{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection","title":"REBI YISHMAEL'S BERAISA (Prayer: Offerings/Korbanot #9)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/74f84811\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1536,"description":"In this episode of the Prayer Podcast, Rabbi Wolbe discusses Rabbi Yishmael’s 13 Principles, the final part of the korbanot section in morning prayers, found in the Sifra’s introduction. These principles, a B'raisa (external Talmudic teaching), fulfill the daily Talmud study obligation and connect to Hashem’s name and 13 attributes of mercy. They provide a framework for deriving Torah laws without altering them, addressing modern issues like Shabbat elevator use. Key themes include:\nPurpose in Prayer: Reciting the principles fulfills Talmud study, complementing Torah and Mishnah, and transforms us by engaging with Hashem’s name (Zohar), paralleling the 13 attributes of mercy (1:07–5:01).\nSignificance of 13: The number 13 is central (e.g., 13 rivers in Eden, 13 “baruch” in prayers, “echad” and “ahava” equaling 13), symbolizing divine unity and love, aligning with the principles’ role in Torah interpretation (5:01–6:59).\nTorah’s Immutability: Rabbis cannot create laws; the principles apply Torah to new contexts (e.g., electricity) without change, preserving divine prescription (6:59–8:33).\nPersonalizing Torah: Study makes Torah “mine,” as per Rebbe Nachman and the Talmud’s “in your hand” question, enabling a Gan Eden-like life now (8:33–12:18).\nKey Principles Explained:Kal vachomer: Logical inference from less to more stringent cases (e.g., Miriam’s seven-day exile, Numbers 12:14) (14:23–17:05).\nGezerah shavah: Rule application via identical wording, requiring tradition (e.g., “b’mo’ado” for Pesach and Tamid on Shabbat) (18:19–20:52).\nBinyan av: Extending rules to similar cases (e.g., food preparation on all festivals, two-witness requirement) (20:52–23:51).\nCall to Action: Read the weekly parsha (Bereshit, Noach) to enrich life, as Torah is a guide for personal growth (23:51–24:12).\nThe episode concludes with anticipation for the next topic, Kaddish, and a blessing for a great week.\n_____________\nThis Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/76tI1XOrBfK-PjMp-DsYPvoo8EZGRPqfIP9oxC23HYU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zN2Vi/ZDJhMmE0MjViNjFl/MWZkODkzOWUwZmJm/ZTQ5ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}