Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Daf 26. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. If someone shakes the floor causing damage or shoots a spark which damages does he need to pay for the consequences ?

A. Yes.
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Q. What connection is there between the prohibition against cutting down a fruit tree & the life of a person ?

A. A person is compared to a tree thus one may affect the other.
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Q. How far do the main nourishing roots of a tree extend ?

A. 16 amos.
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Q. What does Ulah say about Bikurim from a tree that someone planted within 16 amos of a neighbors field ?

A. He is considered a thief thus
Rashi - there is no need to bring Bikurim

Tosfos - its forbidden.
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