BAVA KAMA 2 (3 Teves) - Today's Dafyomi material has been dedicated in memory of Hagaon Rav Yisroel Zev Gustman Ztz"L (author of "Kuntresei Shiurim") and his wife, Rebbetzin Sarah Gustman (daughter of Hagaon Rav Meir Bassin, a Dayan in Vilna) in honor of the Yahrzeit of the Rebbetzin. Sponsored by a number of Rav Gustman's Talmidim (Yechiel Wachtel, Harav Naftoli Weinberg, and Harav Avrohom Feldman).
May someone buy fruits from an Aris?
Only if we know him to be trustworthy, that he is selling from his portion.
Yes, we may always assume that he is selling from his portion.
When the landowner may appear any moment.
No, we are concerned that he is stealing from the landowner.
Yes, since he works for the landowner, we may assume that he is selling them on the landowner’s behalf.
May a person destroy a Moser’s money?
Yes, if we may kill him, we may certainly destroy his property!
Yes, it’s probably stolen anyways and doesn’t really belong to him.
No, it creates a danger, for he is friends with the king.
No, we may kill him to stop his dangerous informing, which does not necessarily apply to his property.
No, perhaps his children will be righteous, and they will be the ones to use this money.
What doesn’t a man trust his wife to sell?
Woolen clothing in Yehuda.
Linen clothing in Galil.
Wine, flour, and oils.
Wine, flour, and meats.
Oils and meats.
How many threads may a launderer keep when he removes them from a garment to even it out?
None.
Two.
Three.
Two strong threads, or three weak threads.
Three strong threads, or four weak threads.
What is a Katzra?
A launderer, for he shortens garments.
A gardener, for he shortens the hedges when he trims them.