The third day of Elul (August 23th), 2008 was a day of rejoicing worldwide among lomdei Daf Yomi, who marked the completion of Maseches Bava Metziah in the 12th cycle of “the Daf.” Since the completion of maseches Kesubos in the current Daf Yomi cycle, the Daf Yomi Commission of Agudath Israel has been arranging and broadcasting special shiurim across the nation to mark the completion of each masechta.

This month, lomdim across the United States and Canada tuned in to a live broadcast of the 7th Nationwide Shiur, which originated at Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Under the aegis of the Daf Plus program, Agudath Israel’s Daf Yomi Commission arranged for the shiur to be given by one of the most sought after speakers in the frum world, Rabbi Moshe Tuvia Lieff, shlit”a, formerly the Rav of Kehillas Bais Yisroel  Minneapolis and recently installed as the Rav at Agudas Yisroel Bais Binyomin in Flatbush.

The topic of this nationwide shiur was: “Use Extreme Caution When Dealing with Your Friends’ Possessions – הזהרו בממון חבריכם,” and was based on the Gemoroh in Bava Metziah 86a.  Rabbi Lieff  delivered an in-depth discourse that provided his listeners with a deeper awareness of their obligations to others.  He concluded with powerful words of chizuk for the lomdei haDaf and their families.

Agudath Israel’s Daf Yomi Commission now has a 24-hour Daf Yomi helpline –  1.212.444.1DAF – which can be used to access nationwide siyum masechta shiurim or to access one of a panel of talmidei chachamim to answer short, precise questions related to the Daf.  The Daf Yomi Commission is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Elly and Brochie Kleinman in memory of their fathers.

Says Mr.Jacob Schlanger, one of the coordinators of the Daf Yomi chaburos in Teaneck-Bergenfield New Jersey, “It was a special honor to be chosen to host this past nationwide shiur in our community.  We anticipate with excitement future programs offered by the Agudah’s Daf Yomi Commission to enhance our limud haDaf.”

(YWN Desk – NYC)