Episodes

  • Saying Goodbye to Daily Daf Differently

    Saying Goodbye to Daily Daf Differently
    Feb 8 2023
    In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay acknowledges with regret the end of one of the most important shows on the Network Daily Daf Differently. After explaining the ins and outs of the issues with keeping the show going, Darone thanks Jeremy Kalmanofsky and The Conservative Yeshiva for all of their help […]
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    8 mins
  • Nazir, Daf 15: Negotiating Commitment

    Nazir, Daf 15: Negotiating Commitment
    Feb 7 2023
    Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 15. What do we do when the values between two of our commitments conflict? To view the text of Nazir, Daf 15 on Sefaria, please click here. The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from […]
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    14 mins
  • Nazir, Daf 14: Fulfilling Two Promises At Once

    Nazir, Daf 14: Fulfilling Two Promises At Once
    Feb 6 2023
    Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 14. In today’s episode we ask how can a person fulfill two obligations at the same time? To view the text of Nazir, Daf 14 on Sefaria, please click here. The opening and closing music for this podcast […]
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    16 mins
  • Nazir, Daf 13: The Bargaining Nazir

    Nazir, Daf 13: The Bargaining Nazir
    Feb 5 2023
    Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 13. What is the obligation to fulfill a Nazir’s vow, if it was made in a moment of bargaining for the life or health of a child?” To view the text of Nazir, Daf 13 on Sefaria, please […]
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    20 mins
  • Nazir, Daf 12

    Nazir, Daf 12
    Feb 4 2023
    Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 12. A meditation on the limits of language and knowledge when we depend on others. To view the text of Nazir, Daf 12 on Sefaria, please click here. The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros […]
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    16 mins
  • Nazir, Daf 11

    Nazir, Daf 11
    Feb 3 2023
    Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 11. When someone makes a vow in order to prevent others from forcing them into an action, does that vow have validity? In other words if I make a vow to avoid peer pressure do I remain accountable […]
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    19 mins
  • Nazir, Daf 10

    Nazir, Daf 10
    Feb 2 2023
    Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 10. What are the limits of frustration as an explanation for extreme statements? If a person makes a Nazarite vow under the stress of frustration does that vow have validity? To view the text of Nazir, Daf 10 […]
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    18 mins
  • Nazir, Daf 9

    Nazir, Daf 9
    Feb 1 2023
    Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz looks at Masechet Nazir, Daf 9. Can an individual modify the Nazarite vow to fit their personal preferences? We will look at the limits for individuals altering religious ritual described in the Torah. To view the text of Nazir, Daf 9 on Sefaria, […]
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    17 mins