A. Not unless it is a Shliach Beis Din.
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Q. What else is he obligated to do ?
A. To pay the principal amount ,plus a fifth & a korban asham Gezelos.
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Q. Whenever we tell a story of a certain Chosid who are we reffering to ?
A. Either R. Yehuda ben Bava or R. Yehuda ben R. Ilai.
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A. For eating use , not for cleaning laundry.
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Q. Are the 3 Mesechtos Bava Kama ,Metzia & Basra considered as one or are they seperate units ?
A. It is a matter of dispute.
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Q. If someone said all of his things should become Hekdesh , what is included & what is excluded ?
A. His Tefilin are included , his wifes & childrens clothing are excluded.
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A. That is one of those Qestions !consider - how much does a painter charge ?
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Q. What is orlah by trees ?
A. The first 3 years of fruits that grow from any fruit tree are forbidden for use whether for eating or any benefit.
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Q. Why do we need a special inclusion not to use it for dye , isn't that just another form of benefit ?
A. Tosfos says no because we might argue that color is like nothing.
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Q. If a garment was dyed with the peels of an orlah or shmita fruit , how do we deal with the garment ?
A. It needs to be burnt.
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A. Acts of Kindness
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Q. If we have a verse that teaches us to do more than the letter of the law , doesn't that make it obligatory ?
A. The word refers to that which they will choose to do on their own.
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Q. Who is the Tana who holds that causing something is like doing it ?
A. Rebbi Meir
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Q. If someone gave wool to be dyed what are the 3 things that can go wrong ?
A. Completely burnt & ruined
B. Partially discolored.
C. Wrong color.
These are the 3 cases in Mishna 100b.
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The first 4 - how Kohanim should act -
They may not enter the Mikdosh with long hair with the appearance of a mourner
This is a lesson for all of US !
We are called a nation of Kohanim. Before Pesach , before Sefira , we need to take a proper haircut as befits a king !
You are a very significant individual - the way you dress & groom yourself does make a difference !
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Q. If a woman had borrowed a million dollars from a man & he tells her now that he would like to marry her & let her keep the loan money for Kidushin , is it valid ?
Q. No.
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Q. What category of sin does Mishlei use to describe one who reveals secret information ?
A. Rechilus - talebearing.
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Q. Which Mitzva is referred to by the word " going - yeilchu " ?
A. Visiting the sick. ( You gain some of the Mitzva for the going there by itself , Maharsho ).
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A. There is a dispute whether causing a loss of money is considered as money or not.
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Q. When is the time Erev Pesach for destroying Chometz ?
A. Rashi 98b , 4 lines from top , says by the sixth hour.
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Q. If you give someone a utensil to repair but they break it by mistake are they obligated to pay you ?
A. Yes.
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Q. What is a shidah ?
A. Last Rashi - a box seat for women.
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A. Not if it was an off time when the eved was loafing around.
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Q. If someone borrowed money from a person is he allowed to do regular favors for that person or do we have to be concerned that it may appear to be like Ribis ?
A. We are not concerned , second Tosfos.
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Q. What can be forbidden ?
A. To do extra favors.
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Q. Would we ever produce coins with pictures of our great Sages on them ?
A. No. See last Tosfos on 97b.
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Q. The coins of Yerushlayim had the words Dovid & Shlomo written on one side , what was on the other side ?
A. The words - Yerusholayim , city of Holiness.
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A. Where they agreed that the paymemt would only come from one source.
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Q. What is the difference between one who stole a tree & then cut it down who does not acquire the wood , whereas one who stole an animal & killed it does acqiure it ?
A. Tosfos explains by the animal it is more of an obvious change.
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Q. Why was Shmuel called the Persian King ?
A. Because the Halacha followed his decision in monetary issues as if he were the king.
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Q. If someone stole Chometz before Pesach & he wants to return it after Pesach is that possible ?
A. Yes
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A. When it is built into his house.
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Q. What is the definition of Birah ?
A. A large house
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Q. What is meant by " land cannot be stolen " if someone did steal it ?
A. The owner still has his chazaka rights.
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Q. If someone was instructed to dye wool red but he instead did it black is he considered a meizid or a shogeg ?
A. Rashi says a shogeg - because there are many people who don't realize that one has to follow instructions !
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A. Yes. Shulchan Aruch 196:2
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Q. What does it mean that even though there is a change it stays in its place ?
A. Rashi - in the place of the original owner.
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Q. What is the status of a reversible change ?
A. It is not considered a change.
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Q. What are the 3 rules regarding repenting & returning stolen goods ?
A. If the item is available - return it.
If it is built into a building - pay for its value.
If it is not intact - even if the person offers to reimburse you , it is better to be Mochel & not to accept payment.
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A. Some say - You are inflenced by the company you keep - becuase we showed 5 sources for it on 92b & another source now on 93a.
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Q. Which lesson should we always learn from pigeons & doves , but not from eagels ?
A. Be humble , not agressive.
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Q. If someone stole lumber & built a table , what is he obligated to return ?
A. The value as of when he stole it.
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Q. If 5 Sages hold of the same general concept does that mean that it will be the final halacha ?
A. Not necessarily if they don't actually say the same thing. See last Tosfos on 93b.
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Two reasons are cited -
- Clean up
- To glorify the Beis Hamigdosh & to humble ourselves
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A. The Heavenly court will hold them accountable until they offer to pay.
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Q. Does it matter if there does not seem to be a murder weapon ?
A. Yes. The claim has to be plausible.
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Q. When is there a Mitzva obligation to tear ones clothing a certain amount ?
A. By the laws of mourning.
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Q. What if he does extra ?
A. He may transgress - Don't waste.
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Q. What do we call someone who deprives himself unnecessarily ?
A. A sinner who needs atonement.
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Q. What is the penalty for one who stole someone else s Mitzva opportunity ?
A. To pay 10 gold coins.
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A. If it is in the Jews house he is obligated to get rid of it.
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Q. What is the common denominator between -
Hekdesh , Chomtez & freeing a servant ?
A. They all override a lien.
We can also learn a Pesach message - when we refrain from Chometz we become elevated like Hegdesh & we become truly free !
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Q. If someone has rights to the produce is that like owning the ikor also ?
A. There are 4 opinions -
R. Meir - yes
R. Yehuda - no
R. Yosi - its a Sofeik
R. Eliezer - they are both limited.
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Q. How much worse is a backhanded slap over a regular slap ?
A. Double. From 200 to 400.
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Q. If someone chooses to hurt themselves is that permissible ?
A. No.
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Q. Can a witness also serve as a judge on a case ?
A. No.
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This is explained as a symbol to be careful to keep gaavo (pride ) & taavo ( temptation) away from our service to Hashem.
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A. Property that a woman owned before marriage & now her husband has the rights to pluck the fruits & use them.
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Q. Which properties are called iron sheep ?
A. He guaranteed their value to her.
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Q. If a husband & wife lost their Kesuba document how many hours can they wait before replacing it ?
A. Not even 1.
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Q. If a wife sold her Kesuba rights , does she lose the other conditions that come along with the package ?
A. No
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Q. How many other stipulations are there ?
A. 6. Rambam Ishus c. 12.
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Q. How many obligations does a man have to his wife & how many benefits does he receive ?
A. 10 obligations & 4 benefits. See Rambam
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A. From the word echod - one. Brothers are as one. Either in the sense of relationships or in the sense of doing Mitzvos.
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Q. How many types of people are there that are disqualified from serving as witnesses ?
A. 10. Rambam
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Q. May a convert serve as a witness ?
A. Yes.
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Q. How many places in Shas does the Halacha follow Reish Lokish ?
A. 3 places.
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Rambam , Isurei Hamizbeach 5:11
The meat should be salted well , all over , as when one is to roast it. But if they only used one drop of salt it is Kosher.
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A. It is greater when one is commanded to perform Mitzvos.
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Q. If a minor hurt someone & then he becomes Bar Mitzva does he have to pay ?
A. Mishna Brura 343:9 says no according to Halacha & yes , lifnim mishuras hadin.
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Q. If an owner has only one pillow who gets to use it , himself or his eved ?
A. The eved.
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Q. What are 2 examples of a good investment called a Segula ?
A. Buying a sefer Torah or a fruit tree.
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A. On Yom Kipur he would have to pay , but not for Shabos because that day can carry a death penalty.
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Q. From which of the 5 payments do we see that we consider the value of intangible feelings to actually charge for them ?
A. From Shame.
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Q. If someone was shamed while asleep can he claim payment when he wakes up ?
A. Yes
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Q. When is a minor considered old enough to be included in Shame ?
A. Rashi explains when he is reminded of it he is in pain.
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A. From the root word for Mishpot which means balanced judgement. A fool is unbalanced.
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Q. From which 2 words of the Torah does a physician get a liscense to heal ?
A. Verapo yerapei. Shmos 21 :19.
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Q. How much value is there if a doctor offers his services at no charge ?
A. No value.
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Q. For every type of injury there is a calculation of how much to pay for the damage that was caused. However there is one type of injury that at times is considered as if the victim is totally disabled. What is that ?
A. If he caused deafness.
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The first 2 are
Korban Olah & Korban Mincha
Every offering brings us closer to Hashem. When we contribute on behalf of Hashem we become elevated & improved.
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A. He is exempt because witnesses cannot testify against him. ( If Beis Din themselves saw it he is put to death , Rambam ).
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Q. If a minor was injured is the father allowed to waive the payment that is due for his son ?
A. Only if he agrees to make it up to his son when he gets older.
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Q. The Beis Din out of Eretz Yisroel has no right to impose Kenas / fine penalties unless there are 2 factors. What are they ?
A. Things which happen frequently , & there is a monetary loss.
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A. 1- if he keeps it tied up.
2 - if he lives in a place near the border & needs it for protection.
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Q. How many Jews should we strive to gather together to merit a high form of Divine Presence ?
A. 22 thousand.
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Q. What are the 5 payments that one is obligated in for causing an injury ?
A. Damages , pain , healing , unemployment & for shame.
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Q. Why does the Torah say , an eye for an eye , if it is not meant literally ?
A. The Torah is teaching how serious it is & should be considered as if , Rambm.
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Q. What if a murderer happens to be wealthy & he offers to pay his victims family 10 million & they are willing to forgive ?
A. Nothing doing. The Torah says there are no such deals , the death penalty is the only way , when that is justified.
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A. The first ones were upon entry into Eretz Yisroel when the land issues were in the forefront.
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Q. What do we do on Shabos afternoons special due to the great Ezra ?
A. Krias haTorah at Mincha.
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Q. Which liquid is the Torah compared to ?
A. Water
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Q. Which day should be our laundry day ?
A. Thursday
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Q. How many special zoning laws apply to the Holy City of Yerusholayim ?
A. 10.
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A. Naftoli.
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Q. The 10 rules that Yehoshua enacted do they apply all over , even out of Eretz Yisroel ?
A. Yes
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Q. What is the status of someone who attempts to be stringent & avoids relying on the legal loopholes that were instituted by the Sages ?
A. If he appears to be a showoff he may be punished by the Sages.
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Q. Where do we see that there is a special Mitzva to help someone who got into trouble ?
A. From takoneh # 8 if someone got lost we are allowed some leeway to help him out.
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Q. Why is it forbidden to raise certain animals in some places ?
A. Because they may cause damage.
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Q. If someone pledges , makes a vow or an oath ( these should be avoided ) to marry the next one who says yes , what is their obligation ?
A. To marry the next one that is suitable.
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Q. What was the name of Rav Hunas wife ?
A. Chova
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Q. What is the required response that we are obligated to follow as a reaction to troubles that may chas vsholom occur ?
A. Forms of repentance that will cause the troubles to depart.
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Q. How many conditional agreements were instituted by Yehoshua & his Beis Din when they entered the land of Eretz Yisroel ?
A. 10.
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A. It depends on the context of the verse.
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Q. Does one give Maaser from a mixbreed animal ?
A. No
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Q. Why is a slaughtered sheep not valid for redeeming a first born donkey ?
A. It is not called a sheep anymore , it may be called lambchops.
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Q. How can we use the model of paying 5/4 as a deterrent to stop car thefts ?
A. Have them pay 5 cars for each car they steal.
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Q. What if he stole & than gave it away as a gift is he obligated to pay 5/4 ?
A. Yes
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Q. What if he gave it to someone to slaughter or sell on his behalf , is he liable ?
A. Yes.
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Q. What is an overall message from this ?
A. Crime dosent pay.
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* Beit Din Never carried out any of the death penalties on Shabos because we grant , even the wicked criminals a day off on Shabos.
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A. 77a which consists of 9 words.
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Q. Why is this amud so unique ?
A. Its about the Unique Red Cow. Rambam says there were only 9 of them in History so far - corresponding to the 9 words on this amud. The tenth will be done when Moshiach comes.
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Q. Do the laws of 4/5 apply to a mixbreed animal ?
A. Yes
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Q. Is a mixbreed animal Kosher for a Korban / offering ?
A. No.
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Q. Why are the laws of offerings more stringent ?
A. It is as if the animal has a blemish.
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The Parah Aduma !
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A. R. Shimon
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Q. Who holds that a shlomim animal is considered his own & still in his possesion ?
A. R. Yosi Haglili.
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Q. What is the implication of the phrase - it was stolen from the house of a person ?
A. But not from Hekdesh.
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Q. What are 2 examples where we say that we consider the future potential as if it was already achieved ?
A. When blood is ready for Zerika & something that is ready for redemption - in a certain sense
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A. Rav - he is exempt
Shmuel - he is obligated
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Q. Thus how can there be a case where witnessnes came against him & he can still be exempt ?
A. If he had been Modeh first , according to Rav.
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Q. But when he does not pay the fine , what about the principal amount ?
A. That he does pay
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Q. When we say he pays 4/5 is the kefel included ?
A. Yes.
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Q. If there are witnesses who for some reason cannot be incriminated with Hazoma , does that matter ?
A. There testimony is not valid in the first place.
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A. - Saying it did not happen would be hakchasha.
- saying you were with us someplace else on that day is hazama.
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Q. What does tosfos say when a question is stronger than a Teima ??
A. See the last Tosfos on 74a.
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Q. What are the 5 types of Lavin that Beis Din does not actually punifh with Malkus / Lashes ?
A.
- if there is no action
- if it can carry a death penalty
- if it can be rectified by payment.
- or by an act of an aseih.
- or a collective Lav. Rambam.
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Q. What are 2 requirements to define an official admission that will exempt someone from paying a kenas / fine ?
A. In the presence of beis din & in their place of judgement.
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A. 6
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Q. If one of 2 witnesses was disqualified does that affect his co- witness ?
A. Yes. Their testimony is cancelled.
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Q. What is considered a gap in ones speech so that we question his subsequent words to consider them seperately ?
A. If he paused to say the equivalent of Peace to you my Teacher.
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Q. How should one greet a teacher /Rebbi ?
A. Sholom oleicha Rebbi. See Tosfos.
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A. Reish Lokish - at the end.
R. Yochanon - from the start to the finish.
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Q. One may slaughter a chulin animal all over , besides one place ,where is that ?
A. In the Beis Hamigdosh or the Azora courtyard.
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Q. May a wicked Jew serve as a witness ?
A. No.
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Q. A witness who was contradicted with hazama from when is he disqualified ?
A. Abayei - retroactively from when he sinned.
Rava - from when he is caught.
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Q. Why is eid zomain considered a Chidush ?
A. Because there are 2 witnesses against 2 , why listen to the second group ?
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Q. Why is daf 72 the daf for Purim ?
A. Ayin beis are the first 2 letters of the word Eved. On Purim we learn to commit ourselves to serve Hashem as an eved to a Master.
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A. There is a dispute whether he is punished with both or only malkus.
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Q. Which opinion do we follow ?
A. Not to give both penalties only Malkus.
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Q. If someone slaughtered an animal by mistake on Shabos , can it be Kosher ?
A. Yes
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Q. What is the bottom line if someone stole an ox from 2 partners & he slaughtered it & then he admitted in Beis Din to one of them , but he was in denial to the other owner ?
A. If witnesses come now he needs to pay half of 4/5 to the one he lied to. ( This is actually on the bottom line of the daf ).
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Q. What is the connection between daf 71 & the taanis Esther on this day ?
A. See first Tosfos on 72a.
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* To give a half Shekel every year as a donation.
* A kohein has to wash his hands each time before he enters to serve.
* there are 4 mitzvos pertaining to the exclusive oil for annointing & for incense.
* Avoid idolatry
* Rest the land on Shmita
* Avoid mixing meat & milk.
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A. A transfer of the power to collect a debt. From the word Reich which a ruler or one in control.
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Q. How many witnesses are required to render someone guilty of stealing & selling an ox ?
A. Either 2 w. Who saw both stages or 4 w. 2 who saw stage one & 2 who saw stage two.
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Q. Why is it that on Shabos if he slaughtered it he will be exempt from paying 4/5 , but if he sold it he will be obligated ?
A. Because for slaughtering it there is a death penalty on Shabos.
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2- Since by an ox he deprived the owner of a work animal , he must pay more. Rashi in Chumash.
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Q. What if he only sold it for a 30 day period does he pay 4/5 ?
A. No. That is not a complete sale.
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Q. What are the 2 factors required in order to render it Hekdesh ?
A. To belong to him & to have access to it.
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Q. How does Rashi define the tznuin ?
A. Pious people who try to stop all others from sins.
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The dignity of a person - you become elevated when you treat others with respect.
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A. A person who admits that he stole & desires to repent is exempt from paying the double penalty.
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Q. When is a change not considered a valid change ?
A. When it is easy to reverse it.
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Q. Why does the Prophet equate a stolen animal with a lame one ?
A. They are both unacceptable as an offering , one because it is blemished in a physical way & one because it is not by that person thus he cannot give it.
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Q. Why is slaughtering an animal or selling it on an equal plane ?
A. 2 methods of getting it away from here.
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1- divide it into small segments
2- one day at a time.
Who teaches us these powerful secrets which can change your life ?
Hashem by giving us one day at a time in segments.
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A. He has to return the original cash value.
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Q. What if the name of the item has changed , is that sufficent ?
A. No. The last Tosfos on 66b explains that a name change alone is insufficent without either yiush or a physical change.
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Q. What would indicate Yiush ?
A. If the owner said - woe to me , its gone for good. Rashi B. M. 21b
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Q. How many years was Raboh the Rosh Hayeshiva ?
A. 22
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Q. How did Hashem promote Rav Yosef to prominence when he took over ?
A. Hashem helped him resolve a question that was unresolved for 22 yrs.
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Q. Which one is the Sandwhich rule where we have a kelal on both ends & a perat in the middle ?
A. Rule # 6
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Q. What if the latter kelal does not resemble the first ?
A. That is a dispute.
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Q. What is the approach taught by other Sages that is not taught by R. Yishmoel ?
A. Riboh miut Veriboh.
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1 - Lights on in the Menorah daily
3 - for special garments for Kohanim
3 - regarding offerings.
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A. If he stole it from a thief who stole it from the owner.
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Q. What are 3 more entities that one is exempt from paying double for them ?
A. Servants , documents & land.
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Q. How can someone be considered a thief & be obligated to pay double even though the owner had given him the item voluntarily ?
A. It was given to him for safekeeping but he lied & said it was stolen from him & he swore to that effect.
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A. Tosfos explains :
- Rav Alfas- we are lenient
- Rav Hai Gaon - swear & take half.
-R. Tam - let the victim swear to his loss & collect it all.
- R. Yitzchok - no payment.
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Q. Which transgression is it if one puts pressure on someone to reluctantly sell his item for a good price ?
A. A double aveira - for the desire & the Chemda. Rambam
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Q. If someone sent a spark flying to cause damage , is he responsible ?
A. Yes , as if he threw an arrow or a rock. Rambam
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Q. Does a person have a right to leave his Chanuka Menorah in a place where it may cause a fire , Chas Vesholom ?
A. No. He should sit there & safegaurd it. Rambam
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A. Idol Worship ,
Immorality &
Innocent bloodshed.
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Q. What if someone risked his life to discover a Torah rule ?
A. We do not say Halacha over in his name.
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Q. What if a fire traveled unexpectedly over a barrier is the fire starter responsible ?
A. No
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Q. What is the bottom line of how much distance one is required to arrange to safegaurd his fire ?
A. It depends on the height & size of the fire.
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Q. What if he had hidden gold items in his house & someone burnt it down ?
A. If it was something that a person of his stature may have had , he can swear & collect compensation. Rambam.
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The word Kelev - stands for Kol libo. Its whole heart is for its Master.
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It is in 15:15
One with a good attitude is always at a Party !
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A. By Shabos it would be forbidden , by damages it can be gramah.
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Q. Where is the source that even a righteous person should avoid a danger zone ?
A. Shmos 12 :22 - Don't leave your home in a time of punishment.
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Q. How can this apply to ones travel plans ?
A. It is best to travel during daylight.
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Q. How do dogs react when Eliyohu Hanovi comes to town ?
A. They are in a friendly mood.
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A. Abayei
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Q. Why are some trees evaluated as part of the field , whereas others are considered independently ?
A. Rashi some trees are very significant !
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Q. What is wrong if an ordinary person decides to begin to act as a super Tzadik ?
A. He may transgress the prohibition of acting with arrogance.
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Q. A ripe fruit that is ready to be harvested is it still considered to be part of the tree or not ?
A. See third Tosfos on 59b
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A. If it slipped - the owner only pays for the benefits it gained.
If it went on its own - he pays for the damages.
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Q. What if the animal now wandered into another section of the field ?
A. That is already a dispute.
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Q. How do we calculate the price of the damages ?
A. We figure it based on the big picture of a field 60 times the size.
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If you take it & keep it you transgress 2 lavin , what is it ?
A. Something you find which you are obligated to return.
The 2 lavin are - don't refrain from returning it & don't steal.
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Q. What if you return an item to a place where the owner will see it & find it is that sufficent ?
A. Yes
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Q. Is a pickpocket in a public area considered a Kanov - sneak theif or is he a gazlon ?
A. He is a ganov , because he is concealed from the owner. Rambam
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* To build the Beis Hamigdosh
* To always keep the poles of the Aron in place.
* To always have the Lechem Haponim in Place.
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A. No , he may still be accountable if he dosent pay up on his own initiative.
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Q. If someone scared a person out of his wits without touching him , causing the victim to become ill from the fright , is he liable to pay for damages ?
A. No & yes. This is an example of the above.
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Q. If someone found an item & tried to return it to its owner by making announcements etc , but he did not yet discover whose it is , what should he do ?
A. Take it home & keep it safe until the owner contacts you.
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Q. Does that mean you become like a Shomer Chinon or even a Shomer Sochor ?
A. Both answers are valid - there are 2 opinions.
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Q. From where do we learn that we can understand the primary purpose of an entity from the first time it s used in the Torah ?
A. From the letter Tes which is used first for Tov.
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Q. If 2 animals are similar to each other may we breed them together ?
A. If they are a different specie it is prohibited. Thus a wild goose may not be mated with a regular goose , but a wild ox with a regular ox is permitted. Rambam
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Q. What is considered a proper closure to for sheep ?
A. That which can withstand an average wind.
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A. We exclude only these types but not
- a person or
- utensils.
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Q. What is the law if someones pet animal goes out on Shabos carrying a package ?
A. It is forbidden to allow it.
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Q. How do we know that the the 2 sets of 10 Commandments in the Torah are considered one unit ?
A. See first Tosfos on 54b
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Q. Is a person permitted to plow a field with an ox or pull a wagon with a donkey ?
A. Yes
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Naaseh Venishma - which of course applies 24/7
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A. Rashi , Yevomos 80b , says warm air like smoke.
Q. What was the unique stature of Rebbi Nosson ?
A. He was a great Tana a chaver of R. Meir & he was the Av Beis Din who would always delve into the depths of an issue.
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Q. What is the basic rule if someone fell down & broke someones item by mistake or due to an accident ?
A. He is responsible to pay for all of the damages as if he were a Meizid. Rambam , chovel umazik 6:1.
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A. Not until a halachic act of acquisition is made. Even giving over the keys is only considered as saying - go & make a chazaka to be Koneh.
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Q. If a person falls into a pit & gets hurt , the pit owner must pay , but not if the faller died. Why ?
A. It is a decree of the Torah - Gezeras Hakosuv.
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Q. What if an animal fell in with a load of precious utensils on its back , & the animal died & the utensils were ruined ?
A. The pit owner pays for the animal but not for the utensils.
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A. So that the sinner is put to death with a Loving Touch to fulfill - Love others as yourself !
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Q. If A sent B to perform a sin who is guilty of the sin ?
A. B is. Because he should not have accepted such a shlichus.
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Q. When & how can 2 people become partners in a Bor ?
A. If 1 person dug 10 tefochim deep & the second person dug down to 20 , they are both liable.
However if the first only dug 9 deep & the second dug the tenth , only the second one is liable.
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Q. How does Tosfos pose a question that is stronger than a Teima ?
A. See second Tosfos on 51b.
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Q. Why is it dangerous if one says " Hashem is so generous He forgives all sins no matter what " ?
A. Rashi explains because he causes people to be tempted to sin.
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Q. Why is Hashem more precise with those who are greater & closer to Him ?
A. Because He loves them more.
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Q. What is the main reason the Torah obligates a hole digger to pay for damages caused by his hole ?
A. There is a dispute -
Rav - due to the stale air
Shmuel - the air & the Bang
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* the first 5 are how to treat ones workers with compassion.
* we then have 10 Mitzvos on to avoid causing harm or damage to others.
* Then 9 more laws of caring for others
More to follow.
We see how careful we need to be in dealing with all others.
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A. The Ramban explains that we are not sure if the offspring would have lived thus the Torah gives us specific guidelines for who is entitled to what.
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Q. Which animal does the Torah compare to the great righteous Sage Yissocher in Breshis and also to a nation in Breshis ?
A. A donkey
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Q. If someone grabbed first a document of property that has no owner does he get the property or only the paper ?
A. Only the paper
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Q. What are 2 methods for a person s yard to acquire something for him ?
A. If it is enclosed with protection or he is at the side of it. Tosfos
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1 - measure for measure - when we help them live , Hashem does the same for us.
2 - when we appreciate & thank them for giving us life , we deserve more !
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One reason is so that we should also read them across & learn significant lessons. There are matching mitzvos , such as
Don't harm or kill innocent people because they were created in Hashems image !
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The 6 constant are
Believe in Hashem
There are no others
He is One
Love Him
Fear Him
Don't be distracted.
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Plus 3 extra in the second commandment & 1 extra in the fourth.
3 more at the end
1 - to avoid idol worship
2 - to avoid murder
3- to distance oneself from immorality.
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To Believe in Hashem
No other
No Statues
No bowing to idols
No other forms of worship to them
No wasted swearing
To sanctify Shabos with words
Not to perform any form of work on Shabos
To Honor ones Parents
Not to kill innocent people
Not to commit adultery
Not to kidnap any human being
Not to testify falsley
Not to desire things that others have
Not to have any statues of people
Not to use metal for preparing the stones of the Mizbeach
Not to have steps for the Mizbeach only a ramp.
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3- for the Miracle water supply
4 - Shiras Haazinu
5 - Yehoshua sang
6 - Devora sang
7- Chana sang
8 - Dovid Hamelech sang
9 - Shlomo Sang
10 - the Song when Moshiach will arrive , we hope soon ...
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On the Blessing for the sun
Which we say this year & once every 28 years.
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* If not , to break its neck.
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* No eating Chometz
* Not even to see it around.
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* Roasted
* Not to leave over
* A non religious jew may not eat from it.
* A non Jew may not eat.
* The group has to eat in one location.
* Without breaking any bones.
* One who is uncircumcised may not eat.
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2 - Slaughter a Korban Pesach on erev Pesach in the afternoon.
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The Dorash Moshe explains when a person fulfills their full potential they are considered equal to the greatest who fulfilled their potential.
This applies to all of us !
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