Daf 50 - Quiz

Q. Regarding an overcharge of less than a sixth where we assume people forgive , what question can we still have ?

A. Is the forgiveness immediate or only after the buyer can show it to others.?
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Q. What is the equivalent of getting an expert opinion from a merchant ?

A. An opinion from a good relative.

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Q. Regarding fraud over a sixth where the sale is void , is there a time limit of showing it to others or is it unlimited ?

A. That is the Gemaras second question.

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Q. What is Ravas 3 point halachic conclusion ?

A. Less than a 1/6 - it stays.
More than - both may retract.
An even 1/6 - its valid but give a refund.
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Daf 49- Quiz

Q. What is the remez in the Torah that a person should strive to keep his word when he says yes or no ?

A. Hin Tzedek.

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Q. Why is it wrong for a person to say one thing but in his mind he has other plans ?

A. There is a lack of truth & it is a form of theft. See Rambam

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Q. What if someone mentioned to a friend I plan to give you a gift , but now he is reconsidering , is it permissible ?
A. It depends if it was a small amount & they were relying on it one should not retract.
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Q. If someone asks , can you watch my money & the response is - my house is available , does he become responsible ?

A. Not unless he adds , put it in front of me or I will watch it.
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Q. If a seller overcharghed or if a buyer underpaid what is the penalty ?

A. When it is the amount of a sixth they are obligated to pay back.
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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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Daf 47- Quiz

Q. Whose item is used for Chalipin ?
A. Rav - the buyer
Leivi - the sellers.
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Q. In which Megilah do we find the source of Kinyan Chalipin ?

A. Rus.
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Q. What type of Naal was used ?

A. The Targum explains it was the glove of the right hand.
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Q. Is Meshicha stated openly in the Torah ?

A. That is a dispute -
R. Yochanon - no.
Reish Lokish - yes
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Q. What are 2 ways of defining the word - vetzarta hakesef ?

A. Either to wrap it up or use a coin that has an imprint on it.
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Daf 46- Quiz

Q. If one cannot aquire coins through barter , what about using them to effect the barter ?

A. Surely not. Tosfos.

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Q. Where do we see a Sage going out of his way as hishtadlus for funds that belonged to him ?

A. Rav Papa went to meet the agent who was bringing his 12,000 coins.
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Q. What is included in the term Parnasah ?

A. Rashi , all the needs of a person.
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Q. What is the equivalent of - until my son arrives ?

A. Or until I find the key .
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Q. Can produce be used to effect chalipin ?

A. R. Sheishes - yes
R. Nachman - no. Only a utensil

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Q. Does money aquire movable items by Torah law ?
A. R. Yochanon - yes
R. Lokish - no. Use Meshicha
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Q. Does Reish Lokish hold like R. Sheishes ?

A. Yes.
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Daf 45 - Quiz

Q. Who is the teacher of the principle one may not lend a gold dinar for a gold dinar because it may go up value thus turning into Ribis ?

A. R. Yochanon.
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Q. What is Maaser Sheini & who is to eat it ?

A. It is seperated by the owners the first , second , fourth & fifth years of a Shmita cycle. It is brought to Yerusholayim & eaten there.
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Q. What type of foods does the Torah list that we should buy ?

A. 2 types of meat & 2 types of wine.

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Q. Which 2 types of food may not be bought ?
A. Tosfos lists water & salt.
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Q. Can a coin be used for a barter acquisition ?

A. It is a dispute.
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Q. Is a coin considered a utensil ?

A. Tosfos says yes.
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Parsha Question

What are the 3 Brochos of Birchas Kohanim ?

The Targum Yonoson explains -

1- physical needs
2- growth in Torah
3- success in Prayer

This corresponds to lessons from the 3 Avos
1 - Avraham who did Chesed in all ways including basic needs.
2- Yaakov who was the pillar of Torah
3 - Yitzchok the pillar of Avodah which includes prayer.
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Daf 44 - Quiz

Q. If someone said he would sell something for x amount & both sides agreed & they have witnesess watching is it a done deal ?

A. No. It is not valid until a kinyan is made.
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Q. If one side gave the money to buy a movable item but did not yet lift up the item , either side may retract but what happens ?
A. It is not a Jewish way ,
He has to accept a curse at Beis Din for not keeping his word ,& then he gets his money back.

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Q. What is an asimon ?

A. Rashi says a blank coin without an imprint.
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Q. How much is a Peruta ?
A. An eighth of an Italian Isur.

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Q. How much does one have to give a Kohen to redeem a first born son ?
A. 5 silver Shekels. He may give a gold dinar & receive 5 silver dinarim of change.
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Daf 43 - Quiz

Q. If someone asks you to hold on to some money for him for awhile are you permitted to use it until they need it back ?

A. A regular person is not permitted.
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Q. What is the halachic conclusion regarding one who borrows an item without notifying the owner ?

A. He is a gazlon (thief ).
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Q. We have a 3 way dispute in our Mishna between Beis Shamai , Beis Hillel & R. Akiva , who do we follow ?

A. It is a dispute -
Shmuel - R. Akiva
Rava - Beis Hillel

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Q. So what should we follow ?
A. Rashi - follow Rava who is the latter Sage.
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Q. If he said he was going to do shlichus yad is that considered as if he did it ?
A. Beis Shamai - yes.
Beis Hillel - no
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Daf 42 - Quiz

Q. What are the Torahs guidelines for caring for & investing ones money ?

A. Always keep some money handy.

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Q. How much ?

A. Always divide it into 3 parts-

1/3 land.
1/3 merchandise

1/3 available.
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Q. How does one gain more blessings of prosperity ?

A. Keep your blessings concealed.

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Q. Before Banks , where was the best place to safegaurd money ?

A. In the ground.
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Q. How deep ?
A. One Tefach.

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Q. What if he forgets where he buried it ?
A. He is considered negligent & he has to pay.
***
Q. What if he had his Mother help him watch the item ?
A. That is fine.
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Daf 41 - Quiz

Q. What is the one word title of this Mishna ?

A. Chovis ( a container ).
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Q. What did R. Yochanon offer to do for whoever would explain this Mishna ?
A. Carry his clothing for him.
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Q. Why does R. Yochanon make such an offer ?
A. He is the one who says a persons garments give him honor, thus I will honor them.
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Thought question
Why is meant by the expression
Shlichus yad - sending out ones hand ?
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Daf 40 - Quiz

Q. One who was holding produce for someone & is now returning it , how do we know how much was depleted ?

A. If it was in a separate corner , whatever is left there. If it was mixed with his , we follow a prescribed average for each type.

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Q. In what way do we see mice behaving in a manner of the wicked ?
A. Tosfos explains when they see grain for the taking , not only do they eat themselves they also call their friends.
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Q. How much profit may one make when selling basic foods ?

A. Up to a sixth.
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Q. What is barzenaisa ?

A. Either the cost of advertizing or the cost to form an opening for the barrel.
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Q. Why would it be forbidden to mix some sediment back into a container of wine or oil ?

A. One may not cheat or fool a customer.
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Daf 39- Quiz

Q. What is a case of hashovas aveida where we know the owner yet we have a Mitzva to care for his property ?

A. If he was captured or had to skip town due to danger.
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Q. What if someone was captured right when his crops were ready for harvesting ?

A. First Beis Din sends people to cut the grain & put it away for the owner, then they hire a relative to care for the fields.

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Q. Why don't we trust a minor to take over a field ?
A. He may ruin it.

Q. Why don't we send in a relative to care for a field of a minor ?

A. He may claim it is his.
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Q. Why was Yosef able to recognixe his brothers but they could not recognize him ?
A. He grew up & had a beard , they had already had beards from before.
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Q. What is the difference between a pardes & a bustenai ?
A. A vineyard & a orchard of trees.
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Daf 38 - Quiz

Q. What should a Shomer do if he sees the produce he is watching is getting spoiled ?

A. There is a dispute :
- Do not sell.
- Rabon Shimon b. G. - sell with Beis Din to save it.

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Q. If a person could choose between one measure of his own produce or much more from others which is preferred ?

A. His own.

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Q. What is a Tamchu ?

A. Food that was collected for daily distribution.
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Q. What is netushim & retushim ?

A. The N is when he had no choice he was captured , the R is when one ran away on his own.
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Q. Which Sage said , don't push an elephant through the eye of a needle ?
A. Rav Sheishes.
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Daf 37- Quiz

Q. What is the difference between a mix up by a case of theft & one by a case of Pikodon ?

A. By theft he transgressed a prohibition thus there may be a kenas penalty.

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Q. What if he wasn't caught is he exempt ?
A. If he wants to clear his account in Heaven to avoid punishments he will be urged to pay all possibilities.

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Q. Who is the one who was disputing the words of R. Tarfon ?
A. R. Akiva.

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Q. Was R. Akiva a talmid of Beis Hillel or Beis Shamai ?

A. Beis Shamai , Rashi.
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Q. Without his awareness , can mean , he knows nothing about it , or ... ?

A. He did not see it , thus he did not see it exactly. ( The last Tosfos ).
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Q. Who are we referring to when it says - these & those agree ?
A. Beis Shamai & Beis Hillel.
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Daf 36 - Quiz

Q. What are the 4 types of oaths ?

A. - Bitui - speaking
- Wasted
- Pikodon - our topic &
- Eidus - testimony.

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Q. Is one Shomer allowed to give it over to another Shomer without permission ?
A. No. Tosfos.

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Q. If he did , is he liable ?

A. Rav - no
R. Yochanon - yes.

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Q. One who agreed to watch something for someone can he have his wife & older children assist him ?

A. Yes.
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Q. What if the Shomer was negligent & the animal ran away but then it died a regular death , is he liable ?
A. It is a dispute.
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Daf 35- Quiz

Q. When do we make both sides swear ?

A. If he gave a loan & took an item for security but now he claims the item was stolen & that it was only worth half the amount :
The Malveh swears - that the item is not by him ,
The loveh swears - it was worth the full amount.
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Q. A person who receives a loan how does he think of his benefactor in glowing terms ?

A. Hashem made him wealthy because he is such a nice person.
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Q. What if a shomer claims he dosent know where he put the item he will try to find it ?
A. He is considered negligent & he needs to pay for it right away. Rambam.
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Q. What are some of the benefits of doing what is good in the eyes of Hashem ?

A. Hashem will act with goodness to you & He will give you His good land to inherit , see Dvarim 6:18.
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Q. Where was Ameimar from ?

A. Nehardoeh
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Q. What is the status of a husbands rights on the miluk property of his wife ?

A. As a buyer , not an heir.

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Q. One who rented an animal for a week & then lent it to someone else for a day & it died on that day , what do we do ?

A. There are 2 opinions -
- the renter swears that it died & he makes the money from the borrower.
- R. Yosi - the owner gets the money.
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Daf 34 - Quiz

Q. If something was stolen from a Shomer Chinom does he have to pay for it ?

A. He has 2 options -
- he can swear & be exempt ,
& if they find the theif he pays double to the owner.

- he can also choose to pay in which case he becomes the owner so that if they find the thief he pays double to the watchman.

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Q. What if they get the animal back does the watchman also get the wool shearings & the offspring ?
A. No.
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Q. What if he did not yet pay but he said he would ?
A. That is sufficent.

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Q. What if he just said I m responsible ?
A. Also good enough.

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Q. Which Braisos are most authoritative ?

A. The Tosefta of Dbei R. Chiya & Dbei R. Oshiya.
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Q. What if he first refused to pay but then he said he would ?
A. It is good.

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Q. We say Teiku on many of the questions , so what should be done ??
A. Rabeinu Chananel & Rambam say they split the money.
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Q. When he is willing to pay is that all ?

A. He also needs to swear that it is not in his reshus.
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Daf 33 - Quiz

Q. If a person finds something he himself lost & someone elses but he is only able to handle one of them , which comes first ?

A. His own is always first.
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Q. His Fathers or his Rebbis which comes first ?

A. His Rebbi.

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Q. How do we explain the difference between a Parent & a Rebbi ?

A. Parents brought us into this world , a Rebbi is one who enables us to merit the World to Come.

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Q. How do we know that a person should try to avoid poverty ?

A. From Davarim 15:4.
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Q. What are the 3 opinions of what defines one special Rebbi ?

A. R. Meir - taught him Gemara
R. Yehuda - most of his learning.
R. Yosi - even if he explained one Mishna.
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Q. Which type of learning is called the best form of study ?

A. Gemara.
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Q. Which learning should one always run to ?

A. Mishna.

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Q. Who will rejoice when Moshiach comes ?

A. All Jews.
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Daf 32 - Quiz

Q. Which is greater the Mitzva to honor Parents or the Mitzva to honor Hashem ?

A. They are equal in some ways.
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Q. But then what should one do if his Parents ask for something at the same time when he has an item to return ?

A. The Parents also have the Mitzva to return found items thus that comes first.
***
Q. Which is greater to help unload an animal or to help load up ?
A. To unload.
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Q. What are 2 reasons why unloading is a great Mitzva ?

A. The animal is suffering & the owner may lose a lot.
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Q. What if his friend asks for help to unload & his enemy needs help to load which comes first ?

A. It is a Mitzva to load with his enemy first in order to subdue his evil inclination.
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Q. But how can one have an enemy dosent the Torah teach us not to hate each other ?

A. Tosfos explains that it must be that he saw that person doing a sin & he warned him but he refused to refrain. Now he has a Mitzva to hate him until he repents.
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Daf 31 - Quiz

Q. Can there ever be a case of returning a lost find by a field ?

A. Yes. If a flood is heading towards ones field & he has a way of blocking it.
Q. What if an animal is ruining ones field ?
A. The same Mitzva applies if he can stop it.
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Q. If someones animal escaped & you return it , is that sufficent or do you need to inform the owner ?
A. You do not have to inform him.
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Q. How many times is a person required to try to teach others the right way ?
A. Even 100 times.

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Q. What if you have a relative who needs charity , one who lives in your building who needs , in your city & in a different city , who should you help first ?

A. Rambam lists these 4 levels & says we have to follow this list of priorities.
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Q. Why is it that sometimes some opinions seem to say that the Torah is merely speaking the way people speak ?
A. The third Tosfos on 31b explains that it is only in unique cases where it is obvious from the verses.
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18 of 613

18 of the official Mitzvos are in Parshas Nosoi.

The word Nosoi means elevated & this Parsha includes the Blessings which Kohanim are to give & we are to receive to become elevated.
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Daf 30 - Quiz

Q. What are 2 concerns one may have when having guests over ?

A. Not to cause them to be envious of you & not to have them steal things.
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Q. Which 2 types of materials are fragile & thus should not be touched while waiting to return them ?

A. Gold & glass
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Q. If there is a sock for example in a cemetary or on the street who would be exempt from the Mitzva of returning it ?

A. A kohen is not permitted to enter a cemetary & a person who not carry his own sock is exempt.

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Q. What if a person would still like to return it even though it is beneath his dignity is it permitted ?

A. Yes. It is considered going beyond the requirements of the law.

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Q. What are 2 reasons for the destruction of Yerusholayim ?

A. For not going beyond the basic requirements & for sinas chinom. Tosfos.

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Q. How is it possible to get a Mitzva even 100 times ?

A. If he returned a lost animal & it ran away that many times.
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Daf 29 - Quiz

Q. How responsible is someone who is watching an item he found ?

A. Raboh - like a Shomer Chinom.
R. Yosef - a Shomer Sochor

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Q. If he sold the item & is now holding the money instead , how responsible is he ?

A. R. Tarfon - he may use the money thus he is like a Shoel.
R. Akiva - he may not use it & he is less responsible.
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Q. But what if he found actual money with a siman that he is obligated to return , may he use that ?

A. No. & he is like a Shomer Sochor.
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Q. What are the rules of taking care of a found object while waiting for the owner ?

A. Each item according to its needs so that it does not get ruined.

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Q. Where was the best place to buy Tefilin in the days of Abayei ?
A. By Bar Chovu.
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Q. If you borrowed a pen for 10 minutes & than someone asked you if they can use for a moment to write one word is that permitted ?

A. No.
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Q. What type of water should a person avoid drinking ?
A. Warm water.

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Q. How can a person lose money quickly ?
A. By not supervising his staff.
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Daf 28 - Quiz

Q. Is relying on a siman a Torah law or Rabbinical ?

A. This is a question in the Gemara. The Rambam concludes that a Siman Muvhak is Torah law.

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Q. What can be better than Simonim ?
A. Witnesess.
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Q. How many Jews came back initially when they built the second Beis Hamigdosh ?

A. 42,360
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Q. Should a finder announce what type of item he found ?
A. Yes

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Q. Where did they anounce finds in Yerusholayim ?

A. There was a high stone platform which was used.

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Q. Where should we anounce nowadays ?
A. In public areas such as Shuls & Yeshivas.
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Q. If someone finds a working animal what should he do ?

A. Let him put it to work up to 12 months if that's feasible if it will pay for itself ...
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Daf 27- Quiz

Q. How many specific items does the Torah mention regarding lost & found , in Dvarim 22 ?

A. 4. An ox , sheep , donkey & garment.

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Q. How is a garment different than the other 3 ?
A. It is man made thus it may have a siman.
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Q. What is the root of the word Simlah ( a garment ) ?

A. Sheim loh - it has a name for itself.
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Q. If you find an item worth less than a peruta what should you do ?

A. There is no obligation.
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Q. What is the most significant facial feature for purposes of identification ?

A. The nose.
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Q. What is the connection between the nose ( chotem ) & a sin ( chait ) , it is the same hebrew word ?

A. We need to avoid sticking our noses into the wrong places that may lead to sins.
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Daf 26- Quiz

Q. What if someone finds rusty treasures in an old wall ?

A. The finder keeps it.

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Q. What about in a new wall ?

A. It depends on the item , if we can tell who put it in, they get it.
If not , depends if it is in the outer half of wall or the inner half.
If the wall is filled with it they divide.
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Q. How often were the streets of Yerusholayim swept ?
A. Every day.

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Q. What is the name of a Sage whose name is that of one who is considered as Reuven & Shimon & whose Fathers name is that of the Father of all the Shevotim ?

A. Rav Menashe ben Yaakov.

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Q. How can someone pick up a quarter & in the process transgress one aseih & 2 lavin ?

A. If he saw the person drop it & he rushed to pick it up before yiush in order to steal it -
He transgresses - return it
- don't steal &
- don't refrain from returning.
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Q. When do we say that you may keep what you found even while the owner seems to be looking for it ?

A. If you saw him drop money into sand , even if he brought a sifter & he seems to be searching for it you may keep it if you find it first.
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Daf 25 - Quiz

Q. What should he do if he finds scattered coins or piles of coins ?

A. The piles need to be anounced because they can be identified.
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Q. What if there is an empty container next to items that may have fallen from the container ?

A. We need to determine if they are probably together or not.

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Q. What if someone claims I lost a bill with my name written on it is that a valid siman ?

A. No. He may have spent it.

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Q. What can be special with 3 coins ?
A. The way they are stacked.
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Q. If something may have been left there intentionally what should you do ?

A. Leave it.
***
Q. What is a hamnik ?

A. A fork. See R. Chananel.
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Daf 24 - Quiz

Q. What is the overall common denominator of the 3 matters that one should conceal ?
A. Tosfos explains issues to maintain Peace.

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Q. If someone would dry his hands on someone else s garment what else is he suspected of ?

A. Stealing other items as well.

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Q. How is it possible for there to be a container of wine that only one Jew is allowed to drink ?

A. If it was lost & found in a place that has mostly non-Jews , the wine becomes forbidden to all. But if the owner has a siman & he gets it back , he alone may drink it.
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Q. How is it possible that you may keep a certain find & at the same time you are obligated to return it ?
A. If most of the area are non-Jews & there is yiush but there may still be a requirement of going beyond the basic law to still return it.
***
Q. Who was greater R. Ami or R. Asi ?
A. Tosfos says that R. Ami was greater. They were both Kohanim & chaveirim.
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Daf 23- Quiz

Q. What is meant by - one may not pass by food ?

A. Rashi & Tosfos - one has to pick it up.

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Q. Why ?
A. Some say just as we may not leave a Sefer on the floor , we surely pick it up , so too , food is a great miracle of Hashem , the fuel that keeps us alive. We must treat it with respect.

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Q. What is the common denominator between
Don't pass by food &
Don't pass by a Mitzva opportunity ?

A. Treat them both right as we said above.
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Q. What would be definite yiush ?

A. If the owner said - woe I lost it.
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Q. If you find something in the street that appears to have been left there intentionally , should you leave it there for the owner ?
A. No. Take it & anounce it.

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Q. Can a knot or the place be a valid Siman ?
A. Yes.
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Q. What may be an even better Siman ?
A. The measurements , wieght , or the amount of items.

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Q. What unusual shape of a cut of meat is used as an example of a siman ?

A. A triangle.
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Q. Who used that shape ?

A. Raboh bar Rav Huna.
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Q. Which 3 areas is a person encouraged to be careful not to speak so freely ?
A. About his learning - be humble.
- about his personal behavior - be modest.
- about favors others have done for him - be discreet.
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Location - Location

Why does the Torah seem to mention over & over that the Jews were in the Midbar ( wilderness /dessert ) when they received the Torah ?

Also why is this whole Chumash named after this location ?
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Daf 22- Quiz

Q. If a robber steals from the rich & gives to the poor , are they permitted to keep the spoils ?

A. If it was done openly & there is Yiush yes.
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Q. From which 2 words do we learn that a person can send a shliach to seperate Teruma on his behalf ?

A. Gam Atem.
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Q. What is a bustana ?
A. An orchard.
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Q. Why did Mar Zutra refuse to eat some fruits that were offered to him by a worker in an orchard ?

A. He was concerned that it was considered stealing from the owner.

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Q. What is example of a lost item even with a siman that a finder may keep ?

A. If it was swept away by a flood so that the owner surely gave up on it.

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Q. If the item has the type of siman that may trampled on , is it a valid Siman ?

A. Raboh - no.
Rava - yes.

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Q. What about the location ?

A. Raboh - no.
Rava - yes.
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Daf 21- Quiz

Q. If someone finds an item that he may not keep , what is the first obligation to focus on ?

A. To anounce it.

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Q. What are the 3 categories of examples the Mishna gives us in the list of 10 types of finds that one may keep ?

A. Food , clothing & money.
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Q. What if each item by itself you would be allowed to keep such as a loaf of bread & coins , but now you find them combined , the coins were in the bread ?

A. You are obligated to anounce it.

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Q. If it looks like the item had been left in a certain place a certain way , what should you do ?

A. One may not even touch it because the owner may be planning to come & retrieve it.
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Q. What is meant by Yiush shelo midaas ?
A. He will give up on it later but he is not yet aware of his loss.
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Q. So what should we do ?

A. Abayei - one may not keep it.
Rava - it is permissible.
We follow Abayei in this Halacha.
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Q. How often does an average person check on his wallet ?
A. Regularly , every once in a while.

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Q. How many official Mitzvos are there in Parshas Behar & Bechukosai ?

A. 24 in Behar , 12 in Bechukosai.
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Daf 20 - Quiz

Q. If someone sold a note for collection does that mean he has no more power over it ?

A. No. He can still waive the debt.
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Q. If an orphan girl steps away from a marriage through Miun how many people need to be present ?

A. 3.
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Q. How many items together are called an Aguda ?

A. 3.
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Q. What should be done if someone finds a loan document of others between his papers & he does not remember what its all about ?
A. Hold on to it until Eliyohu hanovi arrives.

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Q. What is an equivalent of Crazy ?

This is not a joke.
A. Lazy. See the Bach. ( It also ryhmes ).
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Q. What are 2 usages of the word Simpon ?
A. A receipt that breaks a shtar

* or a blemish that cancels a purchase.
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Q. What is the imaginary name of a Jew the Talmud uses that is a combination of two of the Shevotim ?
A. Yosef ben Shimon.

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Daf 19 - Quiz

Q. Which great Sage was an agent once to deliver a get ?

A. Raboh bar bar Chana
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Q. What is another name for the will of a dying person ?
A. Daitiki

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Q. Is an apotiki related ?

A. That is a document that designates a lien to collect from a specific field.
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Q. What is the difference between the gift of a well person or that of one who is very ill ?

A. If the documents were found - the first is not returned , the second is , at times.
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Q. What does kushta mean ?

A. Truth.
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Q. What should you do if you find a receipt ?
A. If the owner of the original document admits that its valid , return it. If they don't admit do not give it to either.
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Daf 18 - Quiz

Q. What is a common denominator of a Get , a freedom document , a will ,a gift document & a receipt ?

A. If they were found do not return them.

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Q. What if the person who had it written insists on still giving it ?

A. If we can determine that it is his it can be used.

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Q. What is the difference between the place where they sell flax & the place where they soak & process it ?

A. There are more people who frequent the place of selling.

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Q. Why is a question from a Mishna stronger than one from a Braisa ?

A. It is the ikar ( primary source ). Rashi

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Q. What is it called if the person identifying a document says there was a hole near a certain letter ?

A. A siman muvhak.
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Daf 17 - Quiz

Q. When can a person lose his credibility ?

A. If he claimed initially that the whole thing was not true , & than witnesess said otherwise , & now he claims , oh I paid already.

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Q. What if you find a certified document & you see it is dated for that same day , should you return it ?
A. Yes.

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Q. Is a predated Shtar kosher ?

A. No.
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Q. What is the secret for finding pearls ?

A. To know that they are disguised as rocks or concealed under rocks.
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Q. What is Maaseh Beis Din ?

A. Rashi explains a stipulation arranged by Beis Din

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Daf 16 - Quiz

Q. When Mar Zutra & R. Ashi debate an issue which way does the Halacha go ?

A. The second Tosfos says we follow Rav Ashi for 3 reasons
He was the later Sage , he was greater in wisdom & in number.

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Q. Is a gift more like an inheritance or like a purchase ?

A. It is a dispute.
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Q. What did Rav Nachmans father do ?

A. He was a scribe who worked for the Beis Din of Shmuel.

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Q. Where does it say in the Torah Be good or Be a nice Person ?

A. Dvarim 6:18.
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Q. Where do find in one verse the word TOV / good , 3 times in various forms ?

A. Ibid.
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Mitzvos of the Week

Behar has 24 Mitzvos
Bechukosai has 12

Behar begins with 4 laws of Shmita & 6 laws of Yovel.

Imagine that someone works 12 hour days & it is as if they are chained to their work.
Imagine the business is running the Owners , not the other way around.
Comes the Torah & says take off for a whole year !
Is that possible ? What a significant message. !
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Daf 15 - Quiz

Q. What is the difference between a loan that is recorded on a shtar or one that was left verbal ?

A. If it is only verbal one cannot collect from fields that were sold.

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Q. Who was R. Chinana bar Shilas ?
A. A scribe in the days of Shmuel.
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Q. What type of halachic issues did Shmuel deal with on a daily basis ?

A. Monetary issues.
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Q. What is an apotiki ?

A. A field that was designated to be used for collections. 3 words- from this , come to collect.

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Q. What happens if a man gave his sister some money & claims that its for a marriage proposal to marry her ?
A. Rav - she should hold it for him & return it if he asks for it.
Shmuel - it is considered a gift & we pasken this way.
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Daf 14 - Quiz

Q. What do we assume if we find a document without a guarantee in it ?

A. We assume the scribe left it out in error.

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Q. Are there any exceptions ?
A. Yes. By a contract of a purchase where a person may be Mochel.

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Q. One who sold a field with a guarantee , at what point does the seller need to get involved ?

A. Right away.
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Q. One who sold a field but it was than discovered that it was not his to sell , what do we return to the innocent buyer ?

A. Rav - everything , his initial payment & his layout for upkeep.

Shmuel - only his initial payment.

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Q. What is Shmuels reason ?

A. The money is like a loan. If he gives back more it will look like an interest payment.
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Q. If someone stole a field & ruined it can he just say here is your field back ?

A. No. He needs to pay for the damages.
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Daf 13 - Quiz

Q. In what case do all agree that one who found a document may not return it ?

A. If it contains a lien on property.
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Q. If someone plans to ask for a loan , is he permitted to have a document prepared in advance to give to the lender when he will receive the loan ?

A. Yes
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Q. What is a daitiki ?
A. A will of one who is ill. This should stand.

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Q. What is a Shover ?

A. A receipt which breaks the original document by saying it was paid.
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Q. What is the concern to avoid returning a note when the borrower admits to it ?
A. It may have been paid up & they are trying to steal from the lien.
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Q. Which 2 Sages debate how to learn the dispute of R. Meir & the Chachomim of our Mishna ?
A. R. Elozer & R. Yochanon.
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Daf 12 - Quiz

Q. If a 10 year old boy or girl finds a hundred dollars who gets to keep it ?

A. If there is no Siman their Father gets it.

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Q. Is a poor worker allowed to have his children follow behind as he works to collect the gleanings for the poor ?

A. Yes.
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Q. What are 2 reasons one may not own a lion or a wild dog ?

A. They may harm someone ,
They may scare away poor people whe come for charity.
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Q. What if a 15 year old son who stays at home found something ?

A. Shmuel - he keeps it.
R. Chiya bar Abah - its the Fathers.
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Q. What if he hired a worker to collect finds such as fish but the worker also found a box of gems who gets it ?
A. The employer. Rambam.

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Daf 11- Quiz

Q. When does a persons yard acquire things for them even without their awareness ?

A. If the place is enclosed.
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Q. Which is the only Mitzva that one cannot fulfill if he never forgets anything ?

A. To leave a forgotten bundle for the poor.
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Q. If a field is not enclosed what other option is there to enable the field to acquire something for him?

A. If he is there to watch it.

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Q. Why did they give R. Yehoshua ben Chananya Maaser Rishon ?

A. He was a Leivi.

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Q. Why did they give R. Akiva ben Yosef Maaser ani ?

A. He was a Gabai Tzedaka.
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Q. Can a person be forced to accept a gift ?
A. No.

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Q. If he received it & than says I don't want it , what happens ?

A. It becomes hefker.

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Q. What if he says from the beginning I refuse to accept it ?

A. It belongs to the original owner.
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Daf 10- Quiz

Q. If a worker finds a purse of gold during his work hours & there is no Siman who gets to keep it ?

A. That worker.
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Q. Why does a Jewish worker who is hired by a Jewish Boss have the right to quit even in the middle of a workday ?
A. We are all Hashems servants first !
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Q. If someone saw a find first & he falls on top of it does that make it his ?

A. No.
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Q. What is the power of aquiring a find that is within 4 Amos around a person ?

A. It is a Rabbinical institution to let that person own it so as to prevent fights.
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Q. Why dosent this work when someone lays down on something ?

A. Because he is showing that he does not want the rule to assist him.
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Q. Does a minor have the power of a yard or 4 amos ?

A. Reish Lokish - no
R. Yochanon - yes.

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Q. What is the point of dispute ?
A. R. L. - a yard is like an agent.
R. Y. - it is like ones hand.
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Q. If one person sends another to do a sin who gets most of the blame ?
A. The one who does it.
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Daf 9- Quiz

Q. If someone found an item that was hefker & he lifted it up partially , does he acquire it. ?

A. Not yet.
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Q. How can there be a case where 3 people will end up owning the animals rope ?

A. Where one person is riding the animal & the other is holding the end of the rope & a third grabs the middle of it.
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Q. If he was told to acquire the animal in the usual way , what is that ?
A. Not to ride it in the city where it is not proper.

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Q. Where & for who might it be valid ?

A. In a riding area ,
For a dignified person or an undignified one , or for a woman.
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Q. When can a person acquire items on the back of an animal through the animal ?

A. If the animal is tied up so that it cannot walk.

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Q. What about in a rowboat ?

A. He does acquire things.

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Q. If a person asks someone to pick up a find for him & the listener takes action & then claims he did it for himself , can he keep it ?
A. Yes.
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Q. How can a person become an instant pauper ?

A. By saying all of his assests are hefkar.
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Mitzvos of the week

63 in Parshas Emor.

22 relating to Kohanim
12 offerings without blemishes
29 regarding the holidays
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63

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Daf 8 - Quiz

Q. What are 3 ways one can aquire a find ?

A. Lift it up ,
Get it in his property ,
Have someone else lift it up for him.
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Q. If a person lifts up something completely for someone else is it valid for that person ?

A. Romi b. C. - yes
Rava - no.
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Q. What is a Mosaro ?

A. The rope with which an animal can be handed over.

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Q. How is that connected to the study of Mussar ?

A. That is how one can gain control , with Hashems help , of the evil inclination.

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Q. Why does the rope work for a Kinyan only when someone is selling it ?
A. Because he is giving it over to the buyer.
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Q. One who grabs the rope by a find does he get anything ?

A. Yes. The rope. See Rambam.
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Daf 7 - Quiz

Q. What are the 2 factors required in order to be able to make something Hekdesh ?

A. 1- to be his &
2- under his jurisdiction.

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Q. What is the case of 2 people holding a Talis that we say they divide it equally ?

A. If they were both holding the edges.

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Q. What if each had a part of the garment ?
A. They get what they were holding plus half of the rest.

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Q. What if there is a gold stripe on the side of the Talis closer to one of them ?

A. They still divide the value evenly.

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Q. What is the Toref of a document ?

A. The heading.

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Q. What is the tofes ?
A. The standard text.

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Q. What is the most significant part of the Toref ?
A. The date in order to collect from a lien on property.
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Daf 6 - Quiz

Q. When a person has to swear 3 oaths are they separate or all together ?

A. Rambam explains it is one oath that includes 3 points - that he was not negligent , he did not misuse it & he does not have it hidden somewhere.
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Q. Why would a person be more afraid to take a chance with a sofeik by an oath ?

A. Because it is not returnable.
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Q. When are words considered as action ?

A. If someone told hekdesh I will sell you this for x amount , the deal is locked in.

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Q. What are the 3 forms of Mitzvas Bechor ?

A. To redeem a firstborn son
To give a Kohen the firstborn of kosher animals,
To redeem a firstborn donkey.
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Q. Who sanctifies a Bechor ?

A. It comes automatically.
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Q. Are there any other animals that one needs to sanctify besides the firstborn ?

A. Yes. One has seperate one out of every 10 of his new animals for Maaser.
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Daf 5- Quiz

Q. Which of these is considered a Tana who can argue with a Braisa :Abayei , Rava or R. Chiya ?

A. R. Chiya
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Q. What if he claimed you owe me 10 apples & the person admits to 5 oranges , is that called a partial admission?

- No
- R. Kamliel - yes
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Q. What is a heses oath ?

A. Rambam explains it was instituted by the Sages of the Gemara , it is not like a Torah oath it is not with holding a Holy object.
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Q. What type of a person becomes disqualified from serving as a Kosher witness ?
A. One who is considered a Rosha.

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Q. Why was an average shepherd considered disqualified from serving as a witness ?

A. Because they would sin by having their personal animals graze in other peoples fields.
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Daf 4 - Quiz

Q. What is the difference between a single witness who obligates an oath or 2 witnesess who obligate an oath ?

A. By one witness he needs to swear to counter the claim of the witness , by 2 he needs to pay for what they incriminated him & swear that he does not owe the rest.

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Q. What is the difference between one who denies a loan or one who denies receiving a deposit for safekeeplng ?

A. In the first case he may still be qualified to serve as a witness.

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Q. If someone claims you owe me 100 & he admits to 50 & says here it is , does he need to swear about the rest ?
R. Chiya - yes
R. Sheishes - no.

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Q. If someone returns a wallet with 200 , can you insist that he swear that he didn't take the other 100 you claim you had there ?

A. No.
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Q. What are 4 things we don't swear about ?

A. Fields , servants , documents & Hekdesh.
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Q. How can someone be brought to swear about a field ?

A. If it is together as a package with non - fields.
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Daf 3 - Quiz

Q. What is the meaning of the word Tokeif ?

A. Rashi - to hold
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Q. How did the Sages prevent people from making frivolous claims ?
A. By imposing an oath to substantiate a claim.
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A. What is the opinion of R. Yosi ?

A. We need to impose limits that will deter potential crooks.

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Q. Is there a difference between one who admits to owing some of the money or if 2 witnesses testify that he owes some ?

A. No. In both cases he pays the amount & swears concerning the rest.

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Q. What if there was only one witness ?

A. He only has to swear.
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Q. What if 2 witnesess say he needs to bring a Korban ?

A. R. Meir - yes
Chachomim - no.
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Bava Metzia Daf 2 - Quiz

Q. If a person grabs a hold of something from someone else & claims it is his , does he get to keep half of it ?

A. Not unless he swears to back his claim.
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Q. Is there any other way to divide without an oath ?

A. If they both admit or they have witnesses.

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Q. If someone sees something & says , wow , look what I found , does that make it his ?

A. Not unless he does some action to take it in his hand or on his property.
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Q. Who is Kedi ?

A. Some say it is the name of a Sage , some say it means anonymous.
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Q. What does Ben Nanos hold ?

A. Always avoid a false oath.

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Q. What does Sumchos hold ?

A. By a monetary doubt split without swearing.
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Mitzvos for the week

Parshas Acharei has 28
Kedoshim has 51.

The 28 can be divided
4 dealing with forms of service to Hashem
24 on who to marry.
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Daf 119 - Quiz

Q. Why does Hashem at times cause a wicked person to prosper ?

A. So that his righteous children will benefit.

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Q. How bad do we consider stealing just a small amount ?

A. Like Murder.

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Q. Is a charity collector permitted to accept a 500 dollar donation from a woman ?

A. It depends on how wealthy she & her husband are & on whether she may be using his money without his aggreement.
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Q. Why was a laundromat called a katzra ?

A. The shrinkage made the clothing shorter ( katzar ). He was also entitled at times to keep the trim of the garment.
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Q. What is the last word in Rashi in this Mesechta ?

A. Tov.
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Daf 118 - Quiz

Q. If a person gave someone a loan in the U. S. & then he meets him in Israel , may he ask for payment there ?

A. Yes.
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Q. If he stole money from someone s wallet & then has regrets & puts it back with the other money is that sufficent ?

A. Yes.

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Q. Why ?

A. Because people have a tendecy to check on their funds , thus the owner will see he has it.

Q. If someone says I can sell you this item but keep it a secret , is it permissible to buy ?

A. No.

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Q. May one buy something from a worker if he may be stealing it from his employer ?
A. No.
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Daf 117 - Quiz

Q. What difference is there if it is a regular law or a Kenas / fine ?

A. If it is a kenas it may only apply in certain cases such as for someone who is always making trouble.
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Q. What is the difference between asking someone to give them something or to hand it over ?

A. Hoshit , handing over , implies that it is beyond their reach.
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Q. Where does it say that one who informs on a Jew loses his portion of the world to come ?

A. Rambam Chovel 8:9.
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Q. What is an achnoh ?
A. A large snake.

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Q. By the end of the story who is considered the Rebbe , R. Yochanon or R. Kahana ?

A. R. Kahana.

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Daf 116 - Quiz

Q. If someone is in a rush & tells a driver , I will give you 10 times your fee if you drive me to x , how much does he need to pay ?

A. The regular fee.
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Q. If a group is seeking to hire a tour guide what is the ideal method to structure payment ?

A. Per what they can afford & per person.
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Q. What is the name of the Sage who had protection by a lion when he was traveling ?

A. Rav Safra
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Q. Why is a Jewish employee permitted to quit his job even in the middle of work ?

A. Because we are considered primarily Servants of Hashem.
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Daf 115- Quiz

Q. Why is it a crime to purchase stolen goods from a thief ?

A. It is a very serious sin because it encourages stealing & it will cause him to steal more.
Rambam.
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Q. What is meant by Takonas Hashuk ?

A. The Sages made a rule to have an owner reimburse an innocent buyer who bought some stolen item in an open marketplace.

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Q. If he & his friend lost things & he finds both items what should he do ?

A. If possible he is obligated to save & return both.

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Q. What if he can only go after one of them ?

A. His own comes first.
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Q. Water that may have poison in it , may one use it to wash the floor ?

A. No.
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Daf 114 - Quiz

Q. If a person is moving out of an area can he just sell his home to anyone or can the neighbors insist that he sells to a decent person ?

A. They can insist & say you have no right to place a lion at our border.
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Q. What is a nechil of bees ?

A. A swarm of them. From the word nachal , which means a river.

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Q. How can we know for sure that a person had yiush ( gave up hope ) ?
A. If we heard them say , woe to my loss , Rashi.
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Q. Does a person really own a swarm of bees ?

A. Yes , by law of the Sages.

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Q. What is meant by Kinyan Derabonon ?
A. To promote peace , Rashi.
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Daf 113 - Quiz

Q. Which 2 months are people excused from being called to come to appear for a Din Torah ?

A. Nissan & Tishrei.

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Q. What can be done in Nissan ?

A. To schedule a time for Iyar.

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Q. Where can we find a source for the saying - a hint to the wise is sufficent ?

A. Mishlei 9:9.

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Q. What type of person do we refuse to accept charity donations from them ?

A. If most of their money is stolen.

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Q. Which great Sage taught the halacha that the law of the Govt is law ?

A. Shmuel who was the expert in monetary law.
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Q. In addition to the prohibition of stealing from a govt what other sin may be connected ?

A. Chilul Hashem.
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Mitzvos this week

We have 7 in Sazria
& 11 in Metzora.

The first one is
Separation time after childbirth.

This teaches us how to view various opportunities in life & how to deal with each situation with the right approach.
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Daf 112 - Quiz

Q. Is a heir considered like a new buyer or not ?

A. That is a dispute.

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Q. If a person borrowed an item for 30 days but than died after 5 days , can the children still use the item for 25 days ?
A. Yes.
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Q. What is the meaning of a claim, I want to go to the big Beis Din ?

A. In Eretz Yisroel , Rashi.
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Q. Who is believed at times as 2 witnesess ?

A. An agent sent by Beis Din.
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Daf 111 - Quiz

Q. Who was the first one who said - It is not good for a person to be unmarried ?

A. Hashem in Breshis 2:18.
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Q. How did Reish Lokish teach this message ?

A. It is better to be together than alone.

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Q. Did they ever bring any offerings before the morning Tamid ?

A. No.
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Q. What about after the afternoon Tamid offering ?

A. Yes. The korban Pesach.

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Q. Does the Mitzva of honoring Parents apply even after they depart this world ?
A. Yes.
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Q. What can be expected if someone toils a lot to utilize the teachings of a Sage that had passed away ?
A. He will come to greet him when he will depart.
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Daf 110 - Quiz

Q. What is retirement age for a Kohen ?

A. There is none , unless he is infirm.

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Q. What type of eating is not considered eating ?

A. Achila gasoh - excessive overeating.
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Q. If someone stole from someone who has no heirs & that person died , does the thief get away with it ?

A. No. He must pay for the principal plus a fifth to the Kohanim & bring a korban asham.

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Q. What are some of the unique rules of how one must pay back for stealing from a convert ?

A. No payment at night.

No installment payments.
***

How many gifts does the Torah obligate us to give to Kohanim ?

A. 24
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Q. How can they be divided into categories ?

A. 10 to eat in the Mikdosh
4 in the city of Yerusholayim

10 in all of Eretz Yisroel
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Q. Is there another method to categorize them ?

A. The Rambams way -
8,5,5,5,1
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Daf 109 - Quiz

Q. How is it possible for a Jew to have no relatives at all ?

A. By a convert.
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Q. What can be another name for a heir ?

A. A Redeemer / goel.

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Q. What is another name for the principal amount of payment / Keren ?

A. Asham

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Q. Who has the right to bring his korban any time he desires to ?

A. A Kohen.

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Q. If you happen to meet a kohen by an entranceway , who should go in first ?

A. We are obligated to always give honor & respect to kohanim.
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Daf 108 - Quiz

Q. Is it the monetary double payment that exempts one from paying an extra fifth or is it the oath that makes him pay Kefel that does it ?

A. Its the money. ( Like breeds like ).
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Q. When is stealing considered unavoidable / " oness " ?

A. Rashi & Tosfos both explain when the robber was armed.

***
Q. If a stole from b & than b died , what should a do ?

A. Pay to the heirs.
***

Q. What if a had also made an oath ?

A. He pays the principle & a fifth more to the heirs.
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Daf 107 - Quiz

Q. The first word of this Daf can mean to mix or to make sweet as we say in our daily prayer for Torah study : please make the Torah sweet in my mouth. What is the connection between the 2 meanings ?

A. When something is sweet we are eager to absorb it & allow it to mix in.

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Q. Why would the Torah mix together 2 issues ?

A. Because there are connecting messages to both areas.
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Q. Why does the Torah obligate one who seems honest , for he made a partial admission , to swear ?

A. Because he may be a partial lier to stall for time.

***
Q. Who are the 4 Watchmen ?

A. Unpaid.
Paid ,
One who borrowed &
One who rented.
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Q. What are the 3 oaths we impose on an unpaid watchman who claims it was stolen ?

A. That he was not negligent ,
That he did not misuse it ,
& that it is not still in his possession.
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Daf 106 - Quiz

Q. What is the logical difference between a loan & a deposit for safekeeping ?


A. The loan is meant to be spent.

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Q. What is the difference between an oath in the presence of Beis Din or one sworn outside ?

A. The first is stronger and thus it can obligate a monetary payment.
***
Q. How many types of people are obligated by the Torah to swear ?

A. 3.

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What are they ?
A. One who admitted partially ,
A single witness testified against him , or a Shomer.

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Q. How are they similar ?
A. They all are exempt from paying if they swear.

***
Q. Who is one of Rav s most famous disciples who is usually referred to as " it was said Bei Rav " ?

A. Rav Hamnuna.

***
Q. What is the difference between a Kal Vechomer & a Hekesh ?
A. A person can deduce his own Kal Vechomer & it may be refuted , a hekesh however is transmitted from Sinai & it is irrefutable.
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Seder Secret

Why do we use the term Seder ? Why is the root of the word Sod which means a secret ?

Maharal explains the secret of evrything is that there is a pattern. Hashem is running the world in a precise organized , most methodical manner !
We need to study His Torah to learn more & more about it. Chag Someach.
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Daf 105 - Quiz

Q. What 3 things don't we swear for or about ?

A. On fields , servants or documents there are no shevuas hapikodon.

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Q. What is a diskiyah ?

A. A double leather sack - du - sack.

***

Q. How can a person return something that is worth nothing & still be considered as if he gave something back ?

A. He stole Chometz before Pesach & gave it back after the Chag.

***
Q. What is the status of a Nozir who cut of all of his hair but left 2 hairs ?

A. He has not fulfilled the Mitzva of cutting off his hair at all.

***
Q. What 3 letter hebrew word ( 5 letters in english ) should one think of if he happens to see some Chomets during Pesach ?

A. Afar. Earth.

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Daf 104 - Quiz

Q. If a shliach agent is appointed in the presence of witnesess , does that make it a certified Shliach?

A. Rav Chisda holds yes.
Raboh - no.
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Q. What is the basic definition of a Shliach ?

A. One who was sent to represent someone & all that he does is valid. Words alone are sufficient , a Kinyan or witnesess are not required. Rambam

***
Q. Where is there a proof that one may rejoice upon receiving a substantial sum of money ?

A. See Rashi 104b , 17 lines from the top.
***
Q. Is it permitted to also go out of your way to get the money ?

A. Yes. See Gemara

***
Q. What is the common denominator between

Stolen
Deception
A deposit for safekeeping
& something he found ?

A. The Torah refers to all 4 in one verse 5:23 , as to the need to return them.
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Daf 103 - Quiz

Q. One who stole money & than swore to deny it , he now has to deliver the money back even to china. Can he give the money to a messenger ?

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.

***
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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Daf 102 - Quiz

Q. What is the general rule for using Shmita produce ?

A. For eating use , not for cleaning laundry.

***
Q. Are the 3 Mesechtos Bava Kama ,Metzia & Basra considered as one or are they seperate units ?

A. It is a matter of dispute.

***
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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Daf 101 - Quiz

Q. Is color considered Something or nothing ?

A. That is one of those Qestions !consider - how much does a painter charge ?
***
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.

***

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.
***
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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Daf 100 - Quiz

Q. What is meant by " the way " of a Jew ?

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.

***
Q. Who is the Tana who holds that causing something is like doing it ?

A. Rebbi Meir

***
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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17 of 613

This week , Parshas Shmini contains 17 of the official 613 Mitzvos.

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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Daf 99- Quiz

Q. If a merchant calls you to say that your item is ready for delivery or pickup , at what point are you obligated to pay the bill ?

A. Once you pick it up or receive the delivery you have until sundown to pay.
***

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.

***
Q. What category of sin does Mishlei use to describe one who reveals secret information ?

A. Rechilus - talebearing.

***
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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Daf 98 - Quiz

Q. What is the law if someone knocked some money out of someones hand into the depth of an ocean ?

A. There is a dispute whether causing a loss of money is considered as money or not.

***
Q. When is the time Erev Pesach for destroying Chometz ?

A. Rashi 98b , 4 lines from top , says by the sixth hour.
***

Q. If you give someone a utensil to repair but they break it by mistake are they obligated to pay you ?

A. Yes.

***
Q. What is a shidah ?

A. Last Rashi - a box seat for women.
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Daf 97 - Quiz

Q. If someone grabbed another persons servant & had him work for him does the owner have a monetary claim ?

A. Not if it was an off time when the eved was loafing around.

***
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.
***

Q. What can be forbidden ?

A. To do extra favors.
***

Q. Would we ever produce coins with pictures of our great Sages on them ?

A. No. See last Tosfos on 97b.

***
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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Daf 96 -Quiz

Q. What is the concept of an apotiki ?

A. Where they agreed that the paymemt would only come from one source.
***
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.

***

Q. Why was Shmuel called the Persian King ?

A. Because the Halacha followed his decision in monetary issues as if he were the king.

***
Q. If someone stole Chometz before Pesach & he wants to return it after Pesach is that possible ?

A. Yes
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Daf 95 - Quiz

Q. When is a beam that is around considered as if its not ?

A. When it is built into his house.

***
Q. What is the definition of Birah ?

A. A large house
***
Q. What is meant by " land cannot be stolen " if someone did steal it ?

A. The owner still has his chazaka rights.
***

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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Daf 94 - Quiz

Q. If someone has to eat non Kosher food to save his life does he recite a Blessing ?

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.

***
Q. What is the status of a reversible change ?

A. It is not considered a change.

***
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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Daf 93 - Quiz

Q. Which is the most powerful of all of the 17 lessons that Rava taught here ?

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.

***

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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Daf 92 - Quiz

Q. If someone had injured a person & then paid for all 5 payments is it all over ?

A. Not yet. He is also required to ask for forgiveness.
***

Q. What if the victim refuses to forgive ?

A. He becomes the sinner.
***

Q. What if a non Jew claims he did not know the 7 basic Laws of human decency can he be exempt ?

A. No. He is guilty for not having learned them.

***
Q. How can one insure that Hashem should accept his Prayers ?

A. By davening for others who need that.

So we will utilize this teaching & pray for all of our participants to merit
Wisdom , Health , Children & Wealth in Abundance !

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Q. Which meal of the day saves a person from 83 illnesess ?

A. Breakfast.

***

Q. What is the Siman for 83 ?

A. The Gimatria of the word maachla ( sickness ).

***
Q. Which Daf has the teaching-
Birds of a feather flock together ?

A. 92b.

***
Q. Are we supposed to be grateful at all to the egyptians ?

A. Yes , for living in their country.
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Weekly Mitzvos 18

There are 18 official Mitzvos in Parshas Tzav.
The first is the daily Mitzva for a kohen to remove some ashes from the Mizbeach. Terumas Hadeshen.

Two reasons are cited -
- Clean up
- To glorify the Beis Hamigdosh & to humble ourselves
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Daf 91- Quiz

Q. If someone scared a person causing them to become ill but did not touch them , what is the penalty ?

A. The Heavenly court will hold them accountable until they offer to pay.

***
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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Daf 90 - Quiz

Q. How does the prohibition of Chometz on Pesach override a lien that a non - Jew may have on a Jew s Chometz ?

A. If it is in the Jews house he is obligated to get rid of it.

***
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 !

***
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.
***
Q. How much worse is a backhanded slap over a regular slap ?

A. Double. From 200 to 400.
***

Q. If someone chooses to hurt themselves is that permissible ?

A. No.
***
Q. Can a witness also serve as a judge on a case ?

A. No.
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Mitzva for Today

No yeast or honey are permitted on the Mizbeach.

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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Daf 89 - Quiz

Q. What are nichsei milug ?

A. Property that a woman owned before marriage & now her husband has the rights to pluck the fruits & use them.

***
Q. Which properties are called iron sheep ?

A. He guaranteed their value to her.

***
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

***

Q. How many other stipulations are there ?

A. 6. Rambam Ishus c. 12.

***
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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Daf 88 - Quiz

Q. What is the root of the word ach - a brother , & how does it reflect on the way we use the word ?

A. From the word echod - one. Brothers are as one. Either in the sense of relationships or in the sense of doing Mitzvos.

***
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.
***

Q. How many places in Shas does the Halacha follow Reish Lokish ?

A. 3 places.
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How much Salt

Is needed for a Korban ?

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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Daf 87 - Quiz

Q. What is the source from our Gemara to make a party celebration when one becomes Bar - Mitzva ?

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.

***

Q. If an owner has only one pillow who gets to use it , himself or his eved ?

A. The eved.

***
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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Todays Mitzva

To add salt to every Korban.

Nowadays , Tosfos Brochos 40 a speaks off having salt on the table at every meal. It serves as protection. What is the concept ?
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Daf 86 - Quiz

Q. How is it possible that a person beat someone up on one day & he must pay 5 payments , but on another day he is exempt from payments ?

A. On Yom Kipur he would have to pay , but not for Shabos because that day can carry a death penalty.

***
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
***
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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Daf 85 - Quiz

Q. Why does the word shuftani mean a fool ?

A. From the root word for Mishpot which means balanced judgement. A fool is unbalanced.

***

Q. From which 2 words of the Torah does a physician get a liscense to heal ?

A. Verapo yerapei. Shmos 21 :19.

***
Q. How much value is there if a doctor offers his services at no charge ?

A. No value.

***
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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16 of 247

Sefer Vayikra contains 247 Mitzvot of the 613.
This Sedra contains 16 of them.

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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Daf 84 - Quiz

Q. What is the law if a terminally ill person killed someone ?

A. He is exempt because witnesses cannot testify against him. ( If Beis Din themselves saw it he is put to death , Rambam ).

***
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.

***
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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Daf 83 - Quiz

Q. What are 2 ways that we permit someone to own a dog ?

A. 1- if he keeps it tied up.

2 - if he lives in a place near the border & needs it for protection.

***
Q. How many Jews should we strive to gather together to merit a high form of Divine Presence ?

A. 22 thousand.

***
Q. What are the 5 payments that one is obligated in for causing an injury ?

A. Damages , pain , healing , unemployment & for shame.
***
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.

***

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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