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Chullin 5 - May 5, 18 Iyar

After explaining that the source for Rav Anan's statement in the name of Shmuel, that one can trust the slaughter of a person who worships idols was …

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Chullin 4 - May 4, 17 Iyar

Abaye and Rava each found support for their respective positions in a braita - Abaye from the first sentence and Rava from the second. How does each …

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Chullin 3 - May 3, 16 Iyar

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Following the presentation of Raba bar Ulla's interpretation, the Gemara introduces five alternative explanations of the Mishna. After s…

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Chullin 2 - Shabbat May 2, 15 Iyar

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The Mishna rules that all are permitted to slaughter animals, and if they do, the meat is kosher. While establishing this broad permissi…

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Introduction to Masechet Chullin with Dr. Ayelet Hoffman Libson

Introduction to Masechet Chullin

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Menachot 110 - May 1, 14 Iyar

Rav Huna differentiates between those living in exile in Babylonia and those living in other places regarding their nature.

Rav Chisda (or Rav) is qu…

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Menachot 109 - April 30, 13 Iyar

A third challenge is brought against the ruling of Raba bar Avuha, which posits that one who vows to bring "an ox from my oxen" must provide his best…

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Menachot 108 - April 29, 12 Iyar

Six containers were used in the Temple for collecting voluntary offerings, for which six different explanations are provided to clarify their specifi…

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Menachot 107 - April 28, 11 Iyar

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The Mishna lists various vows, such as "I vow to bring gold to the Temple" or "I vow to bring wine," and specifies the exact quantities …

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Menachot 106 - April 27, 10 Iyar

The Mishna rules that if one vows to bring a mincha (meal offering) but cannot recall which type, they must bring all five standard types. Abaye expl…

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