
Parsha Bee – Q&A on Parsha
- What are the terms of service for a Jewish slave (Eved Ivri)?
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- A Jewish slave works for six years and is freed in the seventh year. If he came alone, he leaves alone; if he came with a wife, he leaves with a wife. If given a wife by his master, she and the children remain with the master.
- What happens if a Jewish slave does not want to leave?
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- If the slave enjoys working for his master and does not want to go free, the master takes him to the judges, makes a hole through his ear using a peg, and he works for him forever.
- What are the conditions of release for a Jewish maidservant (Ama Ivriya)?
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- She cannot be sold. The master is encouraged to marry her or have his son marry her, providing her with food, clothing, and conjugal rights. If not, she goes free.
- What is the punishment for murder?
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- One who murders is put to death. If it was unintentional, he flees to an area of refuge.
- What is the punishment for hitting one’s parents?
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- One who hits his parents is put to death.
- What is the punishment for kidnapping?
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- One who kidnaps and sells a person is put to death.
- What is the punishment for cursing one’s parents?
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- One who curses his parents is put to death.
- What must one do if they injure another person?
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- They must pay restitution for damages caused.
- What happens if one kills their slave?
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- One who kills their slave will be avenged.
- What is the penalty for killing a fetus?
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- One who kills a fetus is penalized.
- What is the law of ‘an eye for an eye’?
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- If there is a fatality, one gives a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a hand for a hand, etc.
- What happens if one injures the eyes or teeth of a slave?
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- They must set the slave free.
- What is the consequence if one’s ox kills a person?
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- The ox is stoned, and its meat is not eaten. If the owner knew of the ox’s nature, the owner also dies. If the ox kills a slave, the owner pays 30 Shekalim, and the ox is stoned.
- What must one do if they dig a pit and an animal falls in?
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- They must pay for the damages if the animal dies.
- What is the restitution for stealing an ox or sheep?
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- One must pay five times the amount for an ox and four times for a sheep.
- What can one do if they catch a burglar in their home?
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- They may kill the burglar.
- What happens to a robber who cannot pay restitution?
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- The robber is sold as a slave.
- What must one do if their animal causes property damage?
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- They must pay for the damages.
- What is the law regarding fire damage?
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- If one’s fire spreads and causes damage, they must pay for it.
- What must a caretaker do if an item is lost or stolen?
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- They must take an oath that they did not take the item. If they were guarding for payment, they must pay for it unless it was beyond their control.
- What must a borrower do if a borrowed item is damaged?
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- They must pay for it unless the owner was with them.
- What is the punishment for statutory rape?
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- The perpetrator must marry the victim or pay her father.
- What is the punishment for witchcraft?
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- Witches are not allowed to live.
- What is the punishment for bestiality?
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- One who lies with an animal is put to death.
- What is the punishment for idolatry?
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- One who slaughters to other gods is destroyed.
- What is the law regarding verbal abuse against converts, widows, and orphans?
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- Do not oppress them, or Hashem will hear their cry and take His wrath out on you.
- What is the law regarding loans to Jews?
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- Do not collect interest or pressure them to pay. Return collateral clothing by sundown.
- What is the law regarding cursing a judge?
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- Do not curse a judge or a leader among your people.
- What is the law regarding the firstborn animal?
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- Give Hashem your firstborn animal on the 8th day.
- What is the law regarding treifa meat?
- Do not eat treifa meat; throw it to the dogs.
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