Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 3: Can Two People Make a Zimun?
Is having three people a prerequisite for a “zimun” (invitation to recite Grace), or is it merely ideal? Can two people who have eaten together opt to make a zimun if they wish?
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Talmud Berachot 45a
Talmud Berachot 45b Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 3 (English) |
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| Topics: | Talmud, Berachot, Zimun |
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