Follow along with the Mishnah Yomit cycle! 2 mishnayot per day for 6 years to finish. Taught by Eitan Cooper, Assistant Rabbi at Beth Sholom Congregation in Potomac, MD.
The end of Masechet Peah - What is the definition of someone who is "poor?" Also, consequences for someone pretending to be poor when they are not.
More on the extent to which we believe poor, unlearned people regarding tithing obligation. Also, general obligations of maaser ani - the tithe for poor people. Finally, some general approaches to gi…
Do we believe people when they said they have collected peah?
What happens to gifts to the poor if someone consecrates their field to the beit hamikdash? Also, at what point in time do we say that the poor have had their chance to collect produce and it becomes…
A well hidden olive tree cannot be considered "forgotten." Also, an introduction to the laws of Peret.
What happens if someone harvests at night time and they forget some produce? What happens if a blind person forgets some produce? Also, what makes olive trees special?
More on the definition of what constitutes "forgotten" produce
More details on what is considered "forgotten" and what is not.
Introduction to shichecha - what constitutes shichecha and at what point in the process is something considered to be officially "forgotten?"
Property ownership determines if someone has rights to Peah, Leket and Shichecha. Also, a halacha that helps protect workers' rights.
Must a farmer allow his own field to be damaged for the sake of a poor person collecting Peah? Also, what happens if someone who is wealthy is on the road and runs out of resources - can we treat the…
The penalty for a farmer who covers up his leket. Also, what happens if wind blows non leket onto leket. Finally, the qualifications for shichecha.
Introduction to the concept of Leket and when it does (and doesn't) apply.
Are non Jews obligated in Peah? Also, what happens if your peah was consecrated to the Beit Hamikdash?
More on how we regulate and don't regulate the collection of Peah.
Ways a slave can become free if he is given land by his master. Also, the "free for all" of poor people getting Peah.
What is the minimum size field for Peah? Also, a tangent - what happens when someone is on their deathbed and leaves property in a will but then recovers?