New Talmud Course:
Tuesdays, 7:30–9:00 PM | June 2, 9, & 16
New Talmud Series
Stories of Witnesses, Oaths, and Payment
A single witness testifies: "Yes, he took it." The accused admits to the act–but insists the object was his all along. How does Beit Din rule when there is enough evidence to raise suspicion, but not enough to fully prove the case?
Through a sugya in Bava Batra, this series explores the relationship between witnesses, oaths, credibility, and financial liability—and how halacha responds when a claim can no longer be defended through a normal oath.
Lesson 1
One Witness
What happens when there is only one witness?
This class introduces the unique role of a lone witness in monetary law, and how a single testimony can create obligation, pressure, and legal consequences in Beit Din.
Lesson 2
An Oath He Cannot Take
What happens when a litigant is required to swear—but cannot do so?
We explore the principle of mitoch she’eino yachol lishava, meshalem, and how the inability to take an oath can itself lead to financial liability.
Lesson 3
Against Him — or For Him?
Does a witness weaken a claim—or support it?
In the final class we explore Abaye’s distinction between testimony that undermines a litigant and testimony that strengthens his position, and what this reveals about the role of witnesses in monetary disputes.
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Instructor: Rabbi Binyomin Bitton
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