Topics covered:
Chapter 5, Mishna 1, 2, 3 Nehunya was a righteous well-digger. Why was his daughter saved from drowning, but his son died of thirst? What are the “afflictions of love?” Tales of the Houses of Gamru and Avtinas, the makers of the shewbread and the incense. Were they selfish or righteous? Akiva declared they were righteous. Matters of public trust require multiple officials in charge, i.e. checks and balances. How did the libations-shop function in the Temple?