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Bava Batra 99 - October 2, 29 Elul Oct 02, 2024

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Rabbi Levi explains that the cherubs (kruvim) miraculously did not take up space in the kodesh h'kodashim. This statement is supported by Shmuel's resolution to the contraction in the verses. However, other rabbis provided alternate suggestions to explain how they fit in the room in a non-miraculous manner. Did the cherubs face one other or did they face the heichal?

When one has a pit in another's property and has an access route or an inner garden within an outer one, what are that person's right to that path - when can they use it, for what can they use it? If one had a public path going through one's property and took it back and provided a different public path on the side of the property, both paths remain public property. Why is the owner not allowed to block off access to the old road, isn't one allowed to take the law into one's own hand in a case of financial loss?! Three different rabbis each suggest a different interpretation.

Bava Batra 98 - October 1, 28 Elul Oct 01, 2024

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The Mishna rules that if one sells wine and it turns to vinegar, the seller is not responsible. However, there are certain circumstances where the buyer can make the seller responsible. Rabbi Yosi b'Rabbi Chanina limits the ruling of the Mishna to a case where the buyer put the wine in his/her jugs, as then the buyer can be blamed. Rav Chiya bar Yosef disagrees as he deems the wine's owner responsible for the wine souring, as wine turning sour is understood to be a punishment for arrogance, as can be found in Chabakuk 2:5.

If one sells a small house for a young couple or widowed daughter, what is the minimum size? What about other types of houses? A cowshed? A banquet hall? There is a debate regarding the minimum height for a house and whether or not it should be derived from the height of the heichal, sanctuary. There are contradictory verses regarding the size of the kodesh h'kodashim in the Temple.

Bava Batra 97 - September 30, 27 Elul Sep 30, 2024

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If one makes wine with grapes that were already used for making wine, is it considered wine? What if it still tastes like wine? What are the rules for grapes that are truma, maaser sheni, or consecrated and are then reused to make wine a second and third time? Rabbi Yochanan said the rules that apply to those circumstances are the same for liquids that create susceptibility to impurity. To what was Rabbi Yochanan referring?

One of the criteria for wine that can be used for making kiddush is that it be a wine that can be used on the altar. What type of wine is being excluded by that statement?

Bava Batra 96 - September 29, 26 Elul Sep 29, 2024

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Rav Yosef brings a braita to clarify whether we hold that wine that is turning to vinegar one should say borei pri hagafen or shehakol. However, the braita had several interpretations and it was therefore unclear which opinion Rav Yosef was trying to prove from the braita.

If one purchases wine and it goes bad soon after, is the seller responsible to give the buyer new wine?

What is the halakha regarding wine that was made from the leftover grapes that had already been used for making wine - is it considered wine or not?

Bava Batra 95 - Shabbat September 28, 25 Elul Sep 27, 2024

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Study Guide Bava Batra 95

More tannaitic sources are quoted to prove Rav Huna's opinion that if the bad parts mixed in with the produce are more than the permitted percentage, one can demand compensation for the entire amount. However, each comparison is rejected and the Gemara explains why each case differs from the case that Rav Huna was referring to.

The Mishna lists a case of one who sold wine from a cellar. What exactly is the case and what language was used regarding the commitment of the seller to provide the wine - was it "wine in a cellar," "wine in this cellar" or "this cellar?" From a braita that lists the law in each of these three options, it looks as if the Mishna can't be referring to any of the options. The Gemara suggests two different answers, the second based on a different version of the braita brought by Rav Zevid. These are discussed and reinterpreted to fit with the Mishna and with each other.

What blessing is made on wine that is sold in the stores, i.e. starting to turn to vinegar – some say borei pri hagafen and others say shehakol.

Bava Batra 94 - September 27, 24 Elul Sep 27, 2024

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When one sells produce, what percentage of bad produce can we assume will be mixed in, and therefore the buyer has no right to claim compensation from the seller for it. According to Rav Huna, once one goes beyond that percentage, one has to compensate for all the bad produce - even the percentage that would have been allowed had the seller not gone beyond. Various sources are brought to either support or contradict Rav Huna - however, they are all rejected as the case can be looked at in various ways.

Bava Batra 93 - September 26, 23 Elul Sep 26, 2024

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Today's daf is sponsored by Jason, Erica, and Raquel in honor of their mother, Patty Belkin's birthday. "Wishing a wonderful birthday to our amazing mother!"

Today's daf is sponsored by Judi Felber in honor of the 3rd yahrzeit of her mother, Yocheved bat Zvi and Sara.

One source is brought to support Shmuel's position that if a buyer bought an item that has two main purposes and wasn't specific about with what intent he/she bought the item, if it is unusable for that use, the sale cannot be canceled. But this proof is rejected. Is this debate between Rav and Shmuel based on a tannaitic debate? Even though at first it seemed to be, this suggestion is rejected. Our Mishna is brought to prove Shmuel's position, but this suggestion is rejected as well, as our Mishna can be explained as Rav's position and a different braita has a tannaitic position that corresponds to Shmuel's opinion.

If the seller needs to compensate the buyer for seeds that did not grow, does the seller need to reimburse the buyer for expenses incurred by the buyer for planting the seeds?

Bava Batra 92 - September 25, 22 Elul Sep 25, 2024

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The Mishna rules that if one sold produce to another and the buyer planted it but nothing grew, the seller would have to compensate the buyer. Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel holds that this is only the case if the sale was for inedible seeds and it was thereby clear that the purpose of the purchase was for planting and not for eating.

If one buys an ox that can be sold for two different uses, either for plowing or for slaughtering, and the buyer doesn't specify for which purpose, and after the sale it becomes clear that the ox is a gorer and cannot be kept alive, can the buyer claim that it is not usable for the purposes for which it was purchased (plowing) or not? Does it depend on the majority, i.e. if the majority of people use it for the purpose that the buyer claims, can we believe the buyer and cancel the sale? Or do we say "the burden of proof is on the one trying to get the money from the other" in which case, the buyer is stuck with the item unless the buyer can prove with what intent the item was purchased? Rav rules that the sale can be cancelled and Shmuel rules that it cannot. A difficulty is raised against Rav from a Mishna but is resolved. A Tosefta is brought to support Rav, but it is rejected.

Bava Batra 91 - September 24, 21 Elul Sep 24, 2024

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One cannot profit from selling basic food items in Israel. If so, how did Rabbi Elazar ben Azaria profit from wine and oil in Israel?

A braita ruled that one cannot profit from eggs twice. The Gemara brings two explanations for what this ruling means.

Under what circumstances of financial challenges is one permitted to leave Israel? Is it forbidden to leave Israel, even if prices are expensive for basic food items if one can afford the high prices? This is proven from the book of Ruth as Elimelech and his sons were punished for this. The Gemara tangents to various drashot on verses from the beginning of the book of Ruth as well as drashot on the connection between Boaz and Ivtzan - one of the judges mentioned in the book of Shoftim/Judges. After quoting a statement of Rav Chanan son of Rava regarding Elimelech, four other statements of his are quoted.

An alternative explanation of the sins of Elimelech and his family is that they should have stayed to help pray for everyone. Four statements of Rabbi Yochanan that all start with the word 'nehirna,' 'I remember when' are quoted. The sons of Elimelech, Machlon and Khilion were also mentioned in the Tanach by different names – Yoash and Saraph. Which was the real name and which was meant for extrapolation?

Bava Batra 90 - September 23, 20 Elul Sep 23, 2024

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Today's daf is sponsored by Judith Shapiro in loving memory of her mother, Deera Tychman, z"l, on her 11th yahrzeit. "She would have been very proud of her daughter, her four grandchildren, and her eight great-grandchildren."

What size measuring cups are not permitted for one to use as they can be used to trick the buyer? Shmuel ruled that one cannot change a particular size by increasing it by more than a sixth. The Gemara grapples to understand the reason for this ruling and offers three different suggestions, all of which are rejected. Ultimately, Rav Chisda explains that Shmuel derived this law from a verse in Yechezkel 45:12.

Rav Papa enlarged a measurement size by more than a sixth – how could he have done this in light of Shmuel's ruling?

A braita rules that one cannot save up a lot of produce to sell later in the season, thus causing a shortage in the market and a rise in prices. But this applies to one who purchases it for resale. One who grows the crops is permitted to store them.

Another braita distinguishes between storing produce that is an essential item that everyone buys and one that is not. If it is not essential, then one can store it and the aforementioned issue is no longer relevant as people who can't afford it can manage without it.

A third braita rules that one cannot export oil, wine, and flour from Israel as these items are essential, and exporting them will cause a shortage in Israel and a rise in prices.

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