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Siyum Mesechet Pesachim

In this siyum on Mesechet Pesachim, dedicated to the memory of Eliran Yeger, HYD, I explore the halakhic and symbolic dimensions of the Hillel sandwich, analyzing its composition, timing, and purpose both in Temple times and today. By tracing the positions of Hillel, the Rabbis, and later commentators, it reveals the sandwich as a layered ritual memory—a zecher l’mikdash—that integrates themes of redemption, obligation, and spiritual purpose at the heart of the Pesach Seder.

A Message at Twilight

Man, Reward, Punishment, Tikun, Teshuva, Faith, Mann, Mikdash, Agency, Parshat Korah, Hukkat, Balak, Noah, Beshalach, Ekev, Shmot, Vaera, Bo, Terumah, Yitro, Mishpatim, Bereishit, Pirke Avot 5

Agent of Sin

Responsibility, Culpability, Halacha, Parshat Vayishlach, Bo, Mishpatim, Ki Teitzei, Shavuot

God’s Will v Man’s Will

Fate, Free Will, Purpose, History, New World Order, Noah, Avraham, Exodus, Moshe’s Death, Parshat Haazinu, Noah, Lech Lecha, Bo, Emor

On Wealth

Wealth, Poverty, Parshat Vaera, Bo, Shmot, Pesah

Collective Consciousness

Historian Lucy Dawidowicz explained that the collective consciousness of the nation is formed from historical events chosen and fashioned to ensure Jewish survival and of the survival of Judaism. What are we to remember and what does that tell us about our nation and its purpose?