Pesachim

In this intermediate level class you will learn to understand the unique give-and-take style of Talmudic debate and discussion. Text for this class is in middle of chapter ten of tractate Pesachim, titled ‘Arvei Pesachim’, and we pick up the Talmud’s disc...

By Rabbi Zalman Shneur

Pesachim (lit. "Passovers") is the third tractate of the Order of Festivals of the Mishnah. It is concerned mainly with the laws for the ritual observance of Passover including the paschal lamb offering. The first four chapters cover the laws of chametz, ...

Learning Likutei Sichos vol.11 parshas Bo (p.42) for an analysis on the conclusion of tractate Pesachim and specifically about redeeming the first-born son.

Pesachim (lit. "Passovers") is the third tractate of the Order of Festivals of the Mishnah. It is concerned mainly with the laws for the ritual observance of Passover including the paschal lamb offering. The first four chapters cover the laws of chametz, ...

This three-part Talmud series will be exploring and analyzing the first chapter of tractate Pesachim, focusing on the mitzvah of searching and disposing of all chametz on the eve of Pesach— leading to the discovery of three fundamental principles related ...

In this class, we embark on a literary journey into the backstory of the biblical terminology used for Matzah, the unleavened bread we’re commanded to consume on Pesach. We discover the deeper messages kneaded into hallowed Torah etymology about the hasti...

The modern Seder mandates of Matzah and Maror are the primary focus of this class about the edible component of the Passover Seder. Dinner notwithstanding, Passover night is vastly different than any other Jewish festival. Most will feature formal holiday...

A pithy Mishna cryptically speaks of the Passover Seder Dinner's conclusion, the Sages carefully analyze and elucidate. The result is a profound understanding of how (and why) the taste of the Korban Pesach meat or (in our exilic times) Matzah must linger...