Chapter 7, Mishna 1
Topics covered:
How did Rabbi Yochanan and Reish Lakish meet?
When a knife or sword is being fabricated, when is it considered to be finished?
How could R’ Yochanan publicly mention Resh Lakish’s past as a bandit ?
Why was R’ Yochanan offended?
Why were basins of blood and pus removed from underneath R’ Elazar ben R’ Shimon’s bed?
What afflictions did he bring upon himself and why?
Why did R’ Elazer’s wife leave?
What is relevance of 60 sailors, 60 servants, 60 purses, 60 relishes?
What was the miracle performed to show that Rabbi Elazar was correct?
Who was in an attic for 18-22 years and why?
How could halachic rulings be issued by R Elazar after he was dead?
Why should one be demoted for not having anybody to care for him?
Why was R’ Elezar at a higher level than Rebbi?
Who are three prototypical modest people?
Why did Rebbi’s suffering come upon him?
How did Rebbi’s suffering affect the world?
Opening song: Moshe Storch leads Hallel at Beis Medrash Hancock Park
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