Category Archives: Talmud / Daf Yomi

A Review of Chanukah Torah 2020

Posted on December 28, 2020 by rebleib1

I am privileged to share some Torah that I developed over the course of Chanukah 2020 with the help of my students, family members, and friends. As always, I enjoy hearing from readers in the comments if you have any … Continue reading →

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Some Suggestions for Daf Yomi Cycle #14

Posted on July 29, 2019 by rebleib1

With the end of Daf Yomi cycle #13 upon us this January and cycle #14 beginning immediately thereafter, we will soon find ourselves awash with celebratory tributes and articles extolling the extraordinary growth of the program and Talmud Torah itself … Continue reading →

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Meet the Bar Papas, a Transnational, Intergenerational Nuclear Family

Posted on May 4, 2017 by rebleib1

I came across something tonight rather by accident, which led me down a rabbit hole from which I am still trying to re-emerge. In preparing a unit on the history and people of Gemara for my 6th graders, I came … Continue reading →

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Still Rock and Roll to Me: Reflections on New Wave Tanach

Posted on January 3, 2016 by rebleib1

A few weeks ago, to my surprise, I was invited to share a 15-minute D’var Torah in the coveted Thursday night pre-Maariv slot at my local right-of-center community Beis Medrash. In the days leading up to my D’var Torah, I … Continue reading →

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Daf Yomi Resources – Pesachim 46

Posted on August 5, 2013 by rebleib1

I taught the Daf today, Pesachim 46. Here are the resources for anyone out there who might be interested. Daf Notes Pesachim 46 The second page might become its own blog post at some point. The assumption of the Poskim … Continue reading →

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Our Goal in the Classroom: 6th Grade Mishna/Gemara

Posted on July 31, 2013 by rebleib1

Continuing a series on classroom methodology which, despite protestations from a non-teacher friend of mine, I cannot imagine anyone but teachers finding interesting. What if we viewed Mishna and Gemara, as the Amoraim did, not as separate disciplines appropriate for … Continue reading →

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Daf Yomi – Charts and Notes for Niddah 21-22

Posted on June 11, 2012 by rebleib1

I’ve been giving the Daf this week, Niddah 20-25 – here are some charts and notes, in case anyone out there finds them useful. Daf Yomi – Niddah 21 – Charts Daf Yomi – Niddah 22 – Notes