Topics covered:
Chapter 2, Mishna 3, 4
Examining what it means for Jew to possess chametz, leaven, during Passover. What if he borrowed money from a gentile and put up an inventory of bread as collateral before Passover? Then after Passover, he handed over the chametz in lieu of paying the loan. Did he possess the chametz during Passover? If yes, that chametz becomes prohibited to all Jews for benefit even after Passover. If not, it remains permitted for benefit…