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Beyond the Daf - Hadran

Hadran: Advancing Talmud Study for Womenhadran.org.il
Welcome to Hadran: Beyond the Daf where you will discover enlightening shiurim led by remarkable women, delving deep into the intricacies of Talmudic teachings, and exploring relevant and thought-provoking topics that arise from the Daf. This podcast is more than just a study session; it's a platform dedicated to empowering women scholars, fostering diverse perspectives, and creating female Jewish role models. Tune in to be inspired, informed, and engaged in the vibrant world of Torah learning and discussions. Daf Yomi shiurim podcast: Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran hadran.org.il
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Episodes

Din & Daf: The World of Shevuot with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain The World of Court-Mandated Shevuot (Oaths) source sheet The opening mishnah in Bava Metzia requires an oath to be taken in order to split the (value of the) garment being held by both parties. This brings us into the world of oaths between litigants. In this shiur, we will give an overview of that area of rabbinic law. Dr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.il...

Mar 07, 202431 min

Din & Daf: Resolving Ownership Disputes with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain source sheet The opening mishnah in Bava Metzia is about two people holding the same found garment and is an important springboard for discussions about the different ways that ownership disputes are resolved throughout Shas. In this shiur, we will offer a general overview of the different methodologies used by Chazal to resolve such disputes, and what variables determine those methods. Dr. Elana Stein Hai...

Feb 29, 202433 min

Din & Daf: The Psychology of Ownership with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain משמעות יאוש בגזילה Bava Kamma 111b source sheet Ownership is both physical and mental/emotional according to halakhah. This can be seen through examples in which an owner’s mental relationship to an object has changed. In this shiur, we will examine the case of יאוש as just such an example. The despair (יאוש) experienced by those who have had something stolen from them impacts the halakhic status of that i...

Feb 20, 202427 min

Din & Daf: Katan - The Evolution of a Category

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain קטן וקטנה - The Evolution of a Category Source sheet Is the age of adulthood 12 (for girls) and 13 (for boys) in every realm of halakhah? The answer might surprise you. In rabbinic literature, the age of adulthood originally ranged depending on the issue and the person, but at some stage it was established as a uniform 12 for girls and 13 for boys. This shiur describes this evolution. This shiur is the thi...

Feb 14, 202432 min

Din & Daf: Cheresh - Does a deaf person have the halakhic status of חרש.ת today?

Does a deaf person have the halakhic status of חרש.ת today? Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain This is the second in our 3-part series on חרש שוטה וקטן. This week, we discuss the theory behind a חרש.ת being treated as a שוטה and whether that still applies today. Note: the focus of this shiur is not ruling halakhah l’maaseh, but understanding the ideas behind this halakhic discussion. source sheet dinanddaf@hadran.org.il...

Feb 08, 202426 min

Din & Daf: Who is a Shotah/Shoteh? with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study Who is a Shotah/Shoteh? Bava Kamma 88a We frequently read of the categories of the חרש, שוטה וקטן, one who is both deaf and mute, one who is non compos mentis and one who is still a minor, none of whom are halakhically considered בני דעת. As such, their participation as halakhic actors is limited. In this session, we will examine specifically the category of שוטה. ⁠Source sheet⁠⁠ Dr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.il...

Jan 30, 202432 min

Din & Daf: When Peshat and Derash Do Not Match (Episode 5) with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study When Peshat and Derash Do Not Match - An Eye for an Eye “עין תחת עין” as Monetary Compensation - .בבא קמא פג:-פד A main feature of rabbinic literature is the interpretation of the Torah she-bichtav. What are we to make of rabbinic interpretation of pesukim that seem to conflict with the plain meaning of the pesukim themselves? We will use the case of עין תחת עין being understood as monetary compensation as our case study. Printable...

Jan 24, 202433 min

Din & Daf: Getting Someone Else to do Your Dirty Work (Episode 4) with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Getting someone else to do your dirty work אין שליח לדבר עבירה Dr. Elana Stein Hain - dinanddaf@hadran.org.il source sheet In halakhah, the excuse, “But she told me to do it!” or “But it was his idea!” does not pass muster. Only the person who committed the wrong gets punished, not the person who suggested the idea or even sent the other person to commit the wrong on their behalf! While it is perfectly sen...

Jan 18, 202433 min

Din & Daf: Do We Trust People (Episode 3) with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Do we trust people to do the right thing? The Case of ב”ק עא) מעשה שבת) Dr. Elana Stein Hain - dinanddaf@hadran.org.il Halakhah is a system designed for people to follow. And people are flawed!! We can be dishonest, self-serving, exploitative, etc. (How) should halakhic rulings try to correct for how people might exploit legal leniencies in dishonest ways? The case of ruling on whether an item changed/made by Shabbat violation may be used by Jews is one site where this question is addressed. We ...

Jan 10, 202430 min

Din & Daf: Forced Transactions (Episode 2) with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Should a transaction that has been coerced be considered valid by Jewish law? Should the law care about the internal feelings or misgivings of someone who is being forced into making a sale or giving a sacrifice or even giving a writ of divorce? Why or why not? source sheet Bava Kamma 62

Jan 09, 202435 min

Din & Daf (NEW): Dinei Shamayim (Episode 1) with Dr. Elana Stein Hain

New Series by Hadran! Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Source Sheet In each session, we will delve into conceptual explorations of halakhic phenomena. From examining the interplay between law and morality in חיוב בדיני שמים to evaluating the significance of subjective thought versus performance in halakhic transactions, or even understanding the transformation of products shaped by violating Shabbat, each discussion focuses on uncovering ...

Dec 27, 202331 min
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