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This sefer illuminates a path through the depths of the most difficult sugyos, until everything is explained before the student… in a manner that clarifies and solidifies.
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Open every Tosfos to discover:
Overview
The background information you’ll need for the discussion at hand.
Translation
with interpretation and elucidation
A line-by-line translation, as if by a magid shiur.
Summary
Solidify what you’ve learned with a synopsis of the main points.
Thinking It Over
Stimulate (and evaluate!) your analytical skills with incisive questions.
Footnotes
Expand your understanding with additional references and explanations.
Overview
The background information you’ll need for the discussion at hand.
Translation
with interpretation and elucidation
A line-by-line translation, as if by a magid shiur – with each line’s translation incorporating clarifying insights.
Summary
Solidify what you’ve learned with a synopsis covering the main points of the Tosfos.
Thinking It Over
Stimulate (and evaluate!) your analytical skills with incisive questions on the Tosfos you’ve learned.
Footnotes
Expand your understanding with additional references and explanations.
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HaRav Ephraim Piekarski Shlit”a
Developed by a Mechanech who speaks your language.
Over his 30+ years as a menahel guiding thousands of talmidim, Rabbi Ephraim Piekarski shlit”a developed Tosfos In English: seforim that guide you through Tosfos using a tested, proven method for talmidim at every level.
In a simple yet stimulating English, Tosfos In English:
- Clarifies the questions Tosfos is coming to answer
- Shows where each question and answer begins and ends
- Explains any unfamiliar Gemaras cited
- Summarizes the Tosfos
- Challenges you with optional, thought-provoking questions
- Includes references for further learning and explanation
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The Set includes all 26 Tosfos In English seforim. Each is devoted to a different section of Shas, as follows:
| Vol | Tractate | Daf |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shabbos Perek 1שבת פרק א | 2a–20aב.–כ. |
| 2 | Shabbos Perek 7שבת פרק ז | 67b–76aסז:–עו. |
| 3 | Shabbos Perek 10שבת פרק י | 90b–96aצ:–צו. |
| 4 | Shabbos Perek 11שבת פרק יא | 96a–102aצו.–קב. |
| 5 | Pesachim Perek 1פסחים פרק א | 2a–21aב.–כא. |
| 6 | Pesachim Perek 2פסחים פרק ב | 21a–34bכא.–לד: |
| 7 | Kesuvos Perek 1כתובות פרק א | 2a–15bב.–טו: |
| 8 | Kesuvos Perek 2כתובות פרק ב | 15b–28bטו:–כח: |
| 9 | Kesuvos Perek 3כתובות פרק ג | 29a–41bכט.–מא: |
| 10 | Gittin Perek 1גיטין פרק א | 2a–15aב.–טו. |
| 11 | Gittin Perek 2גיטין פרק ב | 15a–24aטו.–כד. |
| 12 | Gittin Perek 3גיטין פרק ג | 24a–31bכד.–לא: |
| 13 | Gittin Perek 4גיטין פרק ד | 32a–48aלב.–מח. |
| 14 | Kidushin Perek 1קידושין פרק א | 2a–22bב.–כב: |
| 15 | Kiddushin Perek 2קידושין פרק ב | 41a–58bמא.–נח: |
| 16 | Bava Kama Perek 1בבא קמא פרק א | 2a–17aב.–יז. |
| 17 | Bava Kama Perek 2בבא קמא פרק ב | 17a–27aיז.–כז. |
| 18 | Bava Kama Perek 7 part 1בבא קמא פרק ז חלק א | 62b–69aסב:–סט. |
| 19 | Bava Kama Perek 7 part 2בבא קמא פרק ז חלק ב | 69b–83aסט:–פג. |
| 20 | Bava Metzia Perek 1בבא מציעא פרק א | 2a–20bב.–כ: |
| 21 | Bava Metzia Perek 6בבא מציעא פרק ו | 75b–82bעה:–פב: |
| 22 | Bava Metzia Perek 8בבא מציעא פרק ח | 94a–97bצד.–צז: |
| 23 | Bava Basra Perek 1בבא בתרא פרק א | 2a–17aב.–יז. |
| 24 | Bava Basra Perek 2בבא בתרא פרק ב | 17a–27bיז.–כז: |
| 25 | Bava Basra Perek 3בבא בתרא פרק ג | 28a–47bכח.–מז: |
| 26 | Makos Perek 1מכות פרק א | 2a–7aב.–ז. |
These seforim are designed to clarify Tosfos for English-speaking talmidim of all levels. That said, the mechaber (author) chose to identify select concepts using their commonly-used Hebrew keywords. This keeps things cohesive for those who already know these concepts, while helping to familiarize those who are not.
50% of our customers are advanced learners who use Tosfos In English specifically for the more difficult Tosfos to ensure correct understanding. Many also highlight the Thinking It Over section at the end of every Tosfos — a feature that challenges even the most seasoned learners.
Seforim measure 6x9 inches. The set takes up approximately two feet of shelf space.
Although this hardcover set typically sells for $750, limited-quantity bulk orders — along with generous donor subsidies — allow us to pass on a substantial discount to you.
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