Monthly Archives: June 2017

IN the parsha of Chukat Israel complains of no water after death of Miriam. Hashedm tells Moshe and Aaron to assemble the people and then commands Moshe to talk to the rock. We all know that instead of talking he … Continue reading →

The Talmud is discussing the validity of declarations of gifts made by a dying person. In the middle of this technical discussion, the Talmud goes off on a tangent. It says if the wind is blowing north that is good … Continue reading →

The Talmud Bava Basra continues with its discussion of inheritance. The Mishna on 140b begins strangely with the “TumTum”, or the child who gender is ambiguous and the Talmud wants to know it status an for inheritance. On the page … Continue reading →

The parsha Bahalotscha starts with the description of Aaron lighting the Menorah. Rashi asks his famous question: why is the parsha of the Menorah preceded by the gifts the 12 princes brought in honor of the 12 days of leading … Continue reading →