Monday, April 13, 2009

Daf 107 - Quiz

Q. The first word of this Daf can mean to mix or to make sweet as we say in our daily prayer for Torah study : please make the Torah sweet in my mouth. What is the connection between the 2 meanings ?

A. When something is sweet we are eager to absorb it & allow it to mix in.

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Q. Why would the Torah mix together 2 issues ?

A. Because there are connecting messages to both areas.
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Q. Why does the Torah obligate one who seems honest , for he made a partial admission , to swear ?

A. Because he may be a partial lier to stall for time.

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Q. Who are the 4 Watchmen ?

A. Unpaid.
Paid ,
One who borrowed &
One who rented.
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Q. What are the 3 oaths we impose on an unpaid watchman who claims it was stolen ?

A. That he was not negligent ,
That he did not misuse it ,
& that it is not still in his possession.
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