Episodes

  • Kiddushin 29b 30a: Hydra and Hubris + Get Married Before Your Bones Explode
    Aug 28 2023

    In this episode, we explore the seven-headed demonic malady "Mazik" in Abaye's study hall from a psychological and educational perspective, and how Rav Acha remedied the situation.


    We also discuss the benefits of marrying young in terms of working on oneself and working on ones marriage.



    Indexing: 6, 7

    (Demons, mazik, Study Hall, marriage, education, chanoch lnaar, parenting)


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    22 mins
  • Kiddushin 22b: Piercing the Ear: Men of Freedom, Homes of Freedom
    Aug 27 2023

    In this episode, we explore the two statements about why it is unideal for an Eved Ivri to stay an Eved, having his ear pierces with an awl on the doorpost.


    Indexing: 5


    (Eved, slave, servant, eved ivri, Egypt, Mt. Sinai, Mitzrayim, Har Sinai)

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    15 mins
  • Kiddushin 20a, 21b, 22b: No Apologetics Here: Slavery, Sinners, & War Brides
    Aug 21 2023

    In this episode, we elucidate the Jewish institution of slavery, shmitah violations, and war brides (yifas to'ar), utilizing Rambam, Rav Shamshon Raphael Hirsh, and contemporary psychology.


    Indexing: 2, 3, 4 & 5.


    (Shmitah, Avar Vshana, slavery, slaves, servitude, war bride, yifas toar, servants).

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    37 mins
  • Ashmedia Post-Script + Ishbibnov Link: Sanhedrin 95a
    Aug 16 2023

    "A prisoner cannot extract himself from prison ( lit. house of restraint)"

    In this episode, we compare the text about Ashmedia King of the Demons (Gittin 68a see 3 part analysis in previous episodes) with a famous story involving King David and a giant foe named Isbibnov (Sanhedrin 95a). Important messages are found about how we need support from others and how to deal with the "external evil inclination", problems from previous generations and temptations & challenges from the world around us.


    (Isbibnov, King David, Dovid HaMelech, psychology, Shadow, Jung, denial, Freud, Bowen)

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    44 mins
  • Kiddushin 2b; Men Taking Initiative: The Act of Marriage
    Aug 6 2023

    In this episode, we give an introduction to Maseches Kiddushin. We define what the word "Kodesh" means; how Maseches Kiddushin is a mirror-image of Maseches Gittin; and generate important messages for men acting properly in relationships and society.


    #1 in indexing

    (Kodesh, Kiddushin, Gittin, marriage, men, healthy masculinity).

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    20 mins
  • Gittin 90a & b; Divorce, Peace, and the Altar's Tears
    Jul 2 2023

    In this episode we explore more of the relationship between men and women vis-à-vis boundaries and reasons for divorce.


    We work to under stand what it means that the altar "sheds tears."


    Hadran Alach Maseches Gittin


    Indexing: 35


    (Gittin, mizbeach, altar, temple, divorce, beis hamikdash)

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    22 mins
  • Gittin 47a and 88a; Reish Lakish's Columbus-Like Adventure + The Original Dismantling of Israel
    Jul 2 2023

    Reish Lakish outsmarts his captors.


    The seven royal families who destroyed Israel are a mirror image of the construction of Israel; the Roman's dismantling a microcosm of this.



    Indexing: 34

    (Reish Lakish, malachim, 7 sefiros, gladiators, cannibals)

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    32 mins
  • Gittin 68b; King of the Demons Part 3: Return of the King
    Jun 18 2023

    The conclusion of the King Solomon vs. King Ashmedia saga. How to rid oneself of emotional (and intellectual) problems. Never try to harness Bad, even to do Good.

    (Gittin, Ashmedia, Demons, King Shlomo King Solomon, Binayahu ben Yehoyada, Torah, Tanya, Shir HaShirim, Mishlei, Koheles, Kohelet, alcoholism, substance use, emotional issues)

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    38 mins