Shabbos 94 – שבת צד

The Mishna says if one carries a Meis he is chayav.  Why isn’t a kezayis sufficient due to the burial obligation – similar to mekek sefarim (90a)?

We learn that pulling even one white hair from amongst black ones is considered a significant melacha, although it is assur (for a man) to do.  We learned earlier (79b) that halacha determines the norm for the melacha of hotza’a (see Rashi D”H Lemitzva) – why in our case do we reckon with something prohibited?

Shabbos 94 – שבת צד

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

The Mishna says if one carries a Meis he is chayav.  Why isn’t a kezayis sufficient due to the burial obligation – similar to mekek sefarim (90a)?

We learn that pulling even one white hair from amongst black ones is considered a significant melacha, although it is assur (for a man) to do.  We learned earlier (79b) that halacha determines the norm for the melacha of hotza’a (see Rashi D”H Lemitzva) – why in our case do we reckon with something prohibited?