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Monetary Litigations

Discovering Talmudic Principles

This Talmud course will be exploring and analyzing the first chapter of tractate Bava Metziah, which focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them.

Mishnaic Analysis
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Mishnaic Analysis
Monetary Litigations, Lesson 1
This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this first lesson we gain appreciation into the uniquely Talmudic art of dissecting a Mishnah.
When Does an Object Become Yours?
Monetary Litigations, Lesson 2
This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we examine the legal parameters of acquisitions.
Business Owner Trust
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Business Owner Trust
Monetary Litigations, Lesson 3
This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we discuss interesting dilemmas in business transactions.
Mind Reading
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Mind Reading
Monetary Litigations, Lesson 4
This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we introduce a Talmudic analytical technique that some may characterize as Jewish mental aerobics.
Money Dispute
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Money Dispute
Monetary Litigations, Lesson 5
This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we delve deeper into the courts thinking to resolve this case of money in dispute.
Be the Judge
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Be the Judge
Monetary Litigations, Lesson 6
This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we contrast our Mishnah’s ruling to another case where the ruling is different and endeavor to reconcile the seemingly conflicting opinions.
The Tallis vs. the Calf
Monetary Litigations, Lesson 7
This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this lesson we continue to analyze our Mishnah’s ruling in comparison to other case law, and conclude with a whole new understanding of the oath required here.
Compromise or Wait for Elijah?
Monetary Litigations, Lesson 8
This Talmud course focuses on fundamental principles related to monetary litigations and the court procedures for adjudicating them. In this final lesson we consider another ruling from the Talmud that challenges our Mishnah, and guides us how to deal with a liar.