In the middle of today's Daf, we end chapter three and begin chapter four. Unlike the previous chapters, where I could not really understand what the division signified, today we…
Tag: Shemoneh Esrei
Women’s Sexuality and the Talmud – Berakhot 24
In order to recite the Shema, we must concentrate on the words of the prayer. The Rabbis are concerned about behaviors and circumstances that will distract us while we (men)…
Praying With the Community – Berakhot 21
In Jewish prayer practice, certain prayers require a Minyan (historically ten adult males). Today's Daf will find the biblical proof for this practice. There is an emotional side as well.…