Topics covered:
Chapter 9, Mishna 1, 2
If item is stolen by a Jew from a Jew, but non-Jew comes to own it, does that affect penalty for robber? What qualifies as a significant change (to a stolen item)? What is relevance of name of changed item? When is lulav unfit? If thief βacquiresβ item, does that mean he doesnβt have to pay restitution? What is penalty if thief steals a lamb that becomes a ram and he slaughters ram? If robber steals ox and then uses ox to improve his own land, what does he owe owner of ox? Is there a difference between penalty for βprofessionalβ robber vs. first-time thief? What is relevance of King Shapur? Is aging/weakening of animal considered a change? How to determine when stolen animal (or human) gave birth? Does one take an oath regarding Canaanite slaves or land?
Opening song: Moshe Storch leads Hallel at Beis Medrash Hancock Park
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