Aggadeta: Berachot 2a - Rabbi Yosef Chaim's Reading of the Mishna (Part 2) - Class 22 Class highlights: We continue reading the Mishnah through the lens of Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad, author of the Ben Ish Chai, using his book Ben Yehoyada; an insight into our Mishna from the Chida, Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azoulay; the special work Shem HaGedolim; a brief biographical sketch of Rabbi Shlomo (Solomon) Sirilio and his insight into our Mishna; exploring the word "Me'ematai"; a famous Midrash regarding Shema Yisrael; the spiritual connection between Ribbi Yehuda HaNasi and Antoninus and the Kingdoms of Israel and Edom; and more! (11/19/2020) — The Shiviti Night Kollel has expanded with a brand-new Talmud Track! Join us as we delve into the non-Halachic segments of the Talmud, otherwise known as Aggadeta! — Google Classroom Please email [email protected] if you wish to join the Google Classroom. Please do not join the Classroom out of curiosity as inactive members will be removed. — Rabbi Yonatan Halevy's official YouTube channel! Subscribe for the newest audio and video coming out of Shiviti/Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim!