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Shabbat Parashat Yitro| 5771

Yitro | 17 Shevat 5771 | 22/01/2011

Parashat Hashavuah: By Will and by Force

The gemara (Shabbat 88a) derives from the pasuk, “They stood at the bottom of the mountain” (Shemot 19:17) that Hashem actually held the mountain over them. Remember that this is after the whole discussion between Moshe and Bnei Yisrael and after Bnei Yisrael unanimously said “na’aseh v’nishma” (we will do and hear). Thus, it is unclear what changed that brought Hashem to coerce the nation to accept the Torah by saying that if they do not accept it, they would be buried under the mountain.

Ask the Rabbi: Tevillat Keilim When There Is an Air Pocket

I toveled a big pot in the mikveh on a sideways angle. Some bubbles came out, but I am know that an air pocket remained. Do I have to redo the tevilla?

Ein Ayah: Doing Mitzvot Willingly

Come and see the difference between the earlier generations and the later generations. The earlier generations would bring their produce into the house through the main gate in order that they should be obligated in ma’asrot (tithes). The later generations would bring the produce in through roofs and side courtyards to exempt them from ma’asrot.

P'ninat Mishpat: Paying for Construction Work That Was Destroyed by the Authorities

The plaintiff (=pl) sold property to the defendant (=def) along with an agreement that pl would build on it for def for a certain price. Work began, and def and pl decided to do further construction without approval from the relevant municipal authorities. In the midst of the construction, authorities halted the work and destroyed illegally built sections. While def paid pl partially as work progressed, pl makes a claim for outstanding payment for work and materials already provided.

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