Daf 59 - Taste of Daf Quiz

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

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


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

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

A. Hurting a convert

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Q. How many times does the Torah teach us to be careful with how we deal with converts ?
A. 36 or 46 times. See Tosfos.
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Daf 58 - Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. What type of oath did the Sages institute by Hegdesh ?

A. An oath for a Shomer so that people should be careful with Hegdesh.

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Q. In what way are animals similar to pearls ?
A. When he buys a second one he tries to match them.
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Q. If someone said hurtful words what sin does he transgress ?

A. One of the sins is Onoas devorim.

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Q. What if he only asked for a price on an item but he has no plans of buying ?

A. That is also Onoas Devorim.

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Q. What should you never say to a Baal Teshuva ?

A. Remember your past.

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What are the 3 reasons that verbal harassment is worse than monetary fraud ?

A. * harder to rectify
* it hurts the entire person
& * it shows you are antagonizing Hashem.


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Q. What is considered worse than murder but there is no tangible weapon ?
A. Shaming someone in public.
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Q. What is the common denominator between

Adultery , shaming someone & calling someone by a demeaning nickname ?

A. One who shows that he negates others will be treated in like measure by Hashem.
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9 of 613

There are 9 Mitzvos this week in Parshas Korach.
4 regarding the Beis Hamikdosh
2 related to Pidyon Haben
3 for Leviim

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Daf 57- Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. If there is no fraud by a field does that mean that there is no limit at all ?

A. Tosfos says the limit is up to half of its value.

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Q. What is meant by bitul mekach ?

A. When the fraud is more than a sixth & the sale is cancelled.
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Q. What is the best way for the builders who work for hegdesh to avoid meila ?

A. To keep everything chol until it is completed.
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Q. What type of person is compared to land ?

A. Avodim.
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Q. What type of money is at times not considered as having real monetary value ?

A. A document that does not have intrinsic value.
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Daf 56 -Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. What is the meaning of the word dmai ?

A. Doh mia - what is this ? There is a doubt.

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Q. When did these concerns begin ?
A. In the days of Yochanon Kohen Godol who was after Shimon Hatzadik.

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Q. How does one deal with dmai ?
A. He needs to seperate
Terumas Maaser
& Maaser Sheini
& he also announces the Maaser oni.
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Q. What are the 4 items where the laws of onoeh do not apply ?

A. By fields , servants , documents & hegdesh.
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Q. Do the laws of fraud apply to a rental ?

A. Yes.
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Q. By what 3 issues do we say that all mistakes , even minor ones are to be rectified ?
A. Regarding the measure , weight or number of items.
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Q. Are seeds that were planted but they did not yet take root considered as movable items or as earth ?

A. Teiku.
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Daf-55 Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. Which 2 great Mitzvos can be performed with a peruta or the value thereof ?

A. Marriage & returning a find.

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Q. What is the law by hegdesh if someone did Meilah on less than a peruta worth ?

A. He pays for the principle amount but no chomesh & no korban.
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Q. What are the 5 foods that are called Terumah ?

A. Teruma Gedola
Terumas Maaser
Terumas Maaser shel demai
Chalah &
Bikurim.

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Q. How many places are there all together where we find a penalty of adding a fifth ?

A. 10.
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Q. Why do the Sages at times impose guidelines that are even stricter than the Torah ?

A. Tosfos explains to impose a kenas penalty in order to form a seyok barrier for the Torah.
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Daf 54 - Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. What if someone redeemed his Maaser Sheini with the equal amount but did not yet add a fifth is it edible ?

A. R. Eliezer - yes
R. Yehoshua - no.
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Q. What is the hebrew word for enjoying Shabos that the Prophet says we should call out to Shabos ?

A. Oneg !
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Q. Does the Chomesh have to be exactly as the original or not ?

A. Yes. It should be the same but it is not realy meakev.

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Q. What are the 3 ways of consuming Teruma beshogeg that will obligate him to pay for it plus to add a chomesh ?

A. Eating , drinking or smearing it.
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Q. When do we use the term pidyon for redemption or the term geulah ??
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Daf 53 - Taste of Daf Quiz

Q. When one redeems Maaser Sheini for himself how much does he need to add to it ?

A. A fifth - if it was worth 4 he gives 5.
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Q. Who owns it ?

A. It is considered Hashems.

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Q. If a kohen gave Teruma to a woman for marriage is it valid ?

A. Yes , but not with Maaser Sheini.
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Q. What 4 items may be bought with Maaser Sheini money ?

A. Meat , wine , eggs or milk.

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Q. Which 3 items may not be bought ?
A. Water , salt or mushrooms.
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Daf 52 Taste of daf Quiz

Q. What are the 3 opinions by a rubbed out coin to consider it fraud ?

A. R. Meir - 1/24
R. Yehuda - 1/12
R. Shimon - 1/6

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Q. What does the Mishna call someone who refuses to accept a coin that is slightly rubbed out but is still a valid coin ?

A. Nefesh raah
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Q. How does the gemara refer to an example of regular merchandise ?

A. A Talis ( a garment ).
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Q. May one use an invalid coin for jewelry ?

A. Only if it cannot be reused to trick others.
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Q. How does Rav Chisda use the term Midas Chasidus ?

A. To accept a coin that is not so usable even when he is not required to accept it halachicly.
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Daf 51 Taste of daf Quiz

Q. Who is permitted to overcharge ?

A. A private person who is selling his own things which he cherishes may charge as much as he desires.
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Q. Is the Torah concerned more with protecting the consumer or the seller ?

A. Both the same.
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Q. What is a safsor ?

A. One who always buys & resells right away. Rashi

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Q. What if someone made a deal on condition that the buyer does not complain about being overcharged ?

A. Rav- he still has rights to complain
Shmuel - no.
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Q. Who do we follow ?

A. Tosfos & Rambam - we folllow Rav.
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3 of 613

We have 3 of the 613 Mitvos in this Parsha - Shlach.

The Siman can be

S - shom Einayim - keep your eyes on your tzitzis.

L - Lo Sosuru - do not stray after the negative.

Ch - Separate Chalah.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Torah Study is always the Best !
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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.
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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.

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

A. Pay to the heirs.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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

A. Rav Hamnuna.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.
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Q. Is it permitted to also go out of your way to get the money ?

A. Yes. See Gemara

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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.

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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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Daf 102 - Quiz

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

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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Daf 101 - Quiz

Q. Is color considered Something or nothing ?

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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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.

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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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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.
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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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Daf 96 -Quiz

Q. What is the concept of an apotiki ?

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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Daf 95 - Quiz

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

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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.
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Q. What if the victim refuses to forgive ?

A. He becomes the sinner.
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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.

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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.

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Q. What is the Siman for 83 ?

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

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

A. 92b.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.
***
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.
***
Q. Can a witness also serve as a judge on a case ?

A. No.
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