Torah
Who picked the דוּדָאִים בַּשָּׂדֶה?
Reuven
Which sefer opens and closes with an alphabetical acrostic?
Eicha
In Baba Kamma 51b, why doesn’t the owner of a goring ox pay for the pain (tsar) of the person it injures?
A person can heal from pain on their own.
According to Yoreh Deah 338:1: If a mourner is invited to a meal on Shabbat during shivah, what is the halachic ruling, and what complications arise regarding the invitation and participation in the meal?
The mourner is permitted to attend a Shabbat meal during shivah, but they are still required to observe the laws of mourning, meaning they should not engage in excessive joy or comfort.
Who was the Gadol Hador who Married Uncle Ira's Parents?
Rav Moshe Feinstien
In Parshat Lech Lecha, what is the name of the place where Abraham and Lot part ways?
The plain of Jordan, near the city of Zoar.
What was the name of David Hamelech's daughter?
Tamar
In Pesachim 10b, why does the Talmud discuss the difference between eating chametz on Pesach and deriving benefit from it?
Deriving benefit from chametz doesn’t violate the Torah law of eating it.
In Hilchot Eruvin 4:10, the Rambam discusses the concept of "eruv tavshilin" (a special food arrangement made to allow cooking on Yom Tov for Shabbat). What is the Rambam's unique interpretation of the Talmudic principle that "eruv tavshilin" must be made from bread and a cooked dish, and how does this differ from the views of earlier authorities such as the Tosefta or Rabbenu Tam?
The Rambam requires that the "eruv tavshilin" be made specifically from bread and a cooked food, emphasizing that the purpose is to symbolically establish a connection between Yom Tov and Shabbat, thereby allowing for preparations for Shabbat on Yom Tov. The Rambam differs from the Tosefta and Rabbenu Tam, who both hold that any form of food could technically be used, not necessarily cooked food.
Which Hassidic leader did Grandpa Shelly used to encounter and shmooze with on his way to Young Israel of Crown Heights?
The Rebbe
In Parshat Ki Tavo, when the Torah lists the blessings and curses, there is a detailed list of curses that will befall the people. What is the first curse mentioned (after the general description in Devarim 28:16)?
"Cursed shall you be in the city, and cursed shall you be in the field.
What was the punishment of Uziyahu HaMelech for burning ketoret?
He became a metzora (leper) for the rest of his life.
As mentioned in Sanhedrein, is the death penalty ordered by the court allowed for a Nashira (somebody who killed inadvertantly), and explain answer?
Yes, in the torah you are justifid in death penality for somoene who inadvertantly kills
The Rama's final ruling on whether kosher wine must be produced by a Jew for it to be deemed permissible? How does his position differ from the Shach's understanding of this matter?
The Rama follows the more lenient opinion of Rashi, who holds that wine made by non-Jews is forbidden only if it was used for idolatrous purposes, but otherwise, it is permissible for general consumption. The Shach argues against the Rama and supports the opinion of Tosafot, ruling that only wine produced by Jews can be considered permissible, even in non-idolatrous contexts.
How would Grandma Goldie commonly open her speech at Emunah Israel?
"Henei Ma Tov U'manim Shevet Achim Gam Yachad"
In Parshat Shemini, after the consecration of the priests, what is the first action taken by Aaron and his sons in response to the commandment?
And Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them.
Who was the chronicler in David’s army? (FULL NAME)
Yehoshafat Ben Achilood
In Bava Batra 23b, what question did Rabbi Yirmiyah ask that led the rabbis to kick him out of Yeshivah for wasting their time?
If a baby pigeon is found within 50 cubits of a coop, it is presumed to belong to the owner of that coop. If it is found further away than 50 cubits, it belongs to the finder. Ever keen to push the limits of rabbinic law, Rabbi Yirmiyah asked “if one foot of the pigeon is within the fifty cubits and one foot is outside, to whom does it belong?
In Yoreh De'ah 373:1, the Vilna Gaon limits the extent of tumah under a tent over a corpse, differing from the Rama. Explain the limitation:
The Vilna Gaon limits tumah to the area directly above the corpse (within four amot), arguing that tumah does not extend beyond that space, offering a narrower interpretation than the Rama.
Which rabbi would give a silver dollar on purim to the 110 Riverside Dr. Rudoff girls?
Rabbi Besser
Abarbanel questions why the Torah specifies that the animal must be without blemish. What is his explanation for why this particular detail is mentioned here, and not for other offerings?
A blemish in the animal reflects a deficiency in the person offering it, and thus the perfect animal symbolizes the individual’s intent to offer their best.
In which book does the name "גִּנְּת֖וֹן" appear?
Nechmya
In Horayot 11b: who does Rabbi Yehoshua ben Korḥa use as an example for A person should always be first to perform a matter of a mitzva לְעוֹלָם יַקְדִּים אָדָם לִדְבַר מִצְוָה?
Leah Immanu
Who was the first Ashkenazi thinker to find a halachic loophole regarding yoshan bread and suggested that new grain (Chodash) may be permitted in certain circumstances, specifically when the grain is not readily available for human consumption?
Rabbi Ezekiel Landau
What was the name of Shaindy z'l's first Bar ilan conference (the only one she attended, over the phone)?
Bikkurim