Sunday, May 17, 2009

Daf 23- Quiz

Q. What is meant by - one may not pass by food ?

A. Rashi & Tosfos - one has to pick it up.

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Q. Why ?
A. Some say just as we may not leave a Sefer on the floor , we surely pick it up , so too , food is a great miracle of Hashem , the fuel that keeps us alive. We must treat it with respect.

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Q. What is the common denominator between
Don't pass by food &
Don't pass by a Mitzva opportunity ?

A. Treat them both right as we said above.
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Q. What would be definite yiush ?

A. If the owner said - woe I lost it.
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Q. If you find something in the street that appears to have been left there intentionally , should you leave it there for the owner ?
A. No. Take it & anounce it.

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Q. Can a knot or the place be a valid Siman ?
A. Yes.
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Q. What may be an even better Siman ?
A. The measurements , wieght , or the amount of items.

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Q. What unusual shape of a cut of meat is used as an example of a siman ?

A. A triangle.
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Q. Who used that shape ?

A. Raboh bar Rav Huna.
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Q. Which 3 areas is a person encouraged to be careful not to speak so freely ?
A. About his learning - be humble.
- about his personal behavior - be modest.
- about favors others have done for him - be discreet.
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