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Pesachim

פסחים

59 shiurim · 2 dafim covered

99b

Daf 99b

1 shiur

Aggadita
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Pesach

Marriage Between Klal Yisroel and Chag HaMatzos - Understanding the Yerushalmi

An exploration of the Yerushalmi's comparison of eating matzah on Erev Pesach to being with one's kallah before marriage. The shiur develops the concept that Klal Yisroel is 'married' to Yom Tov itself, not the matzah.

38:38
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118b

Daf 118b

1 shiur

Aggadita
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YisroShavuos

Kabbalah at Sinai: Understanding Na'aseh V'Nishma

An analysis of why God forced the Torah on Israel at Mount Sinai despite their willing acceptance, exploring what 'na'aseh v'nishma' truly means and its implications for our relationship with mitzvot.

36:31
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Unassigned

57 shiurim — daf not yet assigned

Gemara
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Pesach

Mitzvos Tzrichos Kavana: Intent in Maror and Karpas

A deep analysis of Pesachim 114b examining whether one needs specific intent (kavana) to fulfill the mitzvah of maror when eating it during karpas, exploring fundamental disagreements between Rashi and Tosafos.

50:06
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Aggadita
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Vayigash

Two Approaches to Marital Relations During Famine

Rabbi Zweig analyzes the apparent contradiction between Yosef avoiding relations during famine versus Levi conceiving Yocheved during the same period, exploring fundamental questions about Jewish unity and empathy for others' suffering.

53:41
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Aggadita
Thursday Night
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BoPesach

Midnight as Transcendence of Time in Yetzias Mitzrayim

An in-depth analysis of why we must perceive ourselves as personally experiencing the Exodus, exploring the metaphysical concept of 'chatzos halayla' (midnight) as existing beyond the confines of time itself.

52:34
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 114a: Dipping Requirements and Intentionality in Mitzvot

An analysis of the Mishnah's requirement for two dippings at the Seder, focusing on the debate between Rashi and Tosafot regarding whether hasaibah (reclining) is needed for karpas, and exploring the fundamental question of whether mitzvot require specific intention (kavana).

50:40
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Gemara
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Pesach

Tosfos Yom Tov and the Relationship Between Pesach and Matzah

An in-depth analysis of Tosfos on Pesachim 99b examining why one cannot eat matzah when accepting Yom Tov early, exploring the fundamental connection between Korban Pesach and the mitzvah of matzah.

50:04
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b: Two Dinim of Shabbos - Chefetz vs Gavra

Rabbi Zweig analyzes Rashi's apparent contradiction regarding Shabbos violation, proposing two distinct dinim: one affecting the chefetz (sanctity) of Shabbos and another affecting the gavra (person).

1:20:13
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Gemara
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Pesach

Tosefes Yom Tov and the Nature of Early Acceptance

Rabbi Zweig explores the fundamental nature of Tosefes Yom Tov through analyzing seemingly contradictory Tosfos texts about whether one can fulfill mitzvos when accepting a holiday early.

57:29
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Gemara
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Pesach

Four Cups of Wine on Pesach: Two Distinct Mitzvos

An analysis of Pesach 99b exploring whether the four cups of wine fulfill one mitzvah or two separate obligations - commemorating the Exodus versus personal celebration of freedom.

1:01:22
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b - Understanding Erev Pesach Eating Restrictions

Rabbi Zweig analyzes Tosafos's difficult questions about the Mishnah's prohibition on eating before the Pesach Seder and develops a new understanding distinguishing between Rabbinic restrictions during the day versus Torah obligations at night.

55:22
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Gemara
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Pesach

Erev Pesach Eating Restrictions and the Four Cups

An analysis of why eating is prohibited on Erev Pesach from mincha time onward, exploring various interpretations of 'ad shetechashech' and the sources for the four cups of wine.

57:03
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GemaraHolidays
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Pesach

Pesachim 114b: The Order of Bringing Food to the Seder Table

Analysis of the Mishnah's laws regarding when to bring the charoset, matzah, and other Seder foods to the table, focusing on the dispute between Rashbam and Tosafos about whether the table is brought before or after karpas.

41:34
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 100a: Interrupting Meals for Shabbos and Pesach

An in-depth analysis of the Talmudic debate about whether one must interrupt an ongoing meal when Shabbos or Pesach begins, exploring the fundamental concepts of kavod Shabbos (honoring Shabbos) versus seudah Shabbos (the Shabbos meal).

53:37
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Gemara
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Kavod Shabbos vs. Seudah Shabbos: The Gemara's Analysis

An in-depth analysis of Pesachim 114b exploring the fundamental dispute between Rav Yehuda and Rav Yosi regarding when one must stop eating before Shabbos, and the underlying concepts of kavod Shabbos versus seudah Shabbos.

1:00:42
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Aggadita
Thursday Night
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The Mekoshesh Etzim: Shabbos as Community Experience

An analysis of the wood-gatherer's Shabbos violation, exploring how individual desecration affects the entire community's Shabbos experience and the dual nature of Shabbos violations.

49:53
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b: The Laws of Eating Before Shabbos and Pesach

An analysis of the Gemara's discussion regarding Rabbi Yossi and Rabbi Yehuda's dispute about eating on Erev Shabbos versus Erev Pesach, exploring the Rambam's approach to kavod Shabbos.

43:20
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 5b-6a: Ein Li Elah BiNachri - Chametz Ownership Dynamics

A deep analysis of Pesachim 5b-6a examining the complex laws of chametz ownership when non-Jews are involved, exploring the principle of 'ein li elah binachri' and the mechanics of bailment relationships that determine liability for bal yeira'eh.

1:21:26
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 7a: Matzos Found, Statistical Probability in Halacha

Analysis of matzos found in Jerusalem before Pesach and whether they can be assumed to be purchased with ma'aser sheini money. Explores the principles of 'samech miyut la-palga' (relying on minority with majority) and statistical probability in halachic decision-making.

1:06:25
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6b: Bitul Chametz and Mechuyav L'Saref

Rabbi Zweig analyzes a complex Gemara discussing whether one can be mevatel (nullify) chametz after zman isur (when the prohibition begins) and the obligation to burn chametz found on Pesach.

1:05:48
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Aggadita
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Ben Azai's Baldness Comment: Torah Learning as Fulfilling Procreation

An analysis of Ben Azai's cryptic statement comparing other sages to garlic peels except for 'this baldy' (Rabbi Akiva), exploring how intense Torah learning can fulfill the mitzvah of procreation and the relationship between marriage and spiritual growth.

42:56
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Gemara
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Pesach

Bal Yeiraeh UBal Yimatzei - Two Types of Bitul Chametz

Analysis of Rambam's distinction between two different types of bitul chametz - one for tashbitu (removal from reshus) and another for bal yeiraeh ubal yimatzei (separation from personal connection).

1:03:22
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6b: Bal Yeira'eh, Bal Yimatzei, and Bittul Chametz Part 2

Deep analysis of Rashi's interpretation of the requirement for bittul chametz, examining the tension between bittul b'lev (nullification in the heart) versus verbal declaration, and how this addresses the prohibitions of bal yeira'eh and bal yimatzei.

1:00:05
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Gemara
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Pesach

Bal Yeira'eh and Bal YiMatzei: The Nature of Bitul on Pesach

An analysis of Pesachim 6b exploring why one must nullify chametz crumbs (perurin) that don't require searching, examining the complex relationship between ownership, nullification (bitul), and the biblical prohibitions of possessing chametz.

56:18
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 114b: Mitzvos Tzrichos Kavanah in Maror and Karpas

An in-depth analysis of the Talmudic debate between Reish Lakish, Rav Huna, and Rav Hisda regarding whether one needs proper intention (kavanah) to fulfill mitzvos, specifically examining the case of using maror for both karpas and the Pesach mitzvah.

34:51
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 115a - Hillel's Practice and Mitzvos Mevatlim

An analysis of the Gemara's discussion about Hillel's practice of eating matzah and maror together, focusing on whether mitzvos cancel each other out (mevatlim zu es zu) and the dispute between Hillel and the Chachamim.

38:06
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 115a: Matzah and Maror Compatibility - When Mitzvos Conflict

Analysis of the Talmudic principle of 'mitzvos mevatalos zu es zu' (mitzvos nullify each other) through the case of eating matzah and maror together, examining when rabbinic and Torah obligations conflict.

43:28
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 115a: Hasava Requirements and Hillel's Korech

An analysis of hasava (reclining) requirements for matzah and wine, followed by an examination of Hillel's practice of eating matzah and maror together and the principle of mitzvot ein mevatalot zu et zu.

57:13
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Gemara
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Pesach

Bitul Chametz: The Rambam's Revolutionary Understanding of Possession and Nullification

An in-depth analysis of the Rambam's groundbreaking interpretation of when bitul chametz works and why one can become liable for bal yera'eh on Pesach, revealing fundamental differences from other Rishonim.

59:24
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 114b: Mitzvos Tzrichos Kavanah - Intention in Mitzvah Performance

A detailed analysis of the fundamental question of whether mitzvos require specific intention (kavana) for fulfillment, explored through the laws of eating maror on Pesach when one only has maror available for both karpas and the mitzvah.

34:51
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Gemara
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Pesach

The Two Distinct Laws of Arba Kosos on Pesach Night

Rabbi Zweig analyzes Masechta Pesachim to reveal that arba kosos involves two separate mitzvot: one for telling the Exodus story and another for personal celebration of freedom.

59:45
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 108ab: Arba Kosos and the Obligation to Borrow for Mitzvos

An in-depth analysis of the complex sugya regarding when one is obligated to borrow money or ask for charity to perform mitzvos, particularly focusing on arba kosos and the concept of pirsumei nisa.

1:14:08
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Gemara
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Pesach, Chanukah

Pesachim 108ab: Arba Kosos Obligations and Rambam on Chanukah

A detailed analysis of the Mishnah's obligation regarding the four cups of wine on Pesach for the poor, comparing various Rishonim's interpretations and exploring the Rambam's parallel halachos in Hilchos Chanukah and Hilchos Shabbos.

24:18
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 108a: Do the Four Cups Require Heseba?

A detailed analysis of whether all four cups at the Seder require heseba (reclining), exploring the dispute between the Ran and Mishna Melech on when safek d'rabbanan l'kula applies versus when we must be stringent to avoid nullifying rabbinic decrees.

53:39
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 108a: The Nature and Requirements of Haseidah (Reclining)

Analysis of Gemara Pesachim 108a exploring the obligation of haseidah (reclining) during the Pesach Seder, examining the dispute between Rashi and Rashbam on medical dangers, and the Rambam's two-tiered understanding of reclining requirements.

53:49
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Gemara
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Pesach

Matzah Requires Heseibah: Two Separate Halachic Obligations

An analysis of Pesachim 108a exploring the dual nature of the obligation of heseibah (reclining) - one from sipur yetzias Mitzrayim (telling the Exodus story) and another inherent to eating matzah itself.

1:02:09
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b: Erev Pesach Laws and Matzah Requirements

Rabbi Zweig analyzes the Gemara's discussion of when matzah becomes forbidden on Erev Pesach and examines whether matzah shmurah and hand-baked matzah are halachically required beyond the first night of Pesach.

53:17
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b: Eating Matzah on Erev Pesach and the Concept of Letayovon

Rabbi Zweig analyzes Tosafot's difficult question about why eating is prohibited on Erev Pesach after shkiya, exploring the tension between the mitzvah of eating matzah letayovon (with appetite) versus fulfilling the zecher (remembrance) of korban Pesach.

45:52
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b: Two Levels of Hasaybah - Rambam's Analysis

An examination of Rambam's complex presentation of hasaybah (reclining), revealing two distinct halachot: a mitzvah of derech cheirus requiring proper furniture, and an issur against eating matzah/wine without any reclining gesture.

58:18
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b: Erev Pesach Eating Restrictions and Hasayvah Requirements

Analysis of the Mishnah's ruling that one may not eat close to minchah on Erev Pesach, exploring the machlokes between Rashi, Rashbam, and Rambam on the time restrictions, and examining the requirement of hasayvah (reclining) for all Jews, including the poor.

21:53
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 115a: Mitzvos Tzrichos Kavanah and Berakhah Timing

A detailed analysis of Talmudic dispute between Rav Huna and Rav Chistah regarding the proper timing for reciting berakhah on maror when one only has karpas available. Explores the principle of mitzvos tzrichos kavanah.

55:23
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 114b: Mitzvot Ain Tzrichas Kavana Analysis

An in-depth analysis of the Rambam's position on mitzvot ain tzrichas kavana, particularly regarding shofar blowing and the Seder, distinguishing between kavana to fulfill the mitzvah versus awareness of performing a mitzvah act.

40:33
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 114b: Mitzvot Tzrichos Kavanah in the Seder

A deep analysis of the Gemara's discussion of whether mitzvot require intention (kavana), focusing on the two dippings at the Seder and how this reveals fundamental principles about the role of intention in mitzvah performance.

56:20
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Gemara
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Pesach

Mitzvos Tzrichos Kavanah in Pesachim 114b - Karpas and Maror

Rabbi Zweig analyzes the complex Talmudic discussion about whether mitzvos require proper intention, focusing on the unique case where chazeret (lettuce) is used for both karpas and maror.

53:21
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Gemara
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Pesachim 7b: When to Make Brachos - Before or After the Mitzvah

Analysis of Tosafos' questions on when brachos are made - before or after the mitzvah action. Explores the halachic difference between making a bracha on the ma'aseh hamitzvah versus the kiyum hamitzvah.

46:07
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Gemara
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Pesach

Blessings on Mitzvot: Ma'aseh vs. Accomplishment in Talmudic Analysis

Deep analysis of Pesachim 7a-b examining the fundamental dispute between Rav Papi and Rav Papa regarding whether blessings on mitzvot focus on the action being performed or the accomplishment being achieved.

55:46
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Gemara
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Pesach

Bitul Chametz in Rambam - When Does Bitul Take Effect

Rabbi Zweig examines the complex laws of when bitul (nullification) of chametz is effective according to the Rambam, particularly analyzing the apparent contradiction between chametz yidua (known chametz) requiring destruction versus the Gemara's suggestion to nullify found chametz.

59:46
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6b: Perurin and the Concept of Chatzi Shiur

Rabbi Zweig analyzes a complex Gemara about crumbs (perurin) and their status regarding chametz on Pesach, exploring fundamental concepts of chatzi shiur (partial measures) and the obligation of tashbisu (destruction of chametz).

56:31
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b: The Mitzvah of Eating Matzah on Pesach Night

An analysis of Gemara Pesachim 99b exploring the nature and timing of the mitzvah to eat matzah, distinguishing between the holidays of Chag HaPesach and Chag HaMatzot.

50:00
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Gemara
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Pesach, Sukkos

Erev Pesach vs Erev Sukkos: When to Stop Eating

Rabbi Zweig analyzes the debate between the Rama and Mechaber regarding the time one must stop eating on Erev Pesach versus Erev Sukkos, exploring the underlying halachic principles and attempting to resolve apparent contradictions in their rulings.

58:37
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 99b: Timing of Matzah, Kiddush and Haseivah

Deep analysis of the Mishnah's requirement to wait until nightfall before eating on Pesach night, exploring Tosafos's extension from matzah to Kiddush and the puzzling language of "lo yochal ach yasheiv."

54:41
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6a: Davar HaGorem LiMamon and Chametz Responsibility

An analysis of when Jews become liable for chametz possession through indirect financial responsibility, exploring the disputes between the Rivash and Mishnah Melachim regarding agency and monetary obligation.

1:14:04
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6a: Yichad Lo Bayis - Depositing Chametz with a Gentile

An in-depth analysis of the Talmudic debate about depositing chametz with a gentile before Passover, exploring the conditions under which one remains liable for the chametz and the mechanism of yichad lo bayis (designating a house).

38:22
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6a: Chametz Belonging to Non-Jews in Jewish Possession

Analysis of the Gemara discussing when a Jew is obligated to remove chametz belonging to a non-Jew found in his domain, examining different scenarios of possession and responsibility.

1:02:23
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6a: Bitul Chametz and the Nature of Hefker

Analysis of when chametz becomes batel (nullified) on Pesach, examining Rashi's position that bitul creates hefker status and exploring the underlying principles of ownership, chashuv (importance), and the relationship between bitul and tashbitu.

1:05:57
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6a: Covering Chametz with a Vessel - Muktzeh vs. Prevention

An analysis of Gemara Pesachim 6a discussing whether one may cover chametz with a vessel on Yom Tov, examining the dispute between Rashi and Tosafot regarding muktzeh restrictions and the obligation of bitul (nullification).

1:06:50
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Gemara
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Pesach

The Nature of Bittul Chametz - Understanding Nullification Requirements

An in-depth analysis of Pesachim 6b examining the obligation to nullify chametz (bittul), the dispute between Rashi and Tosafot, and the complex relationship between nullification and destruction.

1:01:38
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Gemara
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Pesach

Pesachim 6a: Rambam's Approach to Chametz Responsibilities and Obligations

An in-depth analysis of the Rambam's understanding of chametz laws on Pesach, focusing on the distinction between personal chametz ownership and acting as a guardian (shomer) for others' chametz.

58:56
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Gemara
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Pesach, Rosh Hashanah

Mitzvos Tzrichos Kavanah: Rambam's Revolutionary Understanding

Rabbi Zweig analyzes the complex sugya of mitzvos tzrichos kavanah in Pesachim 114b, revealing how the Rambam's seemingly contradictory positions on kavanah actually reflect a fundamental distinction between intention for performing the act versus intention to fulfill the obligation.

53:05
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