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The Rights of the Firstborn

The Talmud on Inheritance, Lesson 1

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The Rights of the Firstborn: The Talmud on Inheritance, Lesson 1

This class presents the Talmudic perspective on principles related to inheritance, including the double-portion of the firstborn, and the types of properties eligible to be passed on to children.
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Topics: Talmud, Bechor (Firstborn Son), Inheritance
By Binyomin Bitton
Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, originally from Lyon, France, is the founder and spiritual leader of Chabad of Downtown Vancouver, he's co-Dean of the Jewish Academy, and the director of the Tzfunot Institute. A renowned Talmudic scholar, Rabbi Bitton's warmth, knowledge and passion for learning has brought him to teach in communities around the world. He now lives in Vancouver together with his wife Malky and six children.
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rachel barrett Kent Wa December 25, 2024

Can you give the link to buy the book, preferably with English Reply

John Naradzay Rockville, MD November 19, 2024

Hello
I want to continue the examination of inheritance.
3 issues to examine -
1- The oldest son (the 1st of 3) dies in infancy, does his double portion die with him? or is it passed on to the 2nd born? It is interesting to note that if the 2nd born dies soon after, the 3rd inherits everything
2- If, as a Jew the Torah is my inheritance, who died to pass on the inheritance to me?
3- There were 2 neighboring farmers. One had a cow, the other a bull. Neither farmer could build good fences. One day the bull escaped and the cow becomes pregnant. Which farmer owns the calf?
4- On the death of the father, who reconciles his debts and where does the money come from for the reconciliation? Does the older son owe 2 portions toward debt reconciliation?

I thoroughly enjoyed the class

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