Thursday, June 11, 2009

Daf 48- Quiz

Q. Why does Hashem punish people who do not keep their word , even if they are non-Jews ?

A. Because it is a lack in being a Mentch.
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Q. Does money alone clinch a deal according to the Torah ?

A. It is a dispute -
R. Yochanon - yes
Reish Lokish - no
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Q. Does Meshicha appply by non-Jews ?
A. No.
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Q. What is a siton ?

A. A wheat wholesaler. Rashbam

Tosfos says he sells liquids.
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Q. What is a mi shepora ?

A. Abayei - we inform him as to what Hashem does.
Rava - it is a curse.
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Q. What if he gave a partial payment ?
Rav - he acquires only that amount of value.

R. Yochanon - he will get a mi shepora for the full amount.
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Q. If someone was cursed for one reason does that mean he can be cursed more ?
A. Tosfos says no.
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