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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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Nazir
Nazir investigates the unique laws surrounding the Nazirite vow, a commitment to abstain from wine, contact with the dead, and cutting one’s hair. The masechet intertwines halakhic analysis with explorations of spiritual discipline, personal growth, and the aspirations for holiness within everyday life.

73 Dapim
Ketubot
Ketubot, known as the “Shas Katan” or “miniature Talmud,” focuses on the marriage contract and addresses legal, financial, and ethical obligations between spouses. It covers matters such as support, rights, dowries, and property, alongside discussions of love, respect, and communal values. Ketubot highlights both the ideals and challenges of building a Jewish home and is central to the study of family law and ethics.

111 Dapim
Bava Metzia
Bava Metzia is a masechet exploring the complexities of ownership, responsibility, and interpersonal ethics regarding property. The tractate opens with discussions on the division of disputed objects and examines cases where multiple parties claim the same item. It analyzes the obligations of finders and guardians, the rights of borrowers, renters, and employees, and the laws of fair business practices, weaving together practical halacha with questions of equity and communal trust.

118 Dapim
Bava Kamma
A masechet devoted to property damage and the appropriate compensation in each case. The beginning of this masechet explores questions of “sfeikot” or cases in which a given uncertainty complicates our final ruling. It analyzes the laws of returning lost items and the responsibilities of those who guard, rent, or borrow another’s possessions.

118 Dapim
Bava Batra
Bava Batra is a masechet dedicated to the laws of property, inheritance, and the boundaries between neighbors. The beginning of this masechet addresses questions of division and partnership in shared property, exploring cases where individuals must clarify rights and responsibilities. It analyzes the processes of selling land, constructing boundaries, and distributing inheritances, weaving together the principles of fairness, communal harmony, and the legal frameworks that shape relationships between individuals and their property.

175 Dapim
Avodah Zarah
Avodah Zarah delves into the laws surrounding idolatry and the frameworks that define boundaries between Jewish and non-Jewish communities. The masechet blends halakhic detail with historical insight, exploring interactions with foreign customs, prohibited foods, and the preservation of religious identity amidst diverse societies.

75 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
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
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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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