Yevamot 15:1

Yevamot 15:1

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

This tractate deals primarily with complicated cases that test the Torah’s dictate that if a man dies childless, his younger brother is obligated to marry the widow (Deut. 25:5-6). Mingled with these discussions are the consideration of many other situations involving widowhood, divorce, and remarriage.

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Ketubah 12:3

Ketubah 12:3

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

What advice does the Talmud offer for estate skirmishes?

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Nedarim 9:1

Nedarim 9:1

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

If a person takes a rash vow, what factors can be summoned to release him?

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Nazir 6:1

Nazir 6:1

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

What is a Nazirite, and what must he do?

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Sotah 7:1-2

Sotah 7:1-2

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

Is Hebrew necessary in Jewish ritual life? When and why?

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Gittin 9:1

Gittin 9:1

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

Can a man control the marriage options of his ex-wife?

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Kiddushin 3:1

Kiddushin 3:1

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

What is the status of a betrothal?

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Bava Kama 3:8

Bava Kama 3:8

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

Who is liable in a rear-end collision?

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Bava Metziah 4:3

Bava Metziah 4:3

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

How is the customer to be protected from fraud?

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Bava Batra 2:11

Bava Batra 2:11

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

What is the responsibility of a landowner to prevent his foliage from damaging the property of a neighbor?

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Sanhendrin 3:7

Sanhendrin 3:7

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

Should internal court deliberations be public or secret?

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Makkot 3:4

Makkot 3:4

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

Should a person be allowed to escape punishment by undoing his transgression?

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Shavuot 3:8

Shavuot 3:8

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

What types of oaths are invalid?

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Avodah Zarah 3:4

Avodah Zarah 3:4

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

When does an idol own the bathhouse?

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Avot 3:9

Avot 3:9

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

What should be prioritized: wisdom or compassion?

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Horayot 1:2

Horayot 1:2

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

How up-to-date must you keep for compliance?

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Zevachim 4:6

Zevachim 4:6

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

What intentions are necessary to make a sacrifice valid?

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Menahot 3:7

Menahot 3:7

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

Is there partial credit for mitzvot?

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Bekhorot 4:4

Bekhorot 4:4

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

Is a judge personally liable for his flawed decisions?

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Arakhin 3:5

Arakhin 3:5

Jan 1, 2008 By Daniel Nevins | Text Study

When is verbal assault considered worse than physical damage?

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