"Eternity and a Day" -- Episode 2 Observing Yahrzeits & Hilulas. Talmud; Ta'anit 29a | Yevamot 122a

This in-depth Gemara study focuses on teachings of our Sages seen as sources for Sacred and Solemn Traditions associated with the observance of Yahrzeits'. Our series on Yahrzeits and Hilulahs entitled DAYS OF ETERNITY now delves into a teaching found in Tractate Ta'anit and a foundational understanding of a statement in Yevamot as we continue to trace the origins, and oldest known documentation of these time-honoured, and cherished Torah traditions. __________________________ This unique mini-series within TOM’S TALMUD TISCH ~ ETERNITY AND A DAY -- Part II continues the quest for the sources of a widely observed and revered Torah tradition whose origins seem shrouded in mystery. This Episode -- based (in part) on Gemara teachings found in Masechetot Ta'anit, Daf 29a, and Yevamot 122a -- will reveal the earliest known documentation of the idea that recuring calendric dates of loss radiate with powerful energy, potency, and possibility. In appreciating illuminating statements of our Sages, as elucidated by classis rabbinic commentary about timing, anniversaries, and historic customs and rites of Jewish life we will learn to see the Yiddishkeit conventions associated with dates of earthly passing as resonate with not only the past, but rather the present and future. Our study will highlight the observance of anniversaries of death and destruction in a dynamic fashion. One that not only honours lives lived, but also seeds new life and can stimulate growth and development. This will further clarify how these mere Minhagim (customs) have emerged as so foundational and important to Jewish life and continuity. This second Episode will significant better our understanding of how to properly appreciate and utilize the extraordinary opportunities these special days provide.