I just finished Mashechet Yevamot for Daf Yomi. Sort of. I would be lying if I didn’t say that this was the first tractate where I skipped around the bit: for three reasons. Looking back at when I began Daf Yomi during the pandemic, I realize now that I had more free time to study Continue Reading »
Why does Yitro go home? Why doesn’t he stay with the Jewish people? For those of you keeping score, Yitro is Moses’ Father-in-Law. He hears the news that the Israelites have left Egypt. Ecstatic, he rushes out to reunite with Moses, bringing his wife and children with him. He gives Moses some good advice. He Continue Reading »