and one is not to come empty-handed. So does that mean that …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 1 Distinguishing the “burnt offering of appearance” from the “Festival peace offering” from the “Festival offering of rejoicing.” When and how did each originate? Who is obligated?   #Judaism #halacha #Torah #judgment #God  Opening song: K’vodo …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 1 Rabbi Yochanan and other Sages cried over certain verses in the Bible. One who corrupts judgment against a convert will be punished severely. God said He would curse the Jewish people if we strayed …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 1 What are the four genders in the Talmud? How do their obligations compare with each other? Why are some men exempt from the obligation to appear before the Lord due to their profession? Which …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 1 Learning laws of the commandment to appear before the Lord in the Holy Temple during Festivals from the commandment for the whole nation to assemble every seven years to hear the king read the …

Topics covered: Chapter 1, Mishna 1 Opening a new tractate by examining who is obligated to make the pilgrimage to Jerusalem – and bring offerings – when the Temple is standing. Males are obligated. From what age? What if they …

Topics covered: Chapter 3, Mishna 7 Why was the wicked King Ahab once honored? Where does a mourner sit during a meal? A groom? A priest? How do we greet a mourner? How do we say goodbye to the deceased? …