Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 2

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 2   Introduction This section contains Abaye s proof that one witness is believed in sexual matters. The story that Abaye cites is a famous aggadah about the origins of the antagonism between the Pharisees and a Jewish king, here...

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 1

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 1   Introduction This week s daf continues the discussion of whether one witness is believed if the person whom the testimony effects is silent.   איבעיא להו...

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Hey, Part 6

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Heh, Part 6   Introduction This sugya is about cases where two witnesses are not necessary.   מר זוטרא ורב אדא סבא בני...

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Hey, Part 5

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Heh, Part 5   Introduction Today s section continues to address the topic of one who betroths without the presence of two witnesses.   אמר רב יצחק בר...

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Hey, Part 4

Kiddushin, Daf Samekh Heh, Part 4   Introduction Today s sugya contains a dispute over whether two witnesses are needed for betrothal.   אמר רב יהודה המקדש...