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Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Matmonim means "hidden treasures." In less than 20 minutes each episode highlights, develops and explains one actionable insight from the Daf Yomi Talmud study cycle. People around the world, from uninitiated seeker to seasoned scholar, are finding inspiration, meaning, and relevance in the wisdom that the Matmonim exposes from every page of Talmud. Matmonim will give you skills to deepen your own learning to get greater satisfaction from the effort you are investing. The podcast is given as a…
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- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 19b The Gift of Choice - על מנת שלא לייעד
The choice to do something is only a value if you also have the choice not to do it. If you are motivated to do something by your survival instinct, that is…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 18a Bridging Social Barriers - מצוות יעוד אמה עבריה
Poverty is a tragic reality in society. It creates classes and barriers that can be hard to bridge for generations. The Torah creates a brilliant mechanism to…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 17a Growing Wealth - שישנן בכלל ברכה
We explore the ways to grow wealth using the powers of beracha, blessing. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 16a I Cannot Forgive What Was Done to Me - שיחרור שטר למה לי
We can only forgive that over which we have ownership. We can forgive what others owe us. But we cannot forgive what others have done to us – only Hashem can…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 13b Until Death Do us Part - מיתת בעל מנלן
A Jewish marriage is more than agreement that applies during the lifetimes of the parties. Jewish marriage effects cosmic changes in the woman and in their…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 12a The Danger in Globalism - המקדש בביאה משום פריצות
There cannot be inclusion unless there is exclusion. Only by admitting people to an exclusive group, are they truly included. If no one is excluded then…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 11a Using the Tangible to Access the Intangible - אשה אינה מתקדשת בפחות מדינר
On a kabbalistic, spiritual level, our engagement is with the intangible world of Hashem. How we access that world and engage with it though, is through the…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 10a Soulmates - ביאה אירוסין עושה
Kiddushin changes a woman’s halachik status, but nissu’in creates their union. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 9a Invest or Buy - לא דמי האי שטרא לשטר זביני
A woman is not a commodity and Kiddushin is not a transaction. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 7a Are You a VIP? - אדם חשוב
People judge importance by social, political, and economic importance. But a truly important person is one who radiates their importance in ways that are…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 5a How to Preserve Positive Energy - אין קטיגור נעשה סניגור
Introducing negative images into positive experiences can be destructive – unless in the process we convert the negative into positive. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 4b Gender Identity and Exchanging Rings - כי יקח ולא כי תקח
Gender is not about how an individual chooses to identify; nor is it only about individuals’ physiology. Gender is about an individual’s essence, their…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 3a It's Not About the Money - חליפין איתנהו בפחות משווה פרוטה
The act of giving a gold ring under the Chupah is not an act of acquisition, exchange or barter, but one of investment and empowerment. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Kiddushin 2a How to Make Her Your Own - האשה נקנית
Soul level connection between a man and a woman takes more than a ritualistic transaction. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 89a Rumors and Reputation - יצא לה שם
A “kosher” reputation protects individuals from rumor. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 87b Brands and Logos - ודלמא סימנא שוויא
Should there be meaning in a logo? Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 86a Handwriting and Signatures - כתב בכתב ידו
Signatures and handwriting are unique to each individual. How reliable are they to prove identity in Halacha? Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 85b How to have a Difficult Conversation - ספר תירוכין ואגרת שבוקין וגט פטורין
There are times to “sugar-coat” a communication in a diplomatic way. However, by the end of the communication there should be no ambiguity or uncertainty about…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 84a I Just Can't - על מנת שתאכלי בשר חזיר
Is Torah observance a moral choice or an or an irrefutable necessity? Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 82a Cut the Apron Strings - דהא שייר ליה בגט
Is freedom an “all or nothing” idea, or is some freedom better than none? Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 80a Value in Design - כל המשנה ממטבע שטבעו חכמים
Design more than content alone, reflects the inner intention of the author. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 79b Our Relationship to the Planet - זו לפנים מזו
We have ownership of and responsibility for the entire planet. Yet at the same time we should know our ownership is for restricted use and for limited time…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 78a Personal Space - ארבע אמות של אדם קונות לו
How the Torah recognizes a person’s personal space even when in the public domain. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 77a How to Let a Person Go - ונתן בידה
Separation entails loss and sadness. But there is also a gift in separation – the gift of freedom, independence, and new beginnings. It is important to empower…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 75a Precision - בעינן תנאי כפול
A lack of precision in the use of halachik instruments can demonstrate the absence of intentionality. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 72 Own Your Decision - זה גיטך לאחר מיתה
In a collaborative relationship, who owns a decision determines whether it should be unilateral, negotiated or whether it requires the leader to initiate…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 71a Stories and Souvenirs - מפיהם ולא מכתבם
We recreate our realities through narrative and through souvenirs. They operate differently and are equally important parts of our lives. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 70a Where Less is More - מסתפק במועט
The term 'מסתפק במועט' doesn’t mean being satisfied with little, but finding satisfaction in little: Sufficiency, as a character trait, breeds strength of…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 68a Leadership and Regality - זה היה חלקי מכל עמלי
Leadership is an activity; Regality is a way of being, a characteristic, a virtue. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 67b Physical Fitness - גדולה מלאכה שמחממת את בעליה
A truly holistic philosophy of physical health, fitness and wellbeing. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 62a Courtesy vs. Caring - רב כהנא אמר ליה שלמא למר
In the West, greeting is just a courtesy, an act of recognizing the other. In Torah a greeting is very much more meaningful. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 60a-b Learning and Knowing - עת לעשות לה' הפרו תורתך
Learning happens by engaging in conversation not by absorbing written information. Learning is qualitative and experiential. It is a process of life, a journey…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 59b Shalom - כל התורה כולה מפני דרכי שלום
Torah reveals a single, overarching system in which we function, where each of its parts operates in harmony and fragmentation is non-existent. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 58a A Culture of Depravity - נתחתם גזר דינם
When a society loses its norms of decency, irrespective of whether they are stated in the Torah, the society is at risk of destruction. What should our…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 57a Mastering Addiction - אונקלוס בר אונקלוס בר אחתיה דטיטוס
Body and soul constitute a single, integrated system. Physical and psychological illness both need physical and spiritual cures. Addiction is spiritual as…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 56a-b Hope or Delusion? - תן לי יבנה וחכמיה
Hope and optimism are easy when the trajectory of events is positive. But when clouds of war, depression and hardship rise on the horizon, what does hope look…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 53a Environmental Awareness: Beyond the Physical - היזק שאינו ניכר
Self-awareness is considered the most important capacity for competent leadership. But awareness should go beyond the self and include the environment in which…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 52a How to Nourish Growth and Productivity - מימי לא קריתי לאישתי אישתי
The appropriate application of labor and intellect to capital, nourishes growth and productivity. In the home as well, these three dimensions are the engines…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 51a-b Content or Character? - מיגו ומשיב אבידה
We are bombarded with content from diverse sources of varying reliability with no ranking of their relative authority. We must make our own judgements about…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 50b Earning the Gift - במתנה היאך?
One can earn a gift even though one has no right to it. Much like an employee can earn the right to a bonus but is not entitled to it. Therefore, even when we…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 48b-49 Is the Torah Rational? - ר' שמעון דריש טעמא דקרא
The outer limits of a system are defined by axioms. The system is constructed with logical principles developed from the axioms. We live within two systems: A…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 47a Dignity - ריש לקיש זבין נפשיה ללודאי
No one can take our dignity away from us. It is our choice to give our dignity away or hold on to it. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 45a Miracles and Magic - בנתיה דרב נחמן
The friction resulting from subjugating one’s emotions and passions to the discipline of the mind, converts human matter into energy. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 44a Responsibility is a Privilege - תפיסה בספק גבי מכר עבדו לעכו"ם
Having responsibility grows an individual’s stature. Responsibility to Hashem, grows their sanctity and the sanctity of the Nation. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 38b G-d has a PR Firm - לעולם בהם תעבודו
Kidush Hashem is one of the few mitzvot that needs publicity to be fulfilled. Our role in this world is to represent Hashem and publicize His sanctity. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 36-37 A Humanist Socio-Economic System - עמד והיתקין פרוסבול
The Torah’s economic system is neither socialist nor capitalist. It uniquely blends private ownership, entrepreneurship and responsibility with human caring…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 35a The Sanctity of Speech - מה מי שנשבע באמת כך
Hashem tolerates inaccuracies in our day to day speech, but not when we dial up the level of our communications to nedarim, shevuot or kellalot. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 34a Articulation: To Communicate and to Clarify - גילוי דעת בגט
Communication is crucial to reveal our thoughts to others. But it is also important as a way to clarify our own thoughts to ourselves. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 32b It’s not the Thought that Counts - אתי דיבור ומבטל דיבור
Intangible ideas have no value. Tangible products are commodities. Value is created by infusing an idea into a product. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 31a The Gift - תרומה ניטלת באומד
“Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted.” (Einstein) Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 30a Third Order Consequence - אם יש אונס בגיטין
How far are we expected to take responsibility for unanticipated events? This Matmonim has been dedicated by Elan Levy and his family to the memory of his late…
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 29a Ethics and Faith - מסיח לפי תומו במילתא דלא שייכי ביה
How trustworthy is one who has no faith? Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 28a Statistics can Tell us Nothing About Individuals - בחזקת שהוא קיים
We explore the extent to which human logic impacts halachik reasoning and conclusions. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 25a How Control Inhibits the Miraculous - תולה בדעת אחרים
Our desire to be in control can, so to say, limit the miracles which Hashem may otherwise bless us with. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 24a-b Do You Communicate or Advocate? - גט לשמה
Communicating is clinical and factual; advocating is passionate and emotional. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 23a Inner Voice - בטביעות עינא דקלא
There are many visual ways to identify an individual. Here we examine audial identification. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 22a The Physical and the Conceptual - מחלוקת אביי ורבא בנקבו בארץ ונופו בחו"ל
Understanding two approaches in Halacha as developed by Abaye and Rava: the analytical and the conceptual. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 21a Autonomy and Belonging - חצר מהלכת
Mastery (בעלות) of spaces, a territories or people requires us not only to control their access or movement, but also their values. Sources
- Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin
Gittin 18a Letting Go - מאמתי כתובה משמטת
Be willing to let go of attachment to material things but hold on to your dreams, aspirations and potential. Sources