Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Daf 61- Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. Why does the Torah use 2 expressions to describe the prohibition of charging interest ?

A. Neshech - because it bites into people & hurts them ,
Ribis - because the recipient is gaining an increase in a forbidden way. Thus the perpetrator is liable for 2 lavin for both aspects.
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Q. What if someone steals with intentions that it is only for a few minutes inorder to cause the victim pain or pleasure , is that permissible ?

A. No.
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Q. What are 4 places which the Torah connects to being saved from Egypt ?

A. The laws of interest , tzitzis , weights & to avoid sherotzim.

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Q. Which of the 4 is considered most elevated ?

A. To avoid eating unkosher food.

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Q. Why ?
A. Because it is ingested in the body.

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Q. Where is taking interest compared to murder ?
A. In Sefer Yechezkel 18:13
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