Sunday, June 21, 2009

Daf 59 - Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. Which is the only case of forbidden relationships where the death penalty is that of Chenek ?

A. By a married woman. The others get Sekila , Serefa or Korais.
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Q. What is the meaning of the word amiso ?
A. Am ito - people that are with you - in Torah & Mitzvos.
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Siman - back to daf 58
Why is the topic of causing verbal distress taught beginning on daf 58 ?
A. It spells the word Noach. Be gentle.
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Q. Why does a person need to always be careful to speak gently to his wife , Rambam ?
A. Because she may come to tears which can trigger Heavenly consequences.
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Q. What is the secret to become wealthy that Rava taught ?


A. Always be careful to honor & respect your wife !
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Q. What do we do if someone tries to change a Torah law or Torah principle ?
A. We do not accept it. If a Prophet tries it he becomes a false prophet liable for a death penalty.

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Q. What can be worse than hurting an ordinary person with words ?

A. Hurting a convert

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Q. How many times does the Torah teach us to be careful with how we deal with converts ?
A. 36 or 46 times. See Tosfos.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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