Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 7 - The Role of the Host at the Meal

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Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 7: The Role of the Host at the Meal

Rav Zeira fell ill and Rav Abbahu pledged to make a feast in honor of his recovery. Various issues came up at the meal. Should the host be the one to break bread at the beginning of the meal? Should he be the one to lead the Grace at the end? Or perhaps a guest should lead these blessings so that he can recite a blessing upon the host.

Handouts:	Talmud Berachot 46a Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 7 (English)
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