Discovering Talmudic Principles
Discovering Talmudic Principles
Chabad.org: Binyomin Bitton
Join the Talmud’s discussion as we explore and debate various selected texts from the vast sea of the Talmud, and gain insight and appreciation of its rich knowledge. This series will help enhance your skills in Talmudic analysis and reasoning, whilst providing a window into the style and language of the Talmud, also known as the Gemara. These courses are taught by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, an expert Talmudic scholar, who masterfully presents the Talmud’s profound wisdom in a clear, easy to follow, and intellectually stimulating manner.
One Arrow, Two Results
This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principle of only issuing the more severe penalty when one action results in two different transgressions (it’s called ‘kim leh bederabah mineh’). In this class we compare and contrast three different scenarios where this principle would or would not apply.
Aug 13, 2017
1 hr 2 min
Video
Timing of Conviction
This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principles for cases where two different kinds of penalties are applicable: should only one or both sentences be administered? In this class we analyze exceptions to the principle of ‘administering only the greater penalty’ due to the timing of the transgression.
Aug 6, 2017
1 hr 9 min
Video
An Overview of the Types of Sentences
This Talmud series analyzes the judicial principles related to cases where two different sentences are applicable: should one or more sentences be administered? First, the class introduces the primary categories of punitive liability, and then discusses the issues in two liabilities for the same transgression.
Jul 24, 2017
1 hr
Video
Intent and Witnesses, Part 2
This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we continue to analyze the two differing views of Rabba and Rava in the case of agency for a ‘Get’ from out of town and to explain why the testimony of one witness is sufficient.
Feb 22, 2017
1 hr 8 min
Video
Intent and Witnesses, Part 1
This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we examine the practical differences between the two reasons offered by Rabba and Rava in the case of agency for a ‘Get’ from out of town…
Feb 9, 2017
1 hr 19 min
Video
The Rules of Agency
This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we explore the finer points of agency regarding a ‘Get’ from out of town…
Jan 25, 2017
1 hr 4 min
Video
Divorce: An Overview
This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we gain an basic overview to the Torah concept of divorce and the chief components needed for a valid ‘Get’ (bill of divorce).
Jan 12, 2017
56 min
Video
Inheritance or Gift?
This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, comparing the types of properties the father bequeaths and how to classify the firstborn’s double portion.
Dec 20, 2016
52 min
Video
Loans and Debts
This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, detailing the types of properties eligible to bequeath and how they should be divided. Learn the level of responsibility inheriting children have towards their father’s debt.
Dec 2, 2016
1 hr 22 min
Video
Probable Income
This class presents the Talmudic perspective on inheritance, focusing on the types of properties eligible to bequeath, and defining their designation for the purpose of how it should be divided.
Nov 23, 2016
1 hr 11 min
Video
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