1)

What does redeeming the Ma'aser Sheini achieve?

1.

Refer to Vayikra, 27:31:2:1.

2)

What are the implications of "Vetzarta ha?Kesef " ? as opposed to "ve'Lakachta ha?Kesef??

1.

Bava Metzi'a, 54a: It implies that, when redeeming Ma'aser Sheini, one must use minted coins, and not unminted discs. 1


1

See Torah Temimah, note 61.

3)

Why does the Torah repeat the word "ha'Kesef", when it could have written "Vetzarta oso be'Yadcha"?

1.

B?choros, 51b: To teach us that one may only redeem Ma'aser Sheini with money and not with 'Shaveh Kesef' (something that has an intrinsic value). 1


1

See Torah Temimah, note 63.

4)

What is the 'Hey' in "ha'Kesef" coming to include?

1.

Kidushin, 11b: It permits using P'rutah coins 1 to redeem Ma'aser Sheini.


1

Seeing as ?Kesef? intrinsically means silver (cons).

5)

What are the implications of the word "Vetzarta ha'Kesef be'Yadcha"?

1.

Bava Metzi'a, 42a #1: It teaches us that, when traveling with someone else's money slung over one's shoulder, one is liable for theft or loss - even if it is wrapped - unless one is holding it in one's hand. 1

2.

Bava Metzi'a, 42a #2: It teaches us that one should always have money handy - and not put it all away for safekeeping. 2

3.

Bava Metzi'a, 88b: It teaches us that one may not redeem Ma'aser Sheini with money that is not currently under the owner?s jurisdiction. 3


1

See Torah Temimah, note 65. See also Ba'al ha'Turim.

2

See Torah Temimah, note 66.

3

See Torah Temimah, note 64

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