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Yoma 13 - Shabbat April 24, 12 Iyar Apr 23, 2021

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Do we hold like Rabbi Meir or Rabbi Yosi in their debate regarding the situation of the Kohen who replaces the Kohen Gadol when the original Kohen Gadol comes back to his job? On what issues does Rabbi Yosi agree with Rabbi Meir? The gemara delves into the back and forth discussion in the mishna between Rabbi Yehuda and the rabbis regarding a replacement wife for the Kohen Gadol in case his wife were to die. Why do the rabbis distinguish between a replacement wife and a replacement Kohen? On what basis does Rabbi Yehuda disagree with them? The gemara concludes that according to Rabbi Yehuda, the extra wife must marry the Kohen Gadol – how can this work as it can be derived from the verse that he is to have only one wife on Yom Kippur? The gemara concludes that he gives her a divorce document (a get) with a condition (it will be a get, if…). After a lot of trial and error, the gemara determines exactly what the condition needs to be and also concludes that both wives receive a conditional get. Why isn't the same derivation used by a yevama (one who needs to do levirate marriage) to exclude one who had multiple wives? The rabbis and Rabbi Yehuda have a debate regarding a Kohen Gadol who becomes an onen (when a close relative dies until the burial). He is allowed to work in the Temple but cannot eat sacrificial meat. But if he is not in the Temple at the time do they bring him to the Temple?

Yoma 12 - April 23, 11 Iyar Apr 23, 2021

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Today's daf is sponsored by Peri Rosenfeld on the 11th yahrzeit of Yishaya Zev (Willie) Rosenfeld "who took great pride in the accomplishments and learning of his daughters. His devotion to hilarious storytelling was only surpassed by his love of his family, yiddishkeit and the State of Israel. He is sorely missed."

The gemara gave three different explanations regarding a contradiction between braitot regarding whether or not a synagogue could become a leprous house. One answer distinguished between a big city and a small town – a small town could be leprous as it is considered "owned" by the people in the town whereas a big city would not. The gemara questions this assumption from a braita which indicates that even in a city, a synagogue could become leprous. The question is resolved but the gemara tries to understand the debate between Rabbi Yehuda and the rabbis in the braita which is based on a debate regarding the city of Jerusalem – was is given to a particular tribe or did it remain communal, unowned property? Is one allowed to rent out property or beds in Jerusalem? The gemara then raises a question on the assumption that in a small town, a synagogue could be leprous. Since there is no resolution, the gemara rejects this answer. If the Kohen Gadol is replaced on Yom Kippur itself, how does the new Kohen become initiated - he generally gets initiated by doing service with the 8 articles of clothing of the Kohen Gadol, but the service on Yom Kippur is performed with only 4 garments? The Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur wore a belt of linen which was different than his usual belt which was sha'atnez (wool and linen mixed). Was this the same as what a regular Kohen wears? There is a disagreement about this. If the belt was different, then his initiation could be done by wearing the clothing, but if it was the same as a regular Kohen, he wouldn't stand out in any way and would need to be initiated some other way. What happens to his clothes after he finishes using them on Yom Kippur? If a Kohen Gadol becomes disqualified and someone takes his place, what happens to each of them when the Kohen Gadol is no longer disqualified? Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Yosi disagree about this issue.

Yoma 11 - April 22, 10 Iyar Apr 22, 2021

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Today's daf is sponsored by Shana Lowell for the refuah of Bobby Schochet, Shaina Rochel bat Rivka. Bobby is an artist, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is both loyal and giving, and has always been supportive of women's learning. And for a refuah shleima for Noach Avraham ben Batya Shana.

What types of places are obligated in mezuza? Rav Kahana and Rabbi Yehuda disagree regarding a storage room. The gemara brings various braitot and explains them according to each opinion. Is the house of a woman or partners obligated? Why would one think it is not? Can those houses also become a leprous house? How are the verses, which are masculine and singular to be understood? What about a shul?

Yoma 10 - April 21, 9 Iyar Apr 21, 2021

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Today's daf is sponsored by Ellen Golub in loving memory of her aunt, Lottie Cohen, on her seventh yahrzeit. "Auntie Lottie spoke a beautiful Yiddish and was a woman of extraordinary patience, love, and generosity of spirit. Yehi zichrona li'vracha." And by Yoni Bock to his partner Ron Kaplan on achieving a half-century milestone. "From never having studied a page of Talmud to taking time to tackle daf yomi daily, you are an inspiration. Happy birthday! Ad meah v'esrim." And for a refuah shleima for Noach Avraham ben Batya Shana.

How do we know the Persians came from Yefet? The gemara brings lists of names in Genesis Chapter 10 and explains what they are referring to. Will the Persians fall into the hands of the Romans or the reverse? Is the Lishkat Parhedrin obligated in a mezuza or not? Rabbi Yehuda and the rabbis disagree. They also have the same a similar debate regarding a mezuza on a sukka but their opinions there contradict their opinions here. How is that contradiction resolved?

Yoma 9 - April 20, 8 Iyar Apr 20, 2021

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This week's learning is dedicated by Audrey Mondrow in memory of her precious mother Bessie "Nanny" Mauskopf, Basya Leah bat Meir Yehuda and Tzevia Chaya. "A woman who not only practiced the Torah laws but by her actions and her being, taught us the thread that holds the entire Torah together and that is the manner in which she conducted herself.

The gemara quotes a mishna about bakers who buy wheat from people who are considered am haaretz and uses it to show another situation where the parhedrin is used. The gemara again speaks of the bad situation in the Second Temple where high priests were replaced at least once a year (except for a few exceptions). Why was the mishkan destroyed in Shilo? Why were the first Temple and second Temple destroyed? What sins were rampant in those times? Rabbi Yochanan and Reish Lakish disagree on when it was worse - in the first Temple or in the second Temple? Reish Lakish claims that now there is no temple but there is Torah study and Rabbi Yochanan said that the temple is more important. They have another argument – Why did the divine presence not rest in the second Temple? Was it because not everyone immigrated to Israel in the days of Ezra or because the Persians were also involved in the building of the Temple?

Yoma 8 - April 19, 7 Iyar Apr 19, 2021

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Today's daf is dedicated for a refuah shleima for Basmat bat Yardena and Noach Avraham ben Batya Shana.

How do Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon extrapolate the different parts of the verse relating to the tzitz each according to their interpretation? Are there other tannaim who debate the issue: is impurity overridden or is it entirely permitted? How many of the days do they sprinkle the Kohen Gadol before Yom Kippur and the Kohen who burned the red heifer? Why is the room where the Kohen Gadol goes called "Lishkat Parhedrin"?

Yoma 7 - April 18, 6 Iyar Apr 18, 2021

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Rav Nachman and Rav Sheshet disagree regarding whether impurity is pushed aside or entirely permitted in cases involving the public. The gemara brings three tannaitic sources (including Tosefta Menachot Chapter 3) to raise difficulties against Rav Nachman, but answers them. From the answers, it becomes clear that Rav Nachman held that there were a few exceptions to the rule and there are cases where the impurity is not entirely permitted. Then they bring one source against Rav Sheshet and answer it by saying that it's a tannaitic debate whether or not impurity is pushed aside or entirely permitted. The tannaitic debate relates to the tzitz of the Kohen Gadol and whether it worked while it was on his forehead only or even if it were hanging on a peg. Some of the other sources brought also mentioned the tzitz and discussed when it was needed.

Yoma 6 - Shabbat April 17, 5 Iyar Apr 16, 2021

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Today's daf is dedicated by Hannah and Michael Piotrkowski for a refuah shleima of Yaakov Haim Ben Saada, a man who is an awesome presence in his family. May he heal from COVID and return to his family in full health.

What are the proof texts for the different opinions regarding how Moshe dressed Aharon and his sons with the avnet, belt: all at once or one after the other? How could Moshe possibly have dressed them at the same time? Why does the Kohen Gadol need to be separated from his wife? What are they concerned about? Is this only according to one opinion or does it also fit in with the rabbi's opinion about one who has relations with his wife and she later finds out she is menstruating? Can one infer from here that one who becomes impure from having relations with a menstruating woman goes to the mikveh during the day or at night? Why are we not concerned that the Kohen Gadol will become impure from a dead body? Does this connect to the debate regarding whether impurity is overridden when it comes to communal obligations or entirely nullified?

Yoma 5 - April 16, 4 Iyar Apr 16, 2021

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The shiurim this week are dedicated by the Balkany Family for refuah shleima of Noach Avraham ben Batya Shana. And by Yonatan Hober for a refuah shleima and a successful operation for Bosmat bat Yardena.

What are the differences between the approaches of Rabbi Yochanan and Rabbi Chanina regarding whether or not all the details of the days of the inauguration were essential or only those that were essential on an ongoing basis, after the first days of inauguration? The four differences would be regarding smicha, tenufa, separation seven days before of the Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur, and his having to wear the clothes and be anointed for seven days before starting to work as the Kohen Gadol. The gemara explains for each how we know they are not essential on an ongoing basis? The one who holds everything done at the inauguration was essential, from where is that derived? How did Moshe dress Aharon and his sons? There is a contradiction in the verses and the gemara brings two different approaches to understanding how it was done.

Yoma 4 - Yom HaAzmaut, April 15, 3 Iyar Apr 15, 2021

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Our learning today will be in honor of the State of Israel celebrating 73 years of independence. And in honor of Dr. Haya Shames who was chosen to light a beacon at the Independence Day ceremony of Neve Daniel, a beacon representing Torah study and more specifically Daf Yomi learning. Haya is a Dr. of Neuro Optometry and mother of six. She has lead many women to their Daf Yomi journey, has completed the Shas and is now in her second cycle. Yasher Koach! And by Bracha Rutner in memory of her mother, Anna Rutner - Sara bat Yom Tov. "She was the kindest person and curious about the world. When you spoke to her she gave you her full attention and asked you questions about your life and made you feel special. She loved learning, people and her family." And for a refuah shleima for Bosmat bat Yardena.

The gemara delves into the two different approaches to the derivation for the 7 days of separation of the Kohen Gadol before Yom Kippur – either from the inauguration days or from the giving of the Torah. Questions are raised and braitot are brought to prove each side. How does the debate regarding the verses from Shmot 24 about Moshe going into the cloud relate to this. Was that event before or after the giving of the Torah. Was the Torah given on the 6th of Sivan or the 7th? Was the cloud mentioned in Shmot 24 covering Moshe or the mountain? Were the six days leading up to the receiving of the Torah or was it after the Torah was received and it was before Moshe was to speak to God to learn the rest of the Torah?

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