Midot provides a detailed description of the Second Temple’s structure and layout. It specifies the measurements, gates, courtyards, and the duties of the priests and guards within the Temple complex.

Keritot addresses transgressions that incur the penalty of karet (spiritual excision) if committed intentionally, and require a sin offering if done unwittingly. It details which offenses are included, the types of sacrifices brought, and the procedures for communal or individual atonement.

Chullin focuses on kosher meat outside the Temple. It covers shechitah, tereifot, prohibitions like mixing meat and milk, and includes mitzvot such as covering the blood and sending away the mother bird.

Gittin is a masechet focused on the laws and procedures of divorce documents. It examines the technical requirements for a valid get, addresses questions of personal agency and the involvement of witnesses, and considers the broader implications for individuals navigating the complexities of separation and new beginnings.

The opening masechet of the Bavli, Berakhot discusses laws of Shema, prayer, and an array of different blessings. This fairly accessible masechet contains key stories about Chazal’s approach to prayer as well as familiar content about the tefila and berakhot that frame our day to day.

The opening masechet of the Bavli, Berakhot discusses laws of Shema, prayer, and an array of different blessings. This fairly accessible masechet contains key stories about Chazal’s approach to prayer as well as familiar content about the tefila and berakhot that frame our day to day.

Beitza explores the laws of Yom Tov (festivals), focusing on what forms of work and preparation are permitted or prohibited. The masechet addresses practical scenarios—like cooking, carrying, and food preparation—balancing the celebration of the festival with halakhic boundaries.

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.