Take One Daf Yomi

In today’s Talmud pages, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 36 and 37, the sages turn to the topic of curses, this time discussing an instance in which a person curses himself. It seems like a harmless practice, but what deeper idea do the rabbis draw from it? Listen and find out.

In today’s Talmud page, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 35, the sages continue their discussion and bring up yet another category - promises. How is a promise different from an oath or a vow? Listen and find out.

In today’s Talmud pages, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 31, 32, 33, and 34, the sages zoom out for a moment, discussing the bigger picture implications of distancing oneself from falsehoods. What are those implications? Listen and find out.

In today’s Talmud pages, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 29 and 30, the sages discuss the difference between and oath and a vow, and between and oath made in vain and a false oath. What, exactly, are the differences, and what are the moral implications of each? Listen and find out.

In today’s Talmud page, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 28, the sages discuss one of the most well-known cases of oath taking - the Nazir. What can these laws tell us about people who convert to Judaism ? Listen and find out.

Delve into the fascinating world of oaths and mitzvot. Discover whether a promise to fulfill an already obligatory commandment counts as an empty oath. Learn how obligations can impact liability and how sometimes oaths can serve as motivational tools. Engage with the wisdom of the sages as they explore these intricate relationships and their implications in daily life.

In today’s Talmud page, ⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 26, the sages discuss oaths of abstinence when you are really starving. Do you need to atone, or does Pikuach Nefesh cover you? Listen and find out. 

In today’s Talmud pages, ⁠⁠Shevuot 24 and 25⁠, our sages continue their discussion of oaths. What happens when somebody makes a promise too impossible to keep? We look back on an enlightening and vulnerable conversation we had with the singer Matisyahu, which beautifully illustrates this very idea. Listen to find out more. 

Today’s Talmud page, ⁠Shevuot 22 and 23, our sages continue their discussion of oaths, this time pertaining to the laws of kashrut. What do the laws of oaths have to do with the purpose of Jewish dietary laws? Listen and find out.

Today’s Talmud page, Shevuot 21, our sages continue their discussion of oaths. The gemara discusses the difference between a false oath, and an oath taken in vain. What's the difference, and what can that teach us about maintaining hope during difficult times? Listen and find out.