Daf Therapy - One Page A Day

Is Yom Kippur the only day that requires sequestration? Is there one sequestration or two? And a discussion between R Yochanan and Reish Lakosh on the source of sequestration

We begin tractate Yoma and discuss: preparing the High Priest for Yom Kippur, preparing the priest who performs the Red Heifer and the source for the priests’ sequestration

We continue learning about the importance of protesting against those who sin. The Talmud asks, is there death without sin? We discuss whether Reuven the son of Yaakov actually sinned. And we conclude with a discussion of whether the sons of Eli sinned.

How can goats and sheep go out into a public domain on Shabbos? What is the law about taking an animal out with it’s limbs tied together? What about holding the ropes of an animal on Shabbos? What things are animals not allowed to go out with? What is our responsibility to protest against those who sin? These questions answered on this Daf!

We continue our discussion of what saddles are permitted for animals to wear on Shabbos; Things carries because of the pain or pleasure of an animal; Cures for animals on Shabbos; Protecting the udder of an animal on Shabbos; and we learn about some definitions of tough terms. Oh and there’s a one armed woman too, so yeah.

Is excessive protection of an animal permitted regarding a bit? What about taking an animal out into the public domain with a chain or a ring? What are the different types of needles? What types of saddles are permitted for an animal to wear on Shabbos?

Insulating something to keep it cold; A pot cover that insulates; We start a new chapter; Preventing an animal from going out on Shabbos

Designating items for permitted uses; designating dirt; Things with which one can wash himself on Shabbos; Returning something to state of being

The laws of insulating using wet things; Other materials we can use for insulating food; Whether hides are Muktzah; The source for why there are 39 types of prohibited labor

We learn about how the rabbis handled some transgressions that took place in the house of the Exilarch. What is the law regarding moving materials used for insulation? And we learn the rule of connection, and which utensils are considered connected.

We continue discussing the laws of moving permitted thing along with forbidden things. We talk about whether we can reassemble things that had come apart on Shabbos. We bring down the rule regarding catching sparks in a utensil. We then finish this chapter of the Talmud and begin a new chapter, initially discussing Hatmanah, insulating foods.

Moving a candelabrum on Shabbat; and What do we do with something you never expected to use?

We delve into the opinion of Rebbe Shimon - is there a prohibition against Muktzah or not? And how does Rebbe Yochanan rule on this ?

What happens do oil left in a lamp? What types of lamps are Muktzah on Shabbos? We learn the prohibition of “Muktzah Machmas Issur”, something that is set aside due to prohibition.

The laws of moving a vessel in order to prevent a loss. In what way does one make a vessel Muktzah? Can we move a vessel for the sake of something that is Muktzah? What happens if we have to move a body on Shabbos?

We learn the principle of “an action that is not necessary for its own sake” and the principle of “unintentional acts”. Are we allowed to mix hot and cold water on Shabbos? What about adding salt or spices to a boiling pot? Listen on!

The laws of bathing in a river. Can we use hot water from a kettle? Can we even put hot water into a kettle? Find out here!

How much of the body is a person allowed to bathe on Shabbos? We also discuss the decrees issues by the Sages against bathing on Shabbos. Lastly we discuss whether heating oil is allowed on Shabbos

The laws of cooking with hot items which were heated by the sun or by fire; A dispute about bathing on Shabbos.

What happens when you forget and leave a pot on the stove so that it cooked on Shabbos? What are the conditions that would allow us to return a pot to the stove? What is the difference between a stove and oven and a Kupach? We answer these questions and more !

We learn the laws of placing a pot near a stove on Shabbos; the importance of putting ashes on the coals and we learn about certain foods that are improved by leaving them on the stove.

We finish the current chapter by discussing things who’s name has changed through the ages. And we begin chapter 3 of Shabbat, discussing the laws of leaving a pot on the stove or returning it to the stove on Shabbat.

In this Daf we learn how Shabbat was brought in during the time of the Talmud. We discuss moving a shofar and a trumpet on Shabbat.

We learn about the things that must be done before dark on Friday and we try to determine a precise definition for twilight.

We continue the discussion of reward and punishment. We discussed instances where certain illnesses were sent as punishment for sins. And finally we discuss the famous story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and his son in the cave.

We discuss Rabbinical Talmudic descriptions of punishments that come at times of danger, The causes of early death, and rewards and punishments of other mitzvot.

We learn about the patience of Hillel. The midah of Fear of Heaven. And we continue to discuss liability for extinguishing a wick. We end the page with a discussion of special mitzvot for women.

We get into a fascinating discussion of the books of Kohelet and Proverbs. We learn the law of moving something prohibited by using something permitted. Finally, we learn not to bet against Hillel!

The offspring of guilt offering substitutes; The substitute ofba firstborn and the tithe; Bringing firstborn sacrifices from outside Israel; Eating the tithe inside the walls of the Temple; We finish Chapter 3

What actually makes up a Temurah? We also discuss the substitutes of guilt offerings and their offspring.

What happens to a female guilt offering? And a great debate between the Rabbis and Rebbe Shimon

We continue the discussion of which substitutes and offspring are offered; offering the offspring of peace offerings; the offspring of Thanksgiving offerings and it's substitutes

Intentional substitutions; Animals that do not become sanctified; We finish Chapter 2 of the Tractate; Offspring and substitutes of sanctified animals

We continue the discussion of forgotten laws; The laws of sin offerings whose owners have died; Stringencies of substitutes and sanctified animals

We get into a fascinating discussion regarding the sacrifices that the returning exiles brought and we learn about the last “clusters” or leaders of the Jewish people without flaws

We start chapter 2 of the Tractate. The differences between individual offerings and public offerings; Meal offerings and libations; Writing down the Oral Torah; Times and places for bringing private offerings.

We finish our discussion about what in fact makes a valid sacrificial substitute and we finish Chapter 1 of the Tractate

We discuss the intricate nature of laws that go according to certain proportions. How do we get there?

Continuing the discussion of what to do when one sanctifies limbs of an animal or part of an animal

A sacrifice that was designated holy by someone else; Can you consecrate the potential offspring of an animal?

When does substitution actually take effect? How to deal with multiple substitutions; the many dilemmas of Rabbi Avin

We continue the discussion of ownership of a first born animal, including what happens when a firstborn animal is sold

The transgressions that apply to blemished animals and other forms of consecrated items; and who actually owns a firstborn animal.

What exactly are Abaye and Rava arguing about? Let's find out!

Does the Torah punish for transgressions that do not take effect? A classic debate between Abaye and Rava

Separating Terumah before first fruits; A negative commandment that is "fixed" by a positive commandment: Does the Torah punish for negative prohibitions that do not take effect

Intentional and accidental vows and the punishment for cursing others are among the highlights of this Daf

In this episode, we learn the first page of Tractate Temurah