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Bava Metzia 60: Deceptive Selling
The final two mishnahs of the fourth perek deal with deceptive practices shopkeepers may not do because they hurt the buyer.
2 years, 2 months ago
Bava Metzia 59: Tanur Shel Akhnai
Season 22 Episode 59
The daf tells one of the most famous stories in the Gemara - Tanur Shel Akhnai. But why this story appears and the lessons to be learned from the dis…
2 years, 2 months ago
Bava Metzia 58: God Owns the Consecrated Animals
Season 22 Episode 58
Consecrated items for which one bears responsibility are subject to price fraud, but when one is not responsible, price fraud is irrelevant. But what…
2 years, 2 months ago
Bava Metzia 57: The Temple Won't Take Advantage (Because It's Allowed)
Season 22 Episode 57
When is the capacity to take advantage of another not relevant? And if there's no risk of exploitation, is there any recourse to cancel the transacti…
2 years, 2 months ago
Bava Metzia 56: When Onaah Does Not Apply
A Mishnah lists cases where onaah does not apply and the Gemara discusses the scriptural sources for these categories.
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Bava Metzia 55: Worth a Perutah, Need a Fifth
Season 22 Episode 55
2 mishnayot - Mishnah 1: Determining the differential to be considered exploitative, the amount to swear, and the amount to admit to owing money. Plu…
2 years, 2 months ago
Bava Metzia: The Fifth
The daf discusses a variety if different aspects about the chomesh.
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Bava Metzia 53: Deconsecrating Maaser Sheini
The daf discusses what to do if one’s maaser sheini produce is worth less thana perutah and need to deconsecrate it onto coins.
2 years, 2 months ago
Bava Metzia 52: Eroded Coins
Season 22 Episode 52
A new mishnah! The erosion of minted coins, and its diminished value, with the potential for fraud in using it, as the metal is worn away. Subject to…
2 years, 2 months ago
Bava Metzia 51: Who Can Claim Fraud
A mishnah discusses if there is a time limit to claim price fraud. Also discussed if fraud can be committed by a person irrespective of a business or…
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