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Measuring the ‘Half’
Discovering Talmudic Principles
Video | 1:13:35
Measuring the ‘Half’, Lesson 1
This class explores the principles of ‘chatzi-shiur’ (half measure)—namely, the halachic status of prohibitions performed with less than the quantity proscribed by Torah law. A fascinating debate originating from the Talmudic discussion on Yom Kippur. We’ll also analyze the difference between ‘Assur’ (prohibited) and ‘Chayav’ (liable).
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Video | 56:22
Measuring the ‘Half’, Lesson 2
This class explores the principles of ‘chatzi-shiur’ (half measure)—namely, the halachic status of prohibitions performed with less than the quantity proscribed by Torah law. A fascinating debate originating from the Talmudic discussion on Yom Kippur. We’ll analyze the views of Rabbi Yochanan and Reish Lakishon on this subject.
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Video | 57:48
Measuring the ‘Half’, Lesson 3
This class explores the principles of ‘chatzi-shiur’ (half measure)—namely, the halachic status of prohibitions performed with less than the quantity proscribed by Torah law. Talmudic scholars offer differing approaches to defining this prohibition of ‘chatzi-shiur’, which present various relevant ramifications.
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