Watch on Facebook

Topics covered:
Chapter 4, Mishna 7, 8
In case of incest, how can we know that they’re really brother and sister? Are stepsiblings who grew up together forbidden to each other? Do we burn terumah based on presumptive status? Can capital punishment be imposed based on presumptive status? What is presumption when child is found with dough in hand, sitting next to pile of dough that must remain pure? Is dough presumed impure when there are creeping things or other possible contaminants nearby? What are creeping things whose carcass imparts ritual impurity? Can a man be secluded with two women? Which relatives can entice somebody to practice idolatry? Are people immune to sin during a period of intense mourning?
What is relevance of bizarre story of woman visiting her husband’s grave…?

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