Lost and Found

Discovering Talmudic Principles

This Talmud course will be exploring and analyzing the second chapter of tractate Bava Metzia, which focuses on the obligation to return a lost object to its owner, the principles of ownership, and the Talmudic debate on “Yi’ush”.

1:01:16

The Mechanism of Ownership

Lost and Found, Lesson 1

By Binyomin Bitton

An introductory overview of the nature of ownership, highlighting three fundamental principles related to ownership.

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55:30

Found it, Keep it? Part 1

Lost and Found, Lesson 2

By Binyomin Bitton

When finding a lost object, when are you obligated to return it and when are you permitted to keep it for yourself? Learn the nuanced qualifications of this obligation.

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1:03:07

Found it, Keep it? Part 2

Lost and Found, Lesson 3

By Binyomin Bitton

We continue to explore the various qualifications for the obligation of returning a lost object.

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59:11

The Definition of ‘Reality’

Lost and Found, Lesson 4

By Binyomin Bitton

An unprecedented presentation of two Talmudic mindsets: Abaye and Rava.

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Discovering Talmudic Principles

Join the Talmud’s discussion as we explore and debate various selected texts from the vast sea of the Talmud, and gain insight and appreciation of its rich knowledge. This series will help enhance your skills in Talmudic analysis and reasoning, whilst providing a window into the style and language of the Talmud, also known as the Gemara. These courses are taught by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, an expert Talmudic scholar, who masterfully presents the Talmud’s profound wisdom in a clear, easy to follow, and intellectually stimulating manner.