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Tzav 5773: A Taste of Chometz

Posted on March 22, 2013 by tasteofyeshiva

Taste of Talmud Chometz comes in many shapes and sizes.  The Talmud (Pesachim 43) discusses their varying levels of prohibition.  Rabbi Eliezer says the punishment of Kares is only for one who eats Chometz that can be seen.  For eating … Continue reading →

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Akeidas Yitzchak – Emunas Chachamim

Posted on November 1, 2012 by tasteofyeshiva

Taste of Parasha How did Avraham Avinu have the strength to pass all of his difficult tests?  Following the test of Akeidas Yitzchak, G-d tells Avraham, “Now I know that you have Yirah (Genesis 22:12).”   Yirah is commonly translated as … Continue reading →

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Maaseh Avos Simman La’ Banim

Posted on October 25, 2012 by tasteofyeshiva

Taste of Prophecy “And Avraham walked through the land until the place of Shechem.  And Avraham dug wells, and there was a famine in the land and Avraham went down to Mitzrayim”, etc., etc.  The Ramban asks, “What is to … Continue reading →

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Parashas Mikaitz 5772- Chanukah: Commemoration or Perpetuation

Posted on March 4, 2012 by tasteofyeshiva

Parashas Mikaitz 5772 PDF Chanukah:  Commemoration or Perpetuation Taste of Talmud and Halacha Where can you find the laws of Chanukah discussed in the Talmud?  In Tractate Shabbos 21a-24a.  Why Tractate Shabbos?  The discussion begins with a comparison of the … Continue reading →

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