Mishnah 1
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1)

(a)To which category of creatures do the weasel and the mouse have in common?

(b)For which two Melachos

(c)What are examples of Sheratzim that do not belong to the above group?

(d)Seeing as one is not always Chayav for trapping other Sheratzim (rodents) on Shabbos, why does the Mishnah declare Chayav someone who traps any of these eight?

1)

(a)The weasel and the mouse belong - to the caategory of eight Sheratzim (rodents) which are Metamei and ...

(b)... for which one is Chayav on Shabbos for trapping or wounding them.

(c)Examples of Sheratzim that do not belong to the above group are - worms, snails and scorpions.

(d)Despite the fact that one is not always Chayav for trapping other Sheratzim on Shabbos, the Mishnah declares Chayav someone who traps any of these eight - since they are sometimes hunted.

2)

(a)Based on the same distinction that we just discussed with regard to trapping, why is one Chayav for wounding specifically these eight Sheratzim on Shabbos?

(b)According to some, one is Chayav because of Mefarek. Of which Av is Mefarek a Toldah?

(c)What do others say?

2)

(a)Based on the same distinction that we just discussed with regard to trapping, one is Chayav for wounding specifically these eight Sheratzim on Shabbos - because they possess skin,

(b)According to some, one is Chayav because of Mefarek - which is a Toldah of Dash (threshing).

(c)Others maintain - that one is Chayav because of Tzove'a (dyeing [see Tos. Yom-Tov).

3)

(a)What distinction does the Tana draw with regard to trapping one of the other species of Sheratzim. When is one Chayav and when is one Patur?

(b)Why is one Patur in the latter case?

(c)On what grounds does the Tana rule that one is Patur for trapping a Chayah or a bird that one already has in one's domain?

(d)What does he say about wounding them?

3)

(a)The Tana - declares Chayav someone who traps one of the other species if he needs them but - Patur if he doesn't ...

(b)... because those species are not generally hunted.

(c)The Tana rules that one is Patur for trapping a Chayah or a bird that one already has in one's domain - since it is already considered trapped (see Tiferes Yisrael).

(d)And he rules that if someone who wounds them - is Chayav (see Tiferes Yisrael).

Mishnah 2
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4)

(a)The Mishnah forbids preparing Hilmi on Shabbos, but permits preparing Mei Melach. What is 'Hilmi'?

(b)What does one do with the Mei Melach

(c)Why is 'Hilmi' then forbidden?

4)

(a)The Mishnah forbids preparing Hilmi - (a large amount of salt-water) on Shabbos, but permits preparing Mei Melach ...

(b)... to dip in one's bread or to ad to a dish.

(c)'Hilmi' is forbidden - because it is used for pickling vegetables.

5)

(a)On what grounds does Rebbi Yossi object to the Tana Kama's distinction?

(b)What does he therefore hold?

(c)How must one prepare salt-water in a way that it is permitted, according to Rebbi Yossi?

(d)What difference does that make?

(e)Like whom is the Halachah?

5)

(a)Rebbi Yossi objects to the Tana Kama's distinction - because salt-water is salt-water, and people will then go on to say that a big Melachah is forbidden and a small Melachah is premitted.

(b)He therefore holds - that preparing salt-water is Asur (period)!

(c)According to Rebbi Yossi, to prepare salt-water in a way that it is permitted - one must pour the oil into the dish before or after the salt, but before adding the water ...

(d)... thereby preventing the water from mixing well with the salt.

(e)The Halachah is - like the Chachamim.

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6)

(a)The Mishnah forbids eating Eizovyon (or Eizov Yavan) on Shabbos. What is Eizovyon?

(b)Why does one eat it?

(c)Why did Chazal forbid taking cures on Shabbos?

6)

(a)The Mishnah forbids eating 'Eizovyon' (or Eizov Yavan) - (a species of hyssop that grows among the thorns) on Shabbos ...

(b)... which one eats - in order to kill the worms in one's intestines.

(c)Chazal forbade taking cures on Shabbos - in case one comes to grind the ingredients (See Tos. Yom-Tov DH 'Eizov Yavan').

7)

(a)The Tana permits however, eating the Yo'ezer-plant and Abuvra'ah (or Abuv Ro'eh). What is 'Abuvro'eh?'

(b)If Yo'ezer kills worms in the liver, what purpose does Abuvra'ah serve?

(c)What is the reason for this concession?

(d)Then why did Chazal forbid Eizovyon?

7)

(a)The Tana permits however, eating the Yo'ezer-plant and Abuvro'eh (or Abuv Ro'eh) - (a kind of tree that has no branches.

(b)Yo'ezer kills worms in the liver, whilst Abuvro'eh - acts as an antidote against someone who has drunk uncovered water.

(c)The reason for this concession is - due to the fact that many healthy people eat them.

(d)And Chazal forbade Eizovyon - because it is mainly sick people who eat it.

8)

(a)What does the Mishnah say about eating or drinking any kind of food and beverage as a cure?

(b)One of the two exceptions to this rule is Mei Dekalim, which the Mishnah forbids to eat on Shabbos. Which beverage did they forbid to drink?

(c)What is 'Mei Dekalim'?

(d)The first cupful that one drinks loosens the bowels. What does the ...

1. ... second cupful achieve?

2. ... the third cupful achieve?

8)

(a)The Mishnah rules - that one may eat or drink any kind of food and beverage as a cure (see Tos. Yom-Tov).

(b)One of the two exceptions to this rule is Mei Dekalim, which the Mishnah forbids to eat on Shabbos. The other is - the beverage known as 'Kos Ikarin'.

9)

(a)'Kos Ikorin' comprises sap of a tree together with other herbs. How does one then prepare them?

(b)What does a Zavah then do with it to cure her Zivus?

(c)On what condition does the Tana permit eating Mei Dekalim and drinking Kos shel Ikarin on Shabbos?

(d)What does the Tana say about 'Shemen Ikarin'?

9)

(a)'Kos Ikorin' comprises - sap of a tree together with other herbs - which one then grinds and boils in wine (see also Tiferes Yisrael).

(b)A Zavah - who drinks three cupfuls of the concoction will be cured from her Zivus.

(c)The Tana permits eating Mei Dekalim and drinking Kos shel Ikarin on Shabbos - to quench one's thirst ...

(d)... and anointing oneself Shemen Ikarin, provided it is not as a cure.

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10)

(a)The Tana now discusses someone with toothache taking vinegar on Shabbos. He rules that on the one hand 'Lo Yegama' whilst on the other 'Metavel hu ke'Darko'. What is the meaning of ...

1. ... 'Lo Yegama'?

2. ... 'Metavel Hu ke'Darko'?

(b)He forbids a person whose sides are hurting him to anoint himself with a mixture of wine and vinegar. What does he permit him to do?

(c)The reason for the distinction in both sets of cases is the same. What is it?

10)

(a)The Tana now discusses someone with toothache taking vinegar on Shabbos. He rules that on the one hand 'Lo Yegama' whilst on the other 'Metavel hu ke'Darko'. The meaning of ...

1. ... 'Lo Yegama' is - that he is forbidden to gargle with it and then spit it out.

2. ... 'Metavel Hu ke'Darko' is - that he may drink it and swallow it.

(b)He forbids a person whose sides are hurting him to anoint himself with a mixture of wine and vinegar, but he permits him to - rub in oil.

(c)The reason for the distinction in both sets of cases is the same - in that he is forbidden to do anything that one performs as a cure exclusively, but permitted to what people do even when they are healthy.

11)

(a)Why does the Tana Kama forbid the person whose sides are hurting to rub in rose-oil?

(b)Why does he then permit princes to do it?

(c)What does Rebbi Shimon say about that?

(d)Like whom is the Halachah (see Tos. Yom-Tov)?

11)

(a)The Tana Kama forbids the person whose sides are hurting to rub in rose-oil - because, due to its expense, it is obvious that he is doing it to heal his pain.

(b)He permits princes to do it however - since anointing with rose-oil for pleasure is a luxury that they can afford. permits princes to rubbing in oil that is made from roses -

(c)Rebbi Shimon - permits anybody to do it, because, he maintains 'All Yisrael are considered princes!'

(d)The Halachah is like Rebbi Shimon (see Tos. Yom-Tov).

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