Discovering Talmudic Principles
New Talmud Series:
Talmudic Tales
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Talmud
This new series of Talmud courses will take you on a journey through the mysteries of the Talmud known as ‘Aggadata’.
This obscure and magical area of Talmud, contains much more than halachic legal discussions and rational analysis. Alongside extraordinary Talmudic sages, you will discover fascinating tales, their hidden meaning and profound life messages.
Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10, 17 | 7:30-9:00 pm
To join the zoom meeting, please send us an email and we will reply with the information.
Lesson 1:
Splitting the ‘Ginnai’ River
The Wonders of Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair, Part 1
In this lesson we take a look at the miraculous tale of Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair (and his famous donkey) splitting the ‘Ginnai’ river, and discover the beautiful meaning embedded in this mysterious story.
Lesson 2:
Splitting the ‘Ginnai’ River
The Wonders of Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair, Part 2
In this lesson we further examine the miraculous tale of Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair splitting a river, and uncover the mystical meaning and message the Talmud conveys with this mysterious story in light of the Rebbe’s unique approach.
Lesson 3:
Is Rain Good or Bad?
The Miraculous Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa
In this mystifying tale of the Talmud we encounter the miraculous personage of Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa, who prays for the rain to cease, and uncover the hidden meaning to this seemingly bizarre story.
Instructor: Rabbi Binyomin Bitton
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A project of Chabad of Richmond
