Real Estate Property

Discovering Talmudic Principles

This three-part Talmud series will present a Talmudic perspective on real estate, ownership, trust and proof—as discussed in the third chapter of tractate Bava Batra.

By Binyomin Bitton

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Presumptive Ownership

The Talmud on Real Estate, Lesson 1

This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof ownership. In this class we explore the meaning of the Talmudic principle of ‘Chazakah’.

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The Three Years 'Chazakah'

The Talmud on Real Estate, Lesson 2

This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof ownership. In this class we explore the compelling logic behind the Talmudic principle of ‘Chazakah’—presumptive ownership for the occupier.

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When Logic Determines Trust

The Talmud on Real Estate, Lesson 3

This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof of ownership. In this class we explore the fascinating logic behind the Talmudic principle of ‘Migo’—a reasoning that proves the a claim’s veracity.

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Property Disputes

The Talmud on Real Estate, Lesson 4

This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof of ownership. In this class we explore a real case of a dispute over property that was presented before a Talmudic sage for judgment.

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Witnesses and Testimony

The Talmud on Real Estate, Lesson 5

This Talmud series presents a Talmudic perspective on real estate and proof of ownership. In this class we explore case study of a dispute over property and learn the Talmudic principle of ‘hakchasha’ (contradictory witness testimony).

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