Brachos 42 – ברכות מב

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

We learn that once the meal is considered to have been concluded, one is prohibited from eating any longer until he recites birchas hamazon.  Rashi makes it clear that he cannot eat even if he should choose to make a new bracha.  What is the essence of this prohibition?

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Shabbos 77 – שבת עז

According to Rava, the (quarter Revi’is of) pure wine yields a Revi’is through dilution and therefore is considered significant.  However according to Abaye who maintains that it will only yield three quarters of a Revi’is – why was this quantity in particular considered a significant amount?

Shabbos 77 – שבת עז

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According to Rava, the (quarter Revi’is of) pure wine yields a Revi’is through dilution and therefore is considered significant.  However according to Abaye who maintains that it will only yield three quarters of a Revi’is – why was this quantity in particular considered a significant amount?

 

Shabbos 78 – שבת עח

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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:

The Gemara describes a scenario where a teacher instructed his student to carry something which the teacher had stored.  Why does the Gemara specifically mention a teacher and student, since it seems this halacha applies to ordinary individuals as well?