The concept behind an eiruv is that the people making it join together as one large household. Each…
Shelach Lecha: The Little Things
Sefer Bamidbar describes not only the physical locale of the Jewish people, but their spiritual…
Eiruvin 65: Extracurricular Reading
One of the key components of the legal discussions of the Talmud is the bringing of proof texts to…
Eiruvin 64a-65a: L'Chaim, Yom Kippur, and Sin
One of the methods used to help people remember those whom they meet is the mnemonic device of…
Beha'alotcha: What Goes Up Must Come Down
"It was in the second year, on the 20th day of the second month, that the cloud [of glory]…
Eiruvin 63a: May We Debate?
The teacher/student relationship is a most special one. A teacher must treat his student as…
Eiruvin 60b: He's Only a Prophet
To tell someone that his words are those of prophecy would seem to be the highest compliment one…
Shavuot: Whose Torah Is It?
The holiday of Shavuot is, outside of the observant Jewish community, a much-neglected holiday. It…
Eiruvin 54b: Over and Over and Over
The mitzva of Talmud Torah consists of both learning Torah, and knowing Torah. And of the two, it…
Eiruvin 53a: A Great Speaker
As is well known, our tradition places great importance on proper speech. While we generally view…
Some Thoughts on Yom Yerushalayim
"There are ten [levels of] holiness; the land of Israel is holier than all other countries, and…
Eiruvin 46b: Ignoring the Rules
While the basis of Jewish law (and much more) is to be found in the Talmud, the Talmud, in and of…
Behar-Bechukotai: End of the Story
“These are the commandments that G-d has commanded Moshe to the children of Israel on Mount…
Eiruvin 43a: Too Busy for Mashiach
One of the educational goals of the Sages--especially as the exile wore on--was was to…
Eiruvin 41b: The Face of Gehenom
We have often discussed the terrible tragedy of poverty. Without changing that perspective,…
Eiruvin 41b: Going Out of Your Mind
Poverty is a terrible curse, one that has been the unfortunate lot of many Jews over the years.…
Eiruvin 36b: My Teacher, My Friend
The Daf Yomi thought is dedicated by the family of Dr. Solomon Burack, ob"m in observance…
Eiruvin 31a: Home Sweet Home
Both an eiruv techumim, which allows one to walk an additional 2,000 cubits (…