Daf 30. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. What if a field is called by a certain name but we are not sure if it is actually one of those fields ?

A. There is a dispute if it is included in the sale.
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Q. For how long can a person claim I was busy at the market ?
A. 30 days

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Q. If someone asked to buy a property is that proof that he may not turn around & claim it is really his all along ?
A. No. He may have been offering to buy it to avoid controversy.
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Daf 29. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. Why do we assume that news travels from place to place ?

A. Because every person has friends.
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Q. How can we know if the person was there at nights also ?

A. By asking neighbors.
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Q. What is Itra ?
A. A document with witnesses that they divided it between them.
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The Better Way

What can be better than praying wholeheartedly ?

Brokenheartedly.

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Daf 28. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. What is the difference between a Beis Hashalchin & Beis Habaal ?

A. A Shalchin field needs water daily & it produces all the time. A Baal field is satisfied with rainwater & it produces once a year.

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Q. Where do we see that it takes 3 times to establish a proof of ownership ?

A. By an ox that gores 3 times.

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Q. What is unique about fig trees ?

A. The fruits do not all ripen at the same time.
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Q. Which Sage had gone to Usha ?

A. R. Yishmoel

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Daf 27. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. If someone bought a tree without any land does he bring Bikurim from that tree ?

A. No.
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Q. What if he bought two trees ?

A. He brings bikurim without reciting the Parsha.

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Q. 3 trees ?
A. He brings & recites.

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Q. From which fruits are we obligated to bring Bikurim ?
A. From the special 7.
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Q. What can you do if you own a small piece of land ?

A. 4 things :

The Mitzva of Peah
Bikurim
To write a Pruzbul
& to acquire movable property.
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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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Daf 25. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. How far from a city should a cemetery be ?

A. 50 Amos.
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Q. Which is the opinion we follow in regard to which direction to face when we pray ?
A. Towards Yerusholayim. Tosfos.

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Q. What is the extra benefit of praying towards the southwest ?

A. To achieve wisdom & wealth.
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Bitochon 6.

Think about cold calling or gold calling. What we really need is to calling Hashem. !

He can connect us quickly to the right agent who can make it happen.
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Daf 24. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. What if a container of wine is found floating in a river ?

A. Rav - it depends where - if in a Jewish area it is permissible to have hanoeh from it
Shmuel - no.
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Q. Where do thieves refrain from hiding certain types of loot ?

A. At the scene of the crime.
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Q. What is the farthest we keep some trees from a city ?
A. 50 amos

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Q. Why. ?

A. For the beauty of the land in Erets Yisroel

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Q. What can we expect of a pot on the stove if we have two chefs ?

A. The food will not be hot or cold. .
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Bitochon 5.

Why does it say
Hashem says all silver & gold are mine ?
One lesson for Bitochon is that at times Hashem is providing us one type of blessing & we were hoping & wishing for something else.
Don't reject the silver because you are hoping for gold it is all from Hashem.
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Daf 23. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. From where do we have to keep a ladder away & where do we need to leave space for a ladder ?


Q. Away from a pigeon coop , & space near gutters which need to be cleaned.
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Q. How far away from a city may one build a pigeon coop ?

A. 50 amos.
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Q. If we have a conflict between the principle of follow the majority & follow that which is closer , which concept wins ?
A. The majority.
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Q. Why was R. Yirmiya sent out of the Yeshiva ?

A. Because his question was considered disrespectful.
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Q. When did they allow him back in ?

A. At Daf 165.
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Daf 22. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. Which type of merchants were authorized by Ezra to be permitted to sell their wares all over ?

A. Those who sell cosmetics for Jewish Women.
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Q. What is the penalty for one who causes a punishment to come upon another person ?
A. He is not invited to come close to the Holy One who is Blessed.
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Q. From whom do we learn to avoid giving a public lecture if one was unable to prepare adequately ?
A. From Rav Nachman bar Yitzchok. ***

Q. How much distance is required not to block ones light ?

A. 4 amos
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Bitochon 4.

The Talmud asks the Question -
What should a person do to prosper ?

The answer is twofold
- act with integrity

& pray to the Master /Owner of all wealth.
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Daf 21. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. Who was Yehoshua ben Gamla ?

A. One of the Kohanim Gedolim at Bayis Sheini who was very great.
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Q. What was his main accomplishment ?
A. That we should have yeshivos for children all over.

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Q. How many students should there be in one class ?

A. 25.
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Q. How can jealousy be used in a positive way ?

A. To increase wisdom.
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Q. Why is it a great concern that a teacher of children should be careful to avoid mistakes ?

A. The ramifications may be catastrophic.
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Q. Are we allowed to fire a teacher for misconduct without prior warning ?
A. Yes.
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Q. What is called irreversible loss ?

A. See the second Tosfos on 21b.
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Bitochon 3

In order to get a Bitochon Boost daily we need to review the 6 constant Mitzvos.
Hashem is the Source of all
There is no other

He is the One & Only
Love Him
Fear Him
Don't stray from serving Him.
He does it all & He is waiting for us to connect more with Him.
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Daf 20. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. Is salt considered a food ?

A. Not when it is by itself.

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Q. What is the general rule for making a partition ?

A. Any material may be used besides salt or fats.
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Q. Where do we see that neighbors have the right to protest if one person is making noise which makes it difficult for people to sleep ?

A. From the Mishna that people can say - we have trouble sleeping from the noise of your customers coming & going.
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Q. What is an exception to this rule ?

A. A person may teach children Torah & not be concerned with the sounds of study.
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Gems of Bitochon -2

On the path one is determined to go , Hashem will lead him.

The path of Bitochon begins with Prayer to Hashem & continues with Prayer at regular intervals.

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Daf 19. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. Why is their a difference between the distance from the soaking cycle - 3 tefochim & that of the scrub cycle where its 4 amos ?

A. Because it shpritzes all over.
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Q. What is meant by yagid olov reioh ?

A. Learn from the context.

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Q. Where does it say in the Torah that Hashem will supply Eretz Yisroel with adequate rain ?

A. Dvarim 11:11.

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Q. What are the 7 liquids that are considered liquid ?

A. Wine , blood
Oil , milk , dew
Honey & water.
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Gems of Bitochon

What are the 2 secrets
To achieving wealth ?
The Talmud teaches

1- always deal honestly

2- pray for mercy from the Owner of all wealth
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Daf 18. Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. What is the meaning of Tiraya can be harmful to a wall ?

A. Rabeinu Gershom explains either the shaking or the noise.

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Q. How much space does one need to plow for a vineyard ?

A. 4 amos.
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Q. How much space is required between planting a tree and a pit ?

A. 25 amos.
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Q. What are the liglugei of a mustard plant ?

A. Rashi - the flowers

Aruch - the seeds

Ri. - the branches.

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Q. What is tzunma ?

A. Stone or rock.
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