The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Gemara – Part III: How the Logic Works

In these three sessions with Rabbanit Leah Sarna, we will discuss how Talmudic logic works and better understand the concepts and terms guiding our sage’s discussions.

Taught by:

Skill Level

Basic/ Intermediate

Lessons

4

How will it work?

No background is required for this course, but we recommend Part I and Part II of this series.

Concepts we will cover:

Kal v’Chomer, Gezera Shava, Klal u’Prat
Pshita, Hava Amina, Tzrichuta, “Ping Pong”
Chazaka, Bari v’Shema, Migo

Course list

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Introduction

Lesson 1- Hermeneutic Logic: From Torah to Law

Lesson 2 – Internal Logic: Basics of Talmudic Reasoning

Lesson 3- Evidentiary Logic: Making Sense of Claims

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Rabbanit Leah Sarna

Hadran learners share

This course was FABULOUS! She’s such a wonderful, engaging teacher (Rabbanit Leah Sarna).

Caroline B.A.

The Gemara class has been such a meaningful experience. I know we’re all learning for different reasons, and for me it’s a wonderful review—filling in gaps, helping me organize concepts, and shining light on areas I hadn’t understood before… The journey simply wouldn’t be the same without you. Heartfelt thanks, as always, for your hard work and dedication.

Elisheva G.

I don’t know how my Gemara knowledge compares to others’, but – my experience today was on the one hand of hearing things I already know for the most part, BUT at the same time listening intently to take in all the new things (to me) that Rabbanit Leah was teaching as she expanded on the principles… I am excited to go look up various things I made notes about… 🙂 Very excited for next course and thanks to Rabbanit Michelle, Rabbanit Leah, Maggie, and Mimi!!!

Sarah S