Chapter 3, Mishna 4, 5
Topics covered:
What is relevance of “who will be the judge in those days”?
Is a relative who became unrelated fit to bear witness or be a judge?
Can best man appear in court case during wedding?
What does it mean that one who loves or hates is disqualified?
How does one render himself liable to pay?
What if judges disagree on whether person is liable or not?
What is relevance of “you shall not go as talebearer”?
What does it mean for judges to intimidate witnesses?
What does it mean that false witnesses are belittled even by those who hired them?
If someone vaguely agreed that they owe money to another, can they deny the debt later?
Do there need to be witnesses to someone incurring a debt?
What does it mean that judges don’t advance a claim from an inciter?
Who is considered an inciter?
What is different about inciter that judges don’t advance his claim for him?
What does it mean that one who adds subtracts?
What if someone denies a debt that he incurred in front of hidden witnesses?
What does it mean may living and dead bear witness against you?
Does it matter whether debtor or creditor told witnesses they were witnesses?
What is relevance of a person who is prone to make false statements so as not to appear rich?
If someone doesn’t perform a formal act of acquisition, is loan document valid?

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

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