Topics covered:
Chapter 3, Mishna 4
How do we know that relatives can’t testify with or against each other?
How do we know that one can’t bear witness against first cousin?
When are conspiring witnesses punished?
What is relevance of hazaka of ownership?
Can witnesses be related to each other?
Why can’t brothers testify together?
What is source for disqualification of paternal relatives? Maternal relatives?
Can one bear witness to detriment of relatives? What about to benefit of relatives?
Do monetary law and capital law follow the same guidelines?
Can one testify about grandfather or great grandfather’s sibling?
Can second generation testify about member of first generation?
Can third generation testify about member of first generation?
Is there a difference between son and son in law re: cross generational testifying?
What is the relevance of the son in law of one’s son?
Can third generation bear witness against member of second generation?
Can one testify against one’s cousin’s husband? Vice versa?
If one is disqualified from testifying against a father, is he disqualified from testifying against father’s children?
Can one testify against wife of one’s stepson?
What is relevance of prohibited relationships?
Is a husband like his wife re: qualifying witnesses?
Is half brother of half brother disqualified?
Can one testify against mechutanim?
Can one testify against his betrothed?
Can brothers in law join as witnesses on a document?

Opening song: Moshe Storch leads Hallel at Beis Medrash Hancock Park