New Talmud Course:
Tuesdays, 7:30–9:00 PM | June 23, July 7, 14
New Talmud Series
Stories of Documents, Possession, and Credibility
A litigant presents a document to prove his claim. His opponent declares: "It's a forgery." Then comes the surprise: he quietly admits that the document is indeed forged–but insists that he once possessed a valid document that was lost.
Can a claim be believed when the evidence itself is invalid?
Through another fascinating story in Bava Batra, this series explores the role of documents, possession, and credibility in monetary law—and how Beit Din navigates cases where the truth may be compelling, yet the proof is flawed.
Lesson 1
The Forged Document
A litigant presents a document to support his claim, only to admit that it is forged.
Can such a claim still be taken seriously in Beit Din? This class introduces the case and explores the surprising relationship between documents, credibility, and proof.
Lesson 2
When Migo Doesn't Work
Rabba believes the litigant should be believed. Rav Yosef disagrees.
In this class we explore why migo is not always accepted, and the different approaches to understanding its limitations.
Lesson 3
An Unresolved Dispute
What happens when the Gemara leaves us with competing opinions and no clear resolution?
In the final class we explore how Beit Din proceeds when the underlying legal question remains in doubt, and what determines the practical outcome of the case.
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Instructor: Rabbi Binyomin Bitton
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