Chapter 5, Mishna 8
Topics covered:
How long is rental period associated with an unspecified mortgage?
Can two Jews be linked in an interest bearing transaction through a gentile?
If seller assumes risk that wine barrel will spoil, is that problematic re: interest?
Can seller throw in something to keep buyer happy because he paid in advance?
What is relevance of “law of the land is the law” to grapes harvested by people who paid the property tax on someone else’s field?
When can a Jew who sees another Jew misbehaving make him work for him?
When is it permitted to treat a fellow Jew as if he were a slave?
What is difference between purchase agent wrapping up different people’s money separately or putting it together?
What if barrel is marked as sold but money hasn’t been paid and value of wine changes?
If seller is first among reapers, when can he set a price with buyer?
What is relevance of having “the goods on hand”?
When can one set a price for clumps of clay to be used by potter?
What is relevance of clumps of clay having to be fully formed before price can be set?
Can dung be sold before it exists?
What if groom (on behalf of father in law) commits to purchase jewels for dowry but price drops before wedding? What if he paid the money already?
Does buyer need to specifically say “I want the best possible price” available between now and delivery?
Opening song: Moshe Storch leads Hallel at Beis Medrash Hancock Park
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