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The Festivals of YHWH require sanctification by the court, as the Festival dates are established by the court’s determination of the New Moon, whereas Shabbat, which commemorates Creation, does not require sanctification by the court. Shabbat is sanctified every week independent of any court deci
As for ben Azzai’s statement, it should be understood as follows: The Festivals of YHWH require an expert, as the start of the month, which is dependent upon the appearance of the new moon, which in turn determines the Festivals, can be established only by a court composed of experts. But the porti
The Talmud raises a difficulty: But in the portion on vows the phrase “the heads of the tribes” (Numbers 30:2) is written. How, then, can it be said that vows can be dissolved by laymen? Rav Ḥisda said, and some say it was R' Yoḥanan: From “the heads of the tribes,” the rabbis derive that vows can
§ R' Ḥanina says: A husband who is silent and does not formally nullify his wife’s vow in order to annoy [lemeikat] her, but intends to nullify it later, can nullify it even from now until 10 days later. Rava raised an objection to this from a baraita: When did they say that if the husband of a bet
What, is the phrase: Heard and was silent, not referring even to one who is silent in order to annoy her, and nevertheless nullification is only possible that day, contradicting the opinion of R' Ḥanina? The Talmud answers: No, the baraita is referring to one who is silent in order to sustain the v