Kiddushin 22b: Piercing the Ear: Men of Freedom, Homes of Freedom

Kiddushin 29b 30a: Hydra and Hubris + Get Married Before Your Bones Explode

In this episode, we explore the seven-headed demonic malady "Mazik" in Abaye's study hall from a psychological and educational perspective, and how Rav Acha remedied the situation. We also discuss the benefits of marrying young in terms of working on oneself and working on ones marriage. Indexing: 6, 7 (Demons, mazik, Study Hall, marriage, education, chanoch lnaar, parenting)

Kiddushin 22b: Piercing the Ear: Men of Freedom, Homes of Freedom

In this episode, we explore the two statements about why it is unideal for an Eved Ivri to stay an Eved, having his ear pierces with an awl on the doorpost. Indexing: 5 (Eved, slave, servant, eved ivri, Egypt, Mt. Sinai, Mitzrayim, Har Sinai)

Kiddushin 20a, 21b, 22b: No Apologetics Here: Slavery, Sinners, & War Brides

In this episode, we elucidate the Jewish institution of slavery, shmitah violations, and war brides (yifas to'ar), utilizing Rambam, Rav Shamshon Raphael Hirsh, and contemporary psychology. Indexing: 2, 3, 4 & 5. (Shmitah, Avar Vshana, slavery, slaves, servitude, war bride, yifas toar, servants).

Ashmedia Post-Script + Ishbibnov Link: Sanhedrin 95a

"A prisoner cannot extract himself from prison ( lit. house of restraint)" In this episode, we compare the text about Ashmedia King of the Demons (Gittin 68a see 3 part analysis in previous episodes) with a famous story involving King David and a giant foe named Isbibnov (Sanhedrin 95a). Important messages are found about how we need support from others and how to deal with the "external evil inclination", problems from previous generations and temptations & challenges from the world around us. (Isbibnov, King David, Dovid HaMelech, psychology, Shadow, Jung, denial, Freud, Bowen)

Kiddushin 2b; Men Taking Initiative: The Act of Marriage

In this episode, we give an introduction to Maseches Kiddushin. We define what the word "Kodesh" means; how Maseches Kiddushin is a mirror-image of Maseches Gittin; and generate important messages for men acting properly in relationships and society. #1 in indexing (Kodesh, Kiddushin, Gittin, marriage, men, healthy masculinity).