Follow along with the Mishnah Yomit cycle! 2 mishnayot per day for 6 years to finish. Taught by Eitan Cooper, Assistant Rabbi at Beth Sholom Congregation in Potomac, MD.
An introduction to Masechet Taanit, plus when do we pray for rain?
The end of Masechet Rosh Hashanah - details about musaf, as well as shofar blasts. Finally, the importance of kavana (intention) in mitzvah performance.
Some rulings of R' Yochanan Ben Zakkai relating to the shofar, lulav, and eating new grain. Plus, some more laws relating to Rosh chodesh.
Some important halachic concepts about the shofar and kavana (intention)
Final mishnah about the new moon
Plus, an introduction to the shofar
What happened after witness testimony about the new moon was accepted? Also, a fascinating incident involving R' Gamliel.
More about lighting torches on mountains, additionally how were witnesses questioned.
Eligibility / ineligibility for witnessing the new moon.
Also, groups of people who subverted the process
Which months are the most important? Also, breaking shabbat to attest to the new moon
Intro to Masechet Rosh Hashanah, plus all of the different new years.
The conclusion of masechet beitzah - laws of the techum and also muktzeh.
Laws about techum. Also, laws relating to hekdesh and meilah.
Exertion on Shabbat and Yom Tov. Plus, categories and examples of rabbinic prohibitions common to both shabbat and yom tov.
Activities that resemble weekday activities and are therefore forbidden. What to do about wood on Yom Tov. Also, issues relating to muktzeh.
More about meat on Yom Tov, as well as buying meat and food on Yom Tov
Cows with a fashion sense, combing an animal, grinding peppercorn and tumah and tahara.
Hatmanah (insulating of food), plus Rabban Gamliel's stringencies and leniencies.