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Beitzah 29 - September 29, 23 Tishrei Sep 29, 2021

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Today's daf is sponsored by Hannah Hashkes in memory of her mother-in-law Chaya Sarah (Sally) bat Genya and Mordechai Rubin on her birthday, Simchat Torah outside of Israel. "She was active in supporting women's Torah learning throughout her life."

Can one go to a store and ask for a utensil full of food if the utensil is a measuring utensil? Rabbi Yehuda and the rabbis disagree – Shmuel and Rava bring two different explanations of their debate. Either way, their approach is the opposite of the Mishnah in Beitzah 28 where Rabbi Yehuda is more lenient, as here it is clear that Rabbi Yehuda is stricter. How does the Gemara resolve that contradiction? Abba Shaul ben Butnit would do all his measuring before Yom Tov. The Mishna tries to prove from here that he was strict but two other opinions are brought to show that he either did this on every day of Chol Hamoed as well or on all days for other reasons – to prevent any sort of stealing from his buyers. Can one measure flour for making bread in order to ensure the proper amount is removed to give to the kohen? Rav and Shmuel debate. A difficulty is raised against Shmuel as he quoted a braita saying it is permitted, however, he forbids it. How is this issue resolved? Can one sift flour a second time on Yom Tov, as there is no more removing the bad from the good, one is just trying to make the flour more refined? There are differing opinions about this and whether or not it can be done normally or with some sort of change. What if something external fell into the flour – can it be removed with a sifter or by hand? Which is better? According to the Mishna, one can ask a store owner for items by number, just not by weight or, according to Rabbi Shimon ben Elazar not by mentioning money. What types of things can one not carry on Yom Tov and in what amount/manner does it appear as one does on a weekday? From where is one allowed/not allowed to take straw/wood for kindling on Yom Tov?

Beitzah 28 - Shmini Atzeret, September 28, 22 Tishrei Sep 27, 2021

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Is it permissible to weigh meat for sale on a Yom Tov? Under what conditions? And what are the different opinions? Rabbi Chiya and Rabbi Shimon the son of Rebbe divided meat between each other by weighing each piece against the other to make sure it was divided evenly. According to whose opinion did they rule as it doesn't match either opinion in the Mishnah. Apparently, it was according to Rabbi Yehoshua whose opinion is presented in a braita. Rav Yosef ruled like him as in the case of the firstborn animal who had a blemish, they ruled that it was possible to weigh a portion against a portion, even though it was forbidden to weigh it with weights. But Abaye argues that it is not clear whether the firstborn can be compared to weighing on a Yom Tov as the issues are not the same. In addition, another difficulty is raised against this case as it was described as it does not seem that Rabbi Chiya and Rabbi Shimon the son of Rebbe would be so exacting with each other to weigh the meat and therefore the Gemara concludes that it was probably one of them with someone else. According to the Mishnah, it is forbidden to sharpen a knife but it is permissible to rub two knives against each other. Rav Huna says that the Mishnah is referring to sharpening it on a stone vessel but it would be permitted on a wooden one. There are four versions of what Rav Yehuda said in the name of Shmuel – he either limited the first part of the words of Rav Huna, or the last part of his words or the first part of the Mishnah or the last part of the Mishnah and thus each version reaches a different conclusion about what kind of come to different conclusions about what kind of sharpening is allowed/forbidden and for what purpose (to sharpen or remove the fat). The one who allowed the sharpening of the knife was Rabbi Yehuda, who permitted on Yom Tov not only food preparation but also actions that facilitated the food preparation. The rabbis did not permit that. Although many ruled like Rabbi Yehuda, they did not want to teach publicly that it is permissible to sharpen a knife on a Yom Tov. How do Rabbi Yehuda and the rabbi derive their opinions from the verses in the Torah? Is it permitted to repair a broken skewer? Is it permissible to move a skewer after grilling? This is one of a few laws recited by Rav Malkiyo. The Gemara brings up a controversy as to which cases were recited by Rabbi Malkiyo and which by Rabbi Malkia.

Beitzah 27 - Hoshana Raba, September 27, 21 Tishrei Sep 27, 2021

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Today's daf is sponsored by Jason, Erica, and Raquel in honor of the birthday of our mom, Patty Belkin. "Mom - you love, support, and inspire us every day. Mazel tov on your birthday!" And by Lisa Denker in honor of Steven Denker on his 70th Birthday "Happy 70th! All my love, Zis." And by Hannah Katzman "in memory of her brother, Shlom Pinchas ben Ben-Zion and Taibe Gittel Wachholder. And by Gitta Neufeld "in loving memory of my special mother-in-law, Alice Neufeld, Aidel bat Nathan a"h, who treated me like Naomi treated Ruth. She was so proud of her family and their dedication to the ideals of Torah with Derech Eretz. At a time when many chose to send their children to the NYC public schools, she and my father-in-law sacrificed joyfully to ensure that their two sons received a quality Yeshiva education, laying the foundations for four generations of Shomrei Torah u'Mitzvot across the globe. Ma, I miss you every day (especially when I set the table) and am certain that you celebrate my learning."

The Gemara starts by telling a story to demonstrate that one can examine firstborn animals for blemishes on Yom Tov. Rabbi Yehuda Nesia had a firstborn that he brought to Rabbi Ami on Yom Tov but Rabbi Ami refused to examine it. He then proceed to Rabbi Yitzchak Nafha who also refused. The insistence on refusing to examine the firstborns leads to a discussion about Rabbi Zeira who apparently once said that that we hold like Rabbi Shimon who forbids. The Gemara then notes that "someone " (anonymously) once came to Rabbi Zeira to find out if he really ruled this way and that he told him that he didn't say explicitly that the halakha was like Rabbi Shimon but rather, it appeared to him that this was the case. Ultimately who is right? The Gemara tries to derive this from a statement of Rabbi Meir who didn't permit eating a firstborn who was examined for blemishes after it was already slaughtered. But Abaye says that really Rabbi Meir had no issue with examining on Yom Tov, rather it was forbidden as a penalty for those who did it. There was a concern that mistakes would be made in some types of blemishes (in the eyelids) that change after death and for this reason, all examinations were prohibited (a decree). In order to determine whether one can examine for blemishes on Yom Tov, the story is told about how Ami Vardena wouldn't check in the house of the Nasi and Rabbi Ami approved of this. This is questioned as Rabbi Ami himself would examine blemishes on Yom Tov! However, it was explained that Rabbi Ami would look at blemishes before Yom Tov and issue his ruling on Yom Tov after having quizzed the animal's owners about the facts of the case (to ensure the kohen hadn't inflicted the blemish himself). In fact, even causing a blemish indirectly (for example by placing dough behind the ears of a calf so a dog will bite it) is prohibited. The next Mishnah prohibits an animal that died on Yom Tov from being moved. This seems to only match Rabbi Yehuda's opinion in Masechet Shabbat in which there is a debate between Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon on feeding carcasses to dogs. However, it is possible that Rabbi Shimon agrees that in the case of a healthy animal where there was no indication the animal was going to die, the animal would be considered mukzeh. Alternatively, our Mishnah might be speaking about sanctified property only. In what way can meat be sold on Yom Tov and in what way is it not permitted?

Beitzah 26 - September26, 20 Tishrei Sep 26, 2021

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This week's learning is sponsored by Dina Becker for a refuah shleima for Reuven Ephraim ben Shoshana (Ron Becker).

Today's daf is sponsored by Elana Kermaier in honor of her dear father Moshe Fox's fourth yahrzeit - lilui nishmat Moshe Yehuda ben HaRav Binyaimin v'Chaya Tzipora. My father would be equally surprised and proud that I am learning the Daf. And by Ira and Natanya Slomowitz in memory of Ira's father, Rabbi Shlomo Slomowitz, HaRav Shlomo ben HaRav Dov Tzvi v'Masha on his yahrzeit.

A bechor, firstborn, of an animal is given to the kohen and must be sacrificed. However, if it is blemished from before Yom Tov with a permanent blemish, the kohen can slaughter it and eat it. Only an expert can determine if it has a blemish that disqualifies it from being sacrificed. If a bechor falls into a pit on Yom Tov can an expert go down into the pit to check if the animal was blemished to then permit the owner to take it out and slaughter it? Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Shimon disagree. Rabbi Shimon ben Menasia explains according to Rabbi Shimon's opinion that there are three different cases. Rabba bar Rav Huna explains that in one case it is forbidden entirely, in another, one cannot send an expert but if one did and it was blemished, they are permitted to slaughter it, and in the third, they can check it ab initio. They raise a difficulty against his explanation from a braita that they taught in Israel and reject his explanation. Hillel asked Rava if there is muktze for half a Shabbat, meaning if something usable when Shabbat came in and then became not usable and then usable again, would it be considered muktze for the rest of Shabbat, even though it is usable again? The Gemara brings several sources to try to determine the answer to the question but in the end, is unsuccessful.

Betizah 25 - Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot, September 25, 19 Tishrei Sep 24, 2021

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Today's daf is dedicated to Judith Munk z"l by her children Naomi Samuel, Karen Frohlich and Matti Munk and families on her first yahrzeit 19 Tishrei. Judith was born in Hungary, survived the holocaust with only her mother and moved to England after the war. She was intelligent, kind, and knowledgeable in many different topics. She loved learning Torah and attending thought-provoking shiurim. She would be proud to know that her children learned daf yomi this year. Keeping mitzvot was important to her and she excelled particularly at kivud Aim looking after her mother until she passed away at 98, thereby fulfilling her father z"l''s request to her, from the labour camp, to look after her mother. She is sorely missed, may the learning of this daf be an ilui to her neshama.

The discussion about traping on Yom Tov continue. If one dammed a water channel before Yom Tov, one can take fish from there on Yom Tov. Can one derive from her that an animal who enters an orchard and gives birth there, the offspring is considered already trapped there and one can slaughter it on Yom Tov? Can one slaughter an animal on Yom Tov to prevent it from dying and becoming a neveila? Under what circumstances is this permitted? Rami bar Abba taught that a butcher should flay the hide of the animal and cut it up before eating for derech eretz. Was this just an etiquette issue or a halakhic issue? The Gemara concludes it was etiquette so one not look gluttonous. Other sources are brought that mention other related laws. Rami bar Abba also mentioned other things that one should learn regarding proper behavior. From here the Gemara segues to characteristics about the Jewish people and why they were the ones who received the Torah. One cannot carry the meat one has slaughtered on a pole or on poles on Yom Tov. Why not? Can one carry people in chairs? Under what circumstances?

Beitzah 24 - September 24, 18 Tishrei Sep 24, 2021

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Study Guide Beitzah 24

Today's daf is sponsored by Ahava Liebtag in memory of her grandmother, Hilda Morgenstern, a'h, on her yahrzeit, who often remarked at how much women's learning had grown in her own lifetime. "I know she'd be thrilled about the Hadran community." And for her grandfather, Arthur Morgenstern, who shares her yahrzeit, "who cheered on his children and grandchildren to tackle any challenge. I miss you both."

There is a contradiction between our Mishna which permits trapping an undomesticated animal and birds from an enclosure on Yom Tov and a braita which does not permit it. The Gemara brings resolutions for each (the birds and the undomesticated animals). One solution is to distinguish between a small/large enclosure. What is the definition of each? Rav ashi brings three possible explanations. According to Rashbag, you are not liable for trapping on Yom Tov if the animal is already considered trapped. How is this defined? Is it possible to take an animal, chicken or fish from a trap or net that was set up before Yom Tov? Does one need to know it was trapped before? What if one is unsure? Rabban Gamliel and the rabbis disagree. Shmuel rules to be stringent like the rabbis, but it is not clear on what source Shmuel said this – our Mishna or possibly on one of two other braitot. Rav and Levi disagree regarding what Rabban Gamliel permitted in a case of doubt – to be allowed to carry it or also allowed to eat it. Rav claims that Levi disagreed with him and he left the beit midrash early one day and did not hear when Rebbe retracted his statement. Another difficulty is raised on Levi but it is resolved. If a gentile brought a gift to a Jew, how can one determine whether it was picked on Yom Tov and would be forbidden? One also has to check if it was brought from outside one's boundaries that are permitted to him/her on Shabbat (techum Shabbat). In the item is forbidden, when after Yom Tov can it be eaten?

Beitzah 23 - September 23, 17 Tishrei Sep 23, 2021

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Today's daf is sponsored anonymously in memory of Batsheva Esther bat Yosef Shalom, Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky.

The Gemara discusses different opinions and different laws related to burning aromatic spices in other to produce scents on Yom Tob. Rabbi Gaviha permitted ketura. Ameimar wants to understand what ketura is and Rav Ashi answers him that it is smoking fruits and is permitted as it is similar to putting meat on coals. The rabbis forbade eating a goat mekulas (roasted in the way the Pesach sacrifice was roasted) on Passover night because it will cause people to think that after the destruction of the Temple, people can eat sacrificial meat outside of Jerusalem. The Mishnah lists three things that Rabbi Elazar ben Azaria permitted, even though the Sages did not. He permitted for a cow to go out on Shabbat with a decorative strap between its horns and did not forbid it because of the requirement for animals to rest as well. He permitted one to comb an animal on Yom Tov with a fine comb to remove ticks and lice. And to grind pepper in its mill. Rabbi Yehuda forbade combing an animal with a fine comb and the rabbis forbade it even with a thick wooden comb. What is the basis for the dispute between the three? The Mishnah explains the laws of impurity to the three parts of the mill - and why each part is susceptible to impurity. The Mishnah speaks of laws related to a child's wagon in matters of impurity, of carrying it on Shabbat, and also in the matter of dragging it on the ground on Shabbat. The third chapter begins with a discussion of trapping on Yom Tov - when it is permitted/not permitted to trap fish/birds/animals on Yom Tov.

Beitzah 23 - September 23, 17 Tishrei Sep 23, 2021

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Today's daf is sponsored anonymously in memory of Batsheva Esther bat Yosef Shalom, Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky.

Beitzah 22 - September 22, 16 Tishrei Sep 22, 2021

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Study Guide Beitzah 22

Rabban Gamliel was stringent like Beit Shamai in three laws related to Yom Tov. He did not allow one to warm up hot water and wrap it to keep warm on Yom Tov for Shabbat. In what situation was this – with an Eruv Tavshilin or without? Rabbi Huna, Rava and Abaye each explain it in a different way. Rabban Gamliel also was stringent to not allow a menorah that hadfallen to be picked up. An explanation is brought that the debate is regarding a cnadelbra made in parts and the issue is whether or not building vessels is part of the melacha of building or not. The Gemara continues to discuss various laws regarding the lighting of candles on Shabbat and Yom Tov. Is it permissible to use an eye salve on Yom Tov? Is it permissible on Shabbat by a gentile? On what does it depend? Is it allowed on the second good day of Rosh Hashanah? Rabban Gamliel's third stringency was that he did not permit a thick dough to be made. A braita is brought showing a debate between Beit Shamai and Beit Hillel about making a thick dough on Pesach. Is it a leavening issue or a Yom Tov issue? Rabban Gamliel also was lenient against the rabbis in three laws – sweeping the floors on Yom Tov, putting spices on hot coals to make a nice smell in the room and eating a whole goat with the innards on the top or sides as the Pesach sacrifice was roasted. For what purpose did he allow the spices to be roasted - for a better smell for clothing or for people? Rabbi Asi first said the issue was for clothing but after raising a question from a braita, it was determined that the debate was for a smell for people. Is it permitted to smoke fruit – this is a matter of dispute between Rav and Shmuel.

Beitzah 21 - 1st Day of Sukkot, September 21, 15 Tishrei Sep 20, 2021

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This month's learning is dedicated for a refuah shleima for Noam Eliezer ben Yael Chaya v'Aytan Yehoshua.

Is it possible to slaughter an animal on Yom Tov if it is jointly owned by a Jew and a gentile? How is it different from vow and gift offerings? Is it different preparing a dough owned jointly by a Jew and a gentile? Can one invite a gentile for a meal on the holiday? Should there be a concern that he will cook more food because the gentile is coming? Is that an issue? If so, is the law more lenient on Shabbat where there is no such concern? There is a dispute between Beit Shamai and Beit Hillel is whether it is possible to light a fire for heating or water for washing. Rabban Gamliel was stringent like Beit Shamai in three matters. What were they?

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