Chapter 1, Mishna 4
Topics covered:
Do orphans have to contribute for security of city? For building of cisterns?
Do sages have to contribute to security or cisterns?
Why does suffering come to the world?
Are sages exempt from crown tax?
When is someone considered a resident of city?
What is difference between member of city and resident?
How long does one have to live in city before he contributes to different categories of city maintenance?
Are orphans obligated to contribute to redeem captives?
What is relevance of mother of Persian king?
Why is captivity worse than death by famine?
What is procedure and how many people involved for distributing charity?
Who are those who turn others to righteousness like the stars forever and ever?
Can charity collectors separate from each other?
What if charity collectors have no poor people to give money to?
Opening song: Moshe Storch leads Hallel at Beis Medrash Hancock Park
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