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Kiddushin 42 - September 24, 9 Tishrei Sep 24, 2023

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This week's learning is sponsored by Jennifer Baumer in honor of Rabbanit Michelle Farber. "As we approach the halfway mark in the daf yomi cycle. I do not think I would have made it past Eruvin without her insightful and patient daily teaching. Kol hakavod to everyone who has made it this far."

Today's daf is sponsored by Debbie Pine in loving memory of her mother, Florence Pine, Fayga bat Moshe Mordechai v'Sarah Rivka, on her 3rd yahrzeit. "Her presence is sorely missed every day and especially during the chagim. Ye'hi zichra baruch."

From where does Rabbi Yonatan derive laws of shlichut in kodashim if he uses the verse that was used previously to prove this for a different drasha? Rav is quoted as bringing a different source for shlichut. However, after raising two difficulties about this source, other suggestions are offered to understand these words of Rav. In conclusion, this comes to teach about the distribution of orphans of their father's property by guardians. Rav Nachman and Shmuel disagreed on the matter of guardians distributing orphans' property - can the orphans protest when they are older? Is there a contradiction between Rav Nachman ruling on this issue and his ruling on another issue regarding judges' evaluation? Rav Nachman holds that laws of onaah apply to orphans when distributing their father's property, but that there are laws of fraud in orphans who divide their property says their father, but Rava limits what Rav Nachman said. The Gemara brings in a braita that teaches that there is no messenger for sinning - if a messenger is sent to sin, the punishment is on the messenger and not the sender. But why isn't it derived from laws of meila, where there is a messenger for sinning, i.e. the sender gets punished and not the messenger?

Kiddushin 41 - Shabbat September 23, 8 Tishrei Sep 22, 2023

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A woman and a man can each be present to effect the betrothal or they can each send messengers to effect the betrothal on their behalf. A father can betroth his daughter when she is a naara, even via a messenger. Why does the Mishna need to mention that the husband can do the betrothal himself? It is to teach that it is better for one to perform the mitzva themselves than to have someone do it on their behalf. Some people think it is forbidden to send a messenger as perhaps when he sees his wife after the betrothal, she will not find favor in his eyes and he will not want to marry her. This is not a concern for the woman as Reish Lakish understood that women would prefer always to be married than not married. The Mishna states that the father betroths the daughter when she is a naara, but not when she is a minor, even though he can also do it when she is a minor. They derive from here that a father should not betroth a woman so young as she should be at the age where she consents to the marriage. Can a messenger appoint another messenger? From where do we derive the concept of shlichut and that a messenger can 'fill the shoes' of the one who sent him/her and is considered as if the action was performed by the one who sent the messenger?

Kiddushin 40 - September 22, 7 Tishrei Sep 22, 2023

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Today's daf is sponsored by Heather Stone in loving memory of her mother Ellie, Esther Bina bat Avraham v'Rachel Leah on her 12th yahrzeit. "I learned to be strong and resilient from mom. She used strength and resilience to serve the Jewish community of NJ for decades."

Today's daf is sponsored by Shira Dicker in honor of Ari's 74th birthday. "To Ari, my life partner, may your love of learning and Judaism grow and deepen and may all who engage in the study of the sacred books of our tradition find strength and sustenance therein. Mazel tov!!!!!"

Anyone who is tempted to sin and then refrains from committing the transgression receives a reward as one would have received for doing a mitzva. Three stories are given to illustrate this concept. Rava raises a difficulty on the Mishna in Peah 1:1 which mentions all the mitzvot for which one receives a reward in this world and in the next world - why is the sending of the mother bird not mentioned there as well? Rav Nachman answers that this refers only to mitzvot that are good for heaven (God) and good for others (humans), which is not the case with sending the mother bird, which is only a commandment that relates to God. The reward of a mitzvah is greater than the punishment for transgressions in several matters - in rewards there is a principle and fruits (extra/bonus) and in punishments only a principle, except for offenses that include blasphemy. By performing a mitzva, one is rewarded even for the thought of performing a mitzva even if in the end one is unable to fulfill the mitzva, and in punishments, one is not punished for the thought alone. However, there are some exceptions – a premeditated sin that one commits will come with a more severe punishment. One who thinks to worship idols is punished. According to Ulla, one is punished for the thought of committing an offense after one has already committed the same sin twice and it became thought of as permitted in one's mind. There is power in one mitzvah to tip the scales - both personally and for the whole world. A righteous person who rebels at the end of his/her days or a wicked person who repents is judged by the end. On what does this depend? What is greater - learning Torah or actions? Rabbi Tarfon and Rabbi Akiva disagree on the matter and the sages decided that the Talmud is greater because it leads to actions.

Kiddushin 39 - September 21, 6 Tishrei Sep 21, 2023

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Different opinions are offered regarding whether or not laws of orla apply outside of Israel and if they do apply, does it apply to produce that is safek orla? Rabbi Yochanan ruled strictly both about orla and diverse kinds (kelaim) outside of Israel to the extent that he said that one who transgresses the prohibition of diverse kinds receives lashes. How could this be if diverse kinds outside of Israel are only forbidden by rabbinic law? To resolve this, they distinguish between tree grafting and planting seeds of diverse kinds. Rav Yosef was mixing seeds together and planting them. They raise a difficulty against this from the Mishna that holds that diverse kinds are forbidden by rabbinic law outside of Israel. To resolve this, they distinguish between diverse kinds in a vineyard (forbidden) and diverse seeds planted together (permitted). The Mishna states that one who performs one mitzva is rewarded with good things, long life and inherits the land. One who does not perform one mitzva, does not receive these blessings and does not inherit the land. How is this Mishna reconciled with the Mishna in Peah 1:1 that there are specific mitzvot for which one receives reward in this world? There are several ways to understand our Mishna - is it referring to reward in this world or the next world? Rabbi Yaakov, after seeing a child fulfilling both the mitzva of honoring his father and sending off the mother bird, both of which promise long life, and falling and dying on his way down the tree, he concluded that righteous people suffer in this world in order to receive more reward in the World-to-Come. This same story caused Elisha ben Avuya to leave the religion. Some suggest it was a different incident - that he saw the tongue of Chutzpit the translator being dragged on the floor by a pig after he was killed by the Romans.

Kiddushin 38 - September 20, 5 Tishrei Sep 20, 2023

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Today's daf is sponsored by Prof. Jonathan Ben-Ezra in honor of Dr. Robin Zeiger, for completing half of Shas together today!! "To my better half, I am looking forward to completing the other half of our journey together. Also thank you to Rabbanit Michelle."

When the Jews entered the land of Israel after being in the desert, they stopped eating the manna on the 16th of Nisan and began eating from the new grains. Can this offer proof that when the Torah states "in your dwelling places" as it is mentioned regarding the prohibition to eat from the new grains, it is not referring to after having conquered and settled in the land? A number of braitot are brought regarding the manna and the date of Moshe's birth and death. Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai offers his own explanation chadash, orla and kelaim are applicable also outside of Israel - chadash, based on the word "in your dwelling places," and the others by logical inference (kal vachomer) from chadash. His son, Rabbi Elazar, disagrees with the three exceptions and offers two different exceptions instead - cancellations of loans in the shmita year and release of slaves in the Jubilee year. Why are each of those cases considered part of the category of land-related commandments? A Mishna in Orla 3:9 explains that each of the three laws that are exceptions and apply outside of Israel are derived in different manners - one from the Torah, one halakha and one by the rabbis. What is meant by 'halakha'? Rav Yehuda in the name of Shmuel says it means the people took it upon themselves, while Ulla in the name of Rabbi Yochanan says it is 'halakha l'Moshe miSinai.' Ulla raises a difficulty on Rav Yehuda from the previous part of the Mishna in Orla 3:9.

Kiddushin 37 - September 19, 4 Tishrei Sep 19, 2023

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Study Guide Kiddushin 37

Today's daf is sponsored by Heather Stone in loving memory of her grandmother, Rose, Rachel Leah bat Aharon v'Golda. "She taught me to light Shabbat candles and whose mother's brass candlesticks I use."

Which mitzvot are only applicable in Israel and which ones are applicable everywhere? Many mitzvot in the Torah are introduced by the words "when you come into the land" and/or "in your dwelling places" - what words/combination of words indicate that the obligation is in the land of Israel only? This is a subject of debate between Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Akiva and there are also two different opinions regarding what Rabbi Yishmael held regarding this matter. If it is clear that mitzvot that are not connected to the land apply in all places and at all times, why was it necessary to use the words "in all dwelling places" in specific mitzvot like Shabbat, the prohibition to eat forbidden fats and blood, and the obligation to eat matza on the first night of Pesach?

Kiddushin 36 - September 18, 3 Tishrei Sep 18, 2023

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This month's learning is sponsored by Leah Goldford in loving memory of her grandmothers, Tzipporah bat Yechezkiel, Rivka Yoda Bat Dovide Tzvi, Bracha Bayla bat Beryl, whose yahrzeits are on Rosh Hashana. -Her father in-law, Chaim Gershon ben Tzvi Aryeh, whose yahrzeit is on Erev Yom Kippur, her mother, Devorah Rivkah bat Tuvia Hacohen, whose yahrzeit is on Hoshana Rabbah, her cousins, Avrum Baer ben Mordechai, whose yahrzeit is on Simchat Torah, and Sharon bat Yaakov, whose first yahrzeit is on 4 Tishrei. "All the myriad things they taught us serve as a testament to their memory and all these lessons are being passed on to the next generation giving meaning behind "May their memory be for a blessing". They brought us up to fear Hashem, walk in the ways of the Torah and Mitzvot, have courage through Emunah in the face of unspeakable odds, reflect on our midot, laugh, and love each and every person. Yehi Zicram Baruch.

Today's daf is sponsored by Debbie Baumgarten Kusnetz in honor of her daughter-in-law, Dvoranit Sussman Schwartz. "For all she does for her family and still makes time for learning the daf."

There are three different explanations given to explain why Isi added a fourth case to the list of negative commandments that don't apply to women - the prohibition of making oneself bald as a sign of mourning for a loved one. Why do each of them not accept the explanation of the others? There are several actions that are performed in the Temple relating to sacrifices that are traditionally performed by men and not women. The Mishna lists these actions and the Gemara explains from where in the Torah can we derive that each of these actions is meant to be performed only by men. There are two exceptions to the rule - the waving of the Sotah and the Nazirite meal offering. From where is this exception derived?

Kiddushin 35 - 2nd Day of Rosh Hashana - September 17, 2 Tishrei Sep 15, 2023

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The Gemara continues to determine from where it is derived that women are obligated in positive commandments that are not time-bound and exempted from time-bound ones. There are three different sources to explain why women are obligated in all negative commandments - what are the differences between the three and why are all necessary? There are three negative commandments that women are exempt from. The derivation of these is discussed at length. Isi brings an additional one and a derivation is brought and analyzed.

Kiddushin 34 - 1st Day of Rosh Hashana - September 16, 1 Tishrei Sep 15, 2023

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This week's learning is sponsored by Rachel Geballe and Ellen Werlin in loving memory of their father, Yaakov Eli ben Avraham v'Miriam. "An adventurous learner, dedicated to the Jewish community and to tzedakah, Jim showed by example that deep and wide intellectual exploration is the foundation of a strong character and a life devoted to chesed. We miss you every day."

Today's daf is sponsored by the Hadran Women of Long Island in honor of Rabbanit Michelle Cohen Farber. "As the learning of Daf Yomi enters its second century, with deepest hakarat hatov to our dear teacher and friend. No matter how complicated the sugya, you get us through it! Your encyclopedic knowledge, your passion for equity and access, and your love of learning and teaching have combined to make you a role model for us all. May you and your family be blessed with a k'tiva v'chatima tova and may you continue to derive nachat from all of us!"

Women are exempt from time-bound positive commandments and obligated in non time-bound commandments. A braita brings examples of each. There are, however, a lot of exceptions to the rule. The derivations of these laws and their exceptions are discussed.

Kiddushin 33 - September 15, 29 Elul Sep 15, 2023

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Today's daf is sponsored by Terri Krivosha and Rabbi Hayim Herring to mark the end of shloshim for Terri's mother, Cheni Mindyl bat Yerachmiel HaKohen v'Shima Feiga.

Today's daf is sponsored by Caroline Ofstein and Medinah Korn in loving memory of Helen Abelesz, z"l, on her shloshim. "She was a dearly cherished friend who gifted us with her strength, wisdom, inspiration and incredible emuna, and she is sorely missed by the many who loved her. Yehi zichrah baruch."

The commandment to honor your elders - does this mean someone who is old, someone who is learned and old or just someone who is learned (even if they are not old)? Does one need to spend money to observe this commandment? Does one need to interrupt one's work to stand for an elder? Does this apply to non-Jews? The elder has a responsibility not to walk in a place where too many people will need to stand up for him. Does a father need to stand for a child who is his teacher? Does that child need to stand in respect for his father?

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