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4. Edim Zomemin not a Kenas? 5. Calculating risk factors in the Kesuvah 6. Edim who lied about the date on the Shtar
7. Edim Zomemim 8. Measures 9. Edim Zomemin
DAF DISCUSSIONS - MAKOS 3

nanette rand asked:

Are the measures given in the "background to the daf" right? e.g.

" 24) ...

(b) Modern-day equivalents:

1 Se'ah = 7.2, 8.29 or 14.4 liters, depending upon the differing Halachic opinions, therefore:

1 Hin = 3.6, 4.145 or 7.2 ml

1 Log = 0.3, 0.345 or 0.6 ml

1 Kortov = 0.004, 0.005, or 0.009 ml "

My son's rebbe says that a log is 2/3 of a liter.

nanette rand, thornhill, canada

The Kollel replies:

We made a mistake in the units. They should all be liters and not ml. Therefore the chart should be as follows:

1 Se'ah = 7.2, 8.29 or 14.4 liters, depending upon the differing Halachic opinions, therefore:

1 Hin = 3.6, 4.145 or 7.2 l

1 Log = 0.3, 0.345 or 0.6 l

1 Kortov = 0.004, 0.005, or 0.009 l

So the 3 Halachic opinions for a log are .3 liters, .345 liters or .6 liters. Not exactly what the rebbi said, but close.

Sorry for the confusion.

All the best

P Silverman

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