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Dr. Ayelet Hoffmann Libson
Dr. Ayelet Hoffmann Libson is a scholar of Talmud and Jewish law, and serves as associate professor of law at the Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya. She has also served as the Gruss Visiting Professor of Talmudic Jurisprudence at Harvard and Penn Law Schools. She received a B.A. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from New York University. She is a graduate of the Matan Advanced Talmud Institute and the Beit Morasha Program in Jewish Law. Her publications have appeared in journals such as AJS Review, Jewish Quarterly Review, American Journal of Legal History and Oxford Journal of Law and Religion, and she is the author of Law and Self-Knowledge in the Talmud (Cambridge University Press, 2018).
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Nezikin: Piety, Ethics, Repentance

09.18.2025 | כ״ה באלול תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Zevachim

09.14.2025 | כ״א באלול תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Horayot

09.01.2025 | ח׳ באלול תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Avodah Zarah

06.18.2025 | כ״ב בסיון תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Shevuot

05.04.2025 | ו׳ באייר תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Bava Batra

06.27.2024 | כ״א בסיון תשפ״ד


Introduction to Masechet Bava Kamma

11.01.2023 | י״ז בחשון תשפ״ד


Intro to Masechet Kiddushin

08.12.2023 | כ״ה באב תשפ״ג
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Shevuot
A masechet centered on the power of speech and the weight of personal and communal accountability. Shevuot examines the laws of oaths, both intentional and inadvertent, and explores the consequences of violated commitments. It addresses the sacredness of words, atonement for false or mistaken oaths, and the implications of impurity in the Temple.

48 Dapim
Makkot
Makkot continues the themes of Masechet Sanhedrin, focusing on justice and retribution. It explores topics such as false witnesses (eidim zomemim), exile for unintentional manslaughter, and the laws of lashes, offering deep insights into accountability, fairness, and divine justice. At just 23 dapim (folios), Makkot is a concise masechet and provides an excellent entry point or continuation for your learning journey.

23 Dapim
Sanhedrin
Sanhedrin is one of the most foundational and significant tractates in the Talmud. It delves into the intricacies of justice, wisdom, and Jewish ethics. Through its discussions on the structure of the courts, criminal law, and capital cases, Sanhedrin offers profound lessons on leadership, societal responsibility, and moral principles that are timeless and universal.

112 Dapim
Kiddushin
Kiddushin is a masechet focused on the laws of betrothal and marriage. It examines the processes involved in forming a marital bond, the legal requirements of engagement, and the sanctity of partnership, exploring the responsibilities and commitments that define the creation of a Jewish home.

81 Dapim
Yevamot
Yevamot delves into the intricate laws of levirate marriage and familial relationships, unravelling the complexities that arise when duty, loss, and legacy intersect. The masechet explores scenarios where a man dies without children and his brother is called upon to marry the widow. Through its nuanced discussions, Yevamot reflects on the bonds that tie families together and the sometimes difficult choices communities make to uphold tradition and compassion.

121 Dapim
Taanit
A masechet filled with stories about prayer and miracles at our moments of deepest desperation. Taanit addresses the practices and laws relating to communal fasts, especially in response to drought and communal calamity. The masechet outlines the procedures for proclaiming fasts, the role of public prayer and repentance, and the community’s collective responsibility in times of crisis, highlighting the enduring importance of faith and unity when facing adversity.

30 Dapim
Sotah
Sotah is a masechet that details the laws and rituals relating to a suspected adulteress. It examines procedures for investigating suspicions of infidelity and explores the broader themes of trust, public ceremony, and communal resolution.

48 Dapim
Nedarim
Nedarim delves into the intricate laws of vows, exploring how words can create sacred obligations and transform the everyday into the holy. The masechet examines the power and limits of speech, combining halakhic analysis with reflections on personal responsibility, intention, and the profound connection between language and commitment.

90 Dapim
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Introduction to Masechet Zevachim

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Ayelet Libson
09.14.2025 | כ״א באלול תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Horayot

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Ayelet Libson
09.01.2025 | ח׳ באלול תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Avodah Zarah

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Ayelet Libson
06.18.2025 | כ״ב בסיון תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Shevuot

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Ayelet Libson
05.04.2025 | ו׳ באייר תשפ״ה


Introduction to Masechet Bava Batra

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Ayelet Libson
06.27.2024 | כ״א בסיון תשפ״ד


Introduction to Masechet Bava Kamma

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Ayelet Libson
11.01.2023 | י״ז בחשון תשפ״ד


Intro to Masechet Kiddushin

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Ayelet Libson
08.12.2023 | כ״ה באב תשפ״ג


Introduction to Masechet Gittin

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Ayelet Libson
05.21.2023 | א׳ בסיון תשפ״ג
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Nezikin: Piety, Ethics, Repentance

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09.18.2025 | כ״ה באלול תשפ״ה
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Nezikin: Piety, Ethics, Repentance

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09.18.2025 | כ״ה באלול תשפ״ה
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