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About this Webcast

Introducing "Talmud for Beginners" – a new online course. Delve into the text. Explore the commentaries. Challenge your mind. Discover how Talmudic teachings have practical relevance in your life today.

About this Course

These classes will be studying and analyzing the third chapter of tractate Bava Metzia, which presents the Jewish approach in many matters of civil law, particularly vis-à-vis the different degrees of liability assumed by guardians, renters and borrowers.

This class is designed for people of varying skill-sets, even for those with little or no background in the Talmudic dialectic. It will allow students to learn at their own level whilst providing a thorough understanding of the text material. Knowledge of Hebrew is certainly not a requisite.

In its exploration of the section, the course will introduce and explain Talmudic terminology and style, focusing primarily on conveying the content of the material as we study the original text word for word.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is this course's class schedule?
A: Classes are once a week on Wednesdays at 8 pm EST.

Q: Do I need to register for this course?
A: No, it’s open to the public free of charge.

Q: Do I need to know Hebrew to participate in this course?
A: No, this course does not require any Talmudic (or other) background.

Q: How do I access this course each Wednesday?
A: The class broadcast will be at this very same webpage and link (it may also be accessed at www.chabad.org/live).

Q: What book or text do I need?
A: All texts needed for the classes will be made available as printable PDFs on the class webpage.

Q: What if I miss a class?
A: All classes will be made available immediately afterwards for replay and review at your convenience.

Q: What section of the Talmud will the course cover?
A: The third chapter of tractate Bava Metzia, folio 33b.

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Talmud? What's that?
Posted: Oct 21, 2010
I am new at discovering my Judaic heritage. I know about the 5 books of the Torah, learned to read Hebrew (prayerbook), and recently had a Bat Mitzvah ceremony. I am searching for mitzvot to perform in memory of my niece, Maia. Would studying about Talmud be considered a mitzvah?
Posted By Meri , Sedona, AZ/USA

talmud for beginners
Posted: Aug 2, 2010
Thank you so much. I have always wondered about Talmudic study, but have never had access to it. I have learned so much. Also, the ending summaries and stories were fascinating. I am a teacher and I have to believe that the Rabbi must know teaching techniques in order to know to summarize and finalize. Fascinating material!
Posted By Anonymous, philadelphia, pa

Talmud Study
Posted: May 14, 2010
I am not able to find the sheets Rabbi refers to in his lectures. Where are they? Thanks, the lectures are very good.
Posted By Edward Pritzker, Peoria, IL

Talmud for beginners
Posted: May 13, 2010
Excellent trailer
Posted By Anonymous, Okla City, Ok

Talmud Class
Posted: May 1, 2010
What volumes of bava metzia (shottenstein edition) do I need to follow the course?
Posted By Leonard Barash, Phoenix, Az

Talmud for Beginners lesson 1
Posted: Apr 28, 2010
Thank you so much for the first lesson. I look forward to understanding the Talmud writings. I do have to repeat the video sometimes because I really want to understand what you are saying. You are a blessing to me. Thank you.
How do I get the handouts for the class? I want to see what you are looking at.
Posted By Anonymous, Porterville, Ca/Tulare

Talmud for beginners
Posted: Apr 21, 2010
Rabbi, Thank you so much. I have been waiting for years to be able to learn talmud and here in my way out island it was impossible.
G-d bless you
Posted By Esther, Fort de France, martinique

Clarifying handouts
Posted: Apr 20, 2010
Rabbi, this class was excellent! I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn from you online. If I may make a suggestion: it was difficult to understand the handout on the page of Talmud without you holding it up & pointing to the parts you were describing. It is the only part of the class that is unclear to me. Thanks again.
Posted By Chana D'vora, Tempe, AZ

talmud for beginners
Posted: Apr 15, 2010
thank you for the presentation last night i can't wait to grow more in love with
G-d..bless you
Posted By Rosa Maldonado, Slaton, tx

Talmud For Beginners
Posted: Apr 15, 2010
Thank you so much for the Talmud class. I have read it and enjoyed it very much. With blessings.
Posted By Maria Martinez, Monte Vista, Colorado

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