More Discussions for this daf
1. Loaning for "ten years" 2. Eidim Zomemim That Are Mechayev A Kesuvah 3. Ka'asher Zamam by the Case of the Kesuvah
4. Valuation of the Kesuvah according to Rebbi Nasan 5. Edim Zomemin not a Kenas? 6. Calculating risk factors in the Kesuvah
7. Edim who lied about the date on the Shtar 8. Edim Zomemim 9. Measures
10. Edim Zomemin 11. רב נתן אמר באשה
 DAF DISCUSSIONS - MAKOS 3
1. 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

2. 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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