Bava Metzia
What is the opening case of Bava Metzia?
Two people are holding a talis. Each claims “I found it" and "all of it is mine"
שְׁנַיִם אוֹחֲזִין בְּטַלִּית, זֶה אוֹמֵר אֲנִי מְצָאתִיהָ וְזֶה אוֹמֵר אֲנִי מְצָאתִיהָ, זֶה אוֹמֵר כֻּלָּהּ שֶׁלִּי וְזֶה אוֹמֵר כֻּלָּהּ שֶׁלִּי
Who taught the Baraisa?
R'Aftoriki's father
Who are the last people to leave the market and what do they collect?
Tarmodians. Twigs.
What is the spiritual significance of the number 8 on Chanukah?
8 is a miracle beyond the natural world (7)
When was Machon Shlomo founded?
1982
What is the R'Chiya case and ruling?
"You owe me 100"
"I don't owe you anything"
Witnesses: "You owe him 50"
Ruling: litigant pays 50 and swears on the remainder
What does ת"ש mean and what usually follows it?
"Come and hear" - typically followed by a Tannaitic statement of refutation
What two things is the Baraisa telling us about candle lighting?
Timing and amount of oil needed (to fulfill the mitzvah)
Why do we place the menorah in the window?
To publicize the miracle
What is the main difference in the Beis Medrash compared to 1982?
The wall
What type of oath do we learn is imposed in this mishnah?
A rabbinic decree
What does this new Torah verse say about obligation on admission of mouth vs. witnesses?
You're obligated on mouth. It does not say anything about witnesses!
What does the Baraisa imply about one who did not kindle the lights at Sunset?
He may still kindle them until all the passerby have left the market. (If he fails to by then, he has lost the opportunity to do the Mitzvah)
In America, where is it preferred to light?
In front of a window that faces the public domain (will trump lighting near the entrance)
What approach does Machon Shlomo use to teach mussar and continue a tradition of excellence?
Slobodka - emphasizing how success can be achieved only when a person can realize his inner greatness
From where do we learn that witnesses are more obligatory than partial admission of the mouth?
מִקַּל וָחוֹמֶר
Finish the line...
מַתְנִיתָא קָא רָמֵית עֲלֵיהּ דְּרַבִּי חִיָּיא
"Are you presenting a Baraisa that contradicts R'Chiya?"
רַבִּי חִיָּיא תַּנָּא הוּא וּפָלֵיג
"R'Chiya is a Tanna and can dispute the Baraisa!"
What are the three levels of fulfilling the mitzvah of lighting Chanukah candles?
Basic, mehadrin, and mehadrin min hamehadrin
What is the custom we follow for 30min after the lighting?
No working
Name at least 7/9 staff members listed on the Machon Shlomo website
Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld
Rabbi Pinchas Auerbach
Rabbi Meir Triebitz
Rabbi Yehoshua Styne
Rabbi Yehuda Gershenfeld
Rabbi Noach Orlowek
Rabbi Uri Auerbach
Rabbi Yosef Steinberg
Rabbi Yoel Tatz
What underlying principle does Sumchos rely on to divide money in cases of doubt without an oath?
Money in doubt is divided without an oath
ממון המוטל בספק חולקין
How does R.Chiya account for the meaning of "זה" in the context of "כי הוא זה"?
A modeh bemiktzas oath only applies when the item admitted by the defendant is the same as the claim of the plaintiff (like wheat or barley).
What are the two opinions regarding what order to light the Chanukah candles in, and who holds each view?
Beis Shammai: start with 8 and decrease
Beis Hillel: start with 1 and increase
What can we NOT do with Chanukah candles?
Derive personal benefit
Where is Hayden?
Outside