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123. Berachot 40A | Speaking after a Beracha | Interruptions | Salts/Dip On Bread | Staying Hydrated
123. Berachot 40A | Speaking after a Beracha | Interruptions | Salts/Dip On Bread | Staying Hydrated
122. Berachot 39A-39B | Preference of Food to Bless on | Complete Foods or Pieces of Food?
In this shiur we work through the end of Berachot 39a into 39b, where the Gemara tackles a deceptively simple question: when both broken pieces of bread and whole loaves are on the table, which one do you recite Hamotzi over? We trace the machloket between Rav Huna, who holds that a blessing recited over the pieces covers the whole loaves too, and Rebbi Yochanan, who says it's preferable — l'chatchila — to make the bracha specifically on the whole loaf. From there we follow Rava's practical ruling: the bracha is said over the complete loaf first, and only afterward is it broken and cut for eating. We'll connect this halachic principle directly to a question many of us grew up asking but never fully understood: why do we use two whole loaves for lechem mishneh on Shabbat, and how exactly are we meant to hold them during Hamotzi? The answer sits right here in this sugya — the preference for shleimut, wholeness, over a broken pat, and what that means both technically and in terms of the deeper idea of hidur mitzvah. Topics covered: Petitin vs. sheleimin — pieces vs. whole loaves Rav Huna and Rebbi Yochanan's dispute Rava's ruling on the order of bracha and cutting Practical halacha: lechem mishneh on Shabbat
121. Berachot 38B-39A | Kezayit (Olive Size Measurement) | Blessing on Vegetable Soups/Beets/Turnips
121. Berachot 38B-39A | Kezayit (Olive Size Measurement) | Blessing on Vegetable Soups/Beets/Turnips
119. Berachot 38A | Blessing on Fruit Juices, Crushed Fruit/Veggies, Applesauce, Mashed Potatoes
119. Berachot 38A | Blessing on Fruit Juices, Crushed Fruit/Veggies, Applesauce, Mashed Potatoes
118. Berachot 37B-38A | Blessing on Crepes, Pancakes, Wraps | Laws of Challah
118. Berachot 37B-38A | Blessing on Crepes, Pancakes, Wraps | Laws of Challah
117. Berachot 37B | Blessing on Cooked Bread, French Toast, Croutons | Laws of Chavitza
117. Berachot 37B | Blessing on Cooked Bread, French Toast, Croutons | Laws of Chavitza
116. Berachot 37A-37B | Blessing on Rice | Birkat Hamazon, Mein Shalosh, and Boreh Nefashot
116. Berachot 37A-37B | Blessing on Rice | Birkat Hamazon, Mein Shalosh, and Boreh Nefashot
115. Berachot 36B-37A | Blessings on Peppercorn/Ginger, Grains/Baked Goods, SCHNITZEL/POPPERS, Rice
115. Berachot 36B-37A | Blessings on Peppercorn/Ginger, Grains/Baked Goods, SCHNITZEL/POPPERS, Rice
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13 Shiurim123. Berachot 40A | Speaking after a Beracha | Interruptions | Salts/Dip On Bread | Staying Hydrated
123. Berachot 40A | Speaking after a Beracha | Interruptions | Salts/Dip On Bread | Staying Hydrated
122. Berachot 39A-39B | Preference of Food to Bless on | Complete Foods or Pieces of Food?
In this shiur we work through the end of Berachot 39a into 39b, where the Gemara tackles a deceptively simple question: when both broken pieces of bread and whole loaves are on the table, which one do you recite Hamotzi over? We trace the machloket between Rav Huna, who holds that a blessing recited over the pieces covers the whole loaves too, and Rebbi Yochanan, who says it's preferable — l'chatchila — to make the bracha specifically on the whole loaf. From there we follow Rava's practical ruling: the bracha is said over the complete loaf first, and only afterward is it broken and cut for eating. We'll connect this halachic principle directly to a question many of us grew up asking but never fully understood: why do we use two whole loaves for lechem mishneh on Shabbat, and how exactly are we meant to hold them during Hamotzi? The answer sits right here in this sugya — the preference for shleimut, wholeness, over a broken pat, and what that means both technically and in terms of the deeper idea of hidur mitzvah. Topics covered: Petitin vs. sheleimin — pieces vs. whole loaves Rav Huna and Rebbi Yochanan's dispute Rava's ruling on the order of bracha and cutting Practical halacha: lechem mishneh on Shabbat
119. Berachot 38A | Blessing on Fruit Juices, Crushed Fruit/Veggies, Applesauce, Mashed Potatoes
119. Berachot 38A | Blessing on Fruit Juices, Crushed Fruit/Veggies, Applesauce, Mashed Potatoes
118. Berachot 37B-38A | Blessing on Crepes, Pancakes, Wraps | Laws of Challah
118. Berachot 37B-38A | Blessing on Crepes, Pancakes, Wraps | Laws of Challah
117. Berachot 37B | Blessing on Cooked Bread, French Toast, Croutons | Laws of Chavitza
117. Berachot 37B | Blessing on Cooked Bread, French Toast, Croutons | Laws of Chavitza
116. Berachot 37A-37B | Blessing on Rice | Birkat Hamazon, Mein Shalosh, and Boreh Nefashot
116. Berachot 37A-37B | Blessing on Rice | Birkat Hamazon, Mein Shalosh, and Boreh Nefashot
115. Berachot 36B-37A | Blessings on Peppercorn/Ginger, Grains/Baked Goods, SCHNITZEL/POPPERS, Rice
115. Berachot 36B-37A | Blessings on Peppercorn/Ginger, Grains/Baked Goods, SCHNITZEL/POPPERS, Rice
106. Berachot 33B-34A | The Proper Way to Pray to HaShem | Less is More | Having Faith in HaShem
106. Berachot 33B-34A | The Proper Way to Pray to HaShem | Less is More | Having Faith in HaShem
102. Berachot 32A-32B | Lessons in Prayer | Don’t Stop Praying: What to Do When the Answer Is “No”
102. Berachot 32A-32B | Lessons in Prayer | Beginning with Praise | Proper Mindset for Tefilah In this shiur on Berachot 32a–32b, we unpack one of the most practical foundations of tefillah: Don’t rush into requests. Start with praise. Using Moshe Rabbeinu’s prayer as the model, we explore why Chazal structured the Amidah the way they did, and how that structure shapes the mindset we’re supposed to bring when we stand before Hashem. We also dive into a powerful Rashba that reframes “praise” as answering three core questions every request raises: • Does the One I’m asking owe me anything? • Is He capable of doing this? • Is there anyone else to turn to? From there, the Gemara takes us on a sequence of big ideas: prayer vs. good deeds, fasting vs. tzedakah, tears that pierce gates, and the delicate balance between never giving up and never feeling entitled. If you’ve ever struggled with: • “Why do I have to ask if Hashem already knows?” • “What do I do when the answer keeps being ‘no’?” • “How do I pray with sincerity without spiraling into expectation?” This one is for you. Key takeaways you’ll walk away with: ✅ How to enter tefillah with humility and clarity ✅ Why “longer” prayers don’t mean “guaranteed” answers ✅ Why tears are described as never being blocked ✅ A life-changing lesson on selective forgetting for shalom bayit Chapters 00:00 Opening + the flow of “tangents” 01:50 Begin with praise: the structure of the Amidah 06:35 The Rashba’s 3 questions that reshape prayer 15:20 Prayer is greater than good deeds (Moshe as the proof) 20:40 Fasting is greater than tzedakah (body vs. money) 23:45 Prayer is greater than korbanot + kohen discussion 28:50 Gates of prayer vs. gates of tears 46:50 Long tefillah: expectation vs. humility 57:20 Keep praying when unanswered 1:03:40 “Hashem forgot us?” + selective forgetting for shalom If this strengthened your tefillah, leave a comment: What’s one line in the Amidah you want to start saying more slowly and intentionally? 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe to keep learning together.
101. Berachot 32A | Moshe’s Prayer & Defending Am Yisrael - Is it ok to "Argue" with God in Prayer
101. Berachot 32A | Moshe’s Prayer & Defending Am Yisrael - Is it ok to "Argue" with God in Prayer? In this powerful shiur on Berachot 32a, we explore one of the most stunning models of tefillah in the entire Gemara: Moshe Rabbeinu’s prayer after the sin of the Golden Calf. Moshe doesn’t just “ask” Hashem for mercy — he pushes, pleads, argues, and defends Am Yisrael like the greatest leader of all time. And the Gemara reveals something deeply moving: sometimes Hashem is waiting for us to fight back in prayer — not because Hashem needs our logic, but because He wants a relationship. Along the way, we uncover life-changing lessons about: ✅ how blessing can become spiritual danger ✅ why gratitude is hardest specifically when life is comfortable ✅ how “spoiling” can accidentally set someone up to fail ✅ the meaning of “Leave Me alone” as an invitation to pray ✅ and 6 incredible explanations of the rare Torah word וַיְחַל This is not just a sugya — it’s a blueprint for real tefillah: emotional, meaningful, honest, and connected. 📌 Perfect for fast days, personal growth, and anyone who wants to transform how they daven. ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: From Chana’s prayer to Moshe’s prayer 02:10 – Moshe’s bold defense after the Golden Calf (mashal) 05:10 – “Too much comfort” → spiritual decline & forgetting Hashem 12:00 – Timeline of the Golden Calf and Moshe’s crisis of leadership 13:55 – “Go down” = Moshe’s demotion (Midrash / Aggadah) 24:30 – “Leave Me alone” as Hashem hinting Moshe to intervene 28:00 – Moshe “grabs Hashem” — what that metaphor means 32:30 – “Start the nation with you” — Moshe rejects the offer 35:40 – The 6 meanings of וַיְחַל 45:20 – Moshe’s strongest argument: Hashem’s oath to the Avot 53:30 – “The nations will say Hashem couldn’t do it” 58:00 – Hashem agrees: “I forgave according to your words” 1:01:00 – Big question: Are we “challenging” Hashem when we pray? 1:07:00 – Why Hashem wants daily dependence (manna mashal) 1:14:00 – Closing: prayer = relationship, not just words 📣 If this shiur inspired you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with a friend who’s working on their tefillah. 💬 Comment below: Which argument of Moshe moved you the most?
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