Rabbi Yochanan and Ilfa struggled with trying to learn in the Beit Midrash and also make a living. Ilfa chose to leave the Beit Midrash…

Today’s daf is sponsored by Deborah Aschheim Weiss in loving memory of Sara Yehudit Sharf (Sara Yehudit bat Sarah Imanu) on the Shloshim. “You inspired…

If a calamity befalls a city or rain doesn’t fall, does the nearby city also need to fast and blow the shofar? On what does…

A number of aspects regarding the days mentioned in Megillat Taanit in the month of Nissan need clarification. Why is there an overlap of days?…

This week’s daf is sponsored by Rivka and Martin Himmel for the week of Chanuka.  Today’s daf is sponsored by Carol Robinson and Arthur Gould…

Why is the Ark taken out to the streets? Several answers are given. Why are ashes placed on the heads of the leaders and on…

The question against Rav Yitzchak’s opinion regarding an individual who says the ‘aneinu‘ prayer adds it in the blessing of ‘shomea tefilla‘ is resolved. Do…

Today’s daf is sponsored by Bill and Shira Futornick in loving memory of their grandmother and great-grandmother Ruth, Rivka Rachel bat Chaim Tzvi z”l, on…

What does “fasting for hours” mean and how does Rav Chisda define this? Is it considered fasting if one does not fast until sunset? Rav…

Today’s daf is sponsored by Jason Friedman in honor of Danielle Novetsky Friedman’s birthday today. Wishing you all the best on this special day. Happy…