We know the feeling.
The “Chalukas HaShas” syndrome.
Every year at the communal Yud-Tes Kislev Farbrengen, there comes the moment where an announcement is made to take on a Masechta of Gemara (Talmud) to complete during the coming year. The list gets passed around and you have an uneasy, anxious moment.
Or, you read yesterday’s announcement here about the Alter Rebbe’s Takono for each community to divide the entire Shas and how the Rebbe would encourage Chasidim each year to take a Masechta. And you feel guilty at not having done this (in years or maybe decades).
You’re not alone.
We know how daunting this task can be for many and how navigating a Masechta can be a challenge even for someone who learned in Yeshiva.
We’re fully aware of the reluctance to commit to a Hachlota you can hardly see yourself keeping. And, at the same time, your desire to do the right thing.
Now, with the Talmud in Chayenu App, you can feel empowered.
Partnering with Koren Publishers and the Steinsaltz Center, Chayenu is adding the entire Talmud to its very convenient app, making the stunning and comprehensive Koren Talmud Edition extremely ‘handy’ – תלמודו בידו.
Not only is there an English translation, but the unique features such as commentary, historical background, Halacha and personalities of the Talmud are all included. The settings button allows one to enlarge font size, choose preferred alignment (side-by-side right-to-left or vice versa, top and bottom etc.)
The app will also track your progress so you can see how much you have to go to complete your Masechta.
Now, you too can feel empowered to take on a Masechta this year, fulfilling a request of the Alter Rebbe in today’s Tanya, and joining Chasidim worldwide in the sacred centuries-old tradition of our Rebbeim.
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The Talmud section in the Chayenu app is made possible in memory of Grigory & Emily Metechkin, by their son. The Chayenu app is made possible by Rabbi Roberto & Margie Szerer.
P.S. If you have no issues learning a Masechta a year, and you just want this really convenient tool of a hand-held Talmud on your phone at any time, you’re welcome to use this app too!
I’ve been waiting for this