- What are the laws regarding a Jewish slave (Eved Ivri)?
A Jewish slave serves for six years and is freed in the seventh. If he entered service alone, he leaves alone; if he came with a wife, he leaves with her. If his master gave him a wife who bore children, the wife and children remain the master’s property. - What happens if a Jewish slave refuses to leave after six years?
If he chooses to remain with his master, the master brings him before the judges and pierces his ear with a peg. He then serves indefinitely. - What are the release conditions for a Jewish maidservant (Ama Ivriya)?
She cannot be sold to another. The master is expected to marry her or have his son marry her, providing her with food, clothing, and marital rights. If he does not, she is freed. - What is the punishment for murder?
A murderer is put to death. If the killing was unintentional, the killer must flee to a designated city of refuge. - What is the punishment for striking one’s parents?
A person who strikes their parents is put to death. - What is the punishment for kidnapping?
Kidnapping a person and selling them is punishable by death. - What is the punishment for cursing one’s parents?
Cursing one’s parents is punishable by death. - What is required if someone injures another person?
The one who caused the injury must pay full compensation for the damages. - What is the law if someone kills their slave?
If a person kills their slave, they will face punishment. - What is the penalty for causing the death of a fetus?
A monetary penalty is imposed. - What is meant by “an eye for an eye”?
It means that one must provide equivalent compensation—life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, etc. - What happens if one damages the eye or tooth of a slave?
The slave must be set free. - What are the laws regarding an ox that kills a person?
The ox is stoned and its meat may not be eaten. If the owner knew the ox was dangerous and did nothing, the owner is also put to death. If the ox kills a slave, the owner must pay thirty shekels, and the ox is stoned. - What is the law if someone digs a pit and an animal falls in?
The one who dug the pit must compensate for the animal if it dies. - What is the restitution for stealing an ox or sheep?
The thief must repay fivefold for an ox and fourfold for a sheep. - What is permitted if someone catches a burglar in their home?
They are permitted to kill the burglar. - What happens if a robber cannot repay their theft?
They are sold as a slave to repay the debt. - What is required if one’s animal causes damage?
The owner must pay for all damages caused. - What is the law regarding damage caused by fire?
If a fire spreads and causes damage, the one who started it must pay for the loss. - What is required of a caretaker if an item is lost or stolen?
A caretaker must swear they did not take the item. A paid guardian must pay for the loss unless it was beyond their control. - What happens if a borrowed item is damaged?
The borrower must repay the value unless the owner was present at the time of use. - What is the consequence for statutory rape?
The offender must marry the victim or pay compensation to her father. - What is the punishment for witchcraft?
Practitioners of witchcraft are not permitted to live. - What is the punishment for bestiality?
A person who engages in bestiality is put to death. - What is the punishment for offering sacrifices to idols?
One who sacrifices to other G-ds is destroyed. - What is the law regarding mistreatment of converts, widows, and orphans?
They must not be oppressed. If they cry out to G-d, He will respond with anger against the oppressor. - What are the laws regarding loans to fellow Jews?
Do not charge interest or pressure them for repayment. Collateral taken as clothing must be returned by nightfall. - What is the law regarding cursing a judge or leader?
Do not curse a judge or a leader of the people. - What is the law regarding firstborn animals?
The firstborn animal must be given to G-d on its eighth day. - What is the law regarding treifa (non-kosher due to injury) meat?
Treifa meat must not be eaten and should be given to the dogs.
Laws of Monetary and Civil Justice
- What is the punishment for stealing (when the thief is caught after the fact, not a burglar)?
One who steals must pay double the value of what was taken.
- What is the law of an ox that injures another ox?
If the ox never gored before, the owner pays half-damages.
If it was a known gorer, the owner pays full damages.
- What is the law if an animal eats produce from another person’s field?
The owner must pay for the damages.
Judicial System Laws
- May one accept or listen to false or baseless reports?
No, one may not listen to meritless or slanderous reports.
- May one join a false witness?
No, one may not join a false witness in testimony.
- Must one follow the majority even when they are doing evil?
No, one may not follow the majority to do wrong.
- Should a judge favor the poor out of pity?
No, a judge may not show favoritism even to the poor and weak.
- May a judge distort judgment against a poor person?
No, the judgment must not be tilted even against the destitute.
- Is one required to stay far from lying?
Yes—one must distance themselves from falsehood.
- May one kill an innocent person?
No, the innocent and righteous must not be killed.
- May a judge take a bribe?
No, one may not take a bribe, as it blinds and corrupts justice.
Laws Between People
- What must one do if they find their enemy’s lost animal?
One must return it—this is hashavas aveida.
- What must one do if an enemy’s animal collapses under its load?
One must help unload it.
Agricultural and Ritual Laws
- What is the law of Shemita for the land?
Plant the land for six years; in the seventh year let it rest and be open to the poor and animals.
- What is the law of Shabbos?
Work for six days and rest on the seventh—your household and animals as well.
- May one mention the name of other G-ds?
No—other deities must not be mentioned.
Festival and Sacrificial Laws
- What is the mitzvah of Aliyah L’Regel (pilgrimage)?
Three times a year all males must appear before Hashem:
• Festival of Matzos
• Festival of Harvest
• Festival of Ingathering
- What is the law of the Korban Pesach regarding chametz?
Do not slaughter the Pesach offering over chametz, nor leave its fat overnight.
- What is the mitzvah of Bikurim (first fruits)?
Bring the first fruits of the land to Hashem.
- What is the law of Basar B’Chalav?
Do not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.
Hashem’s Angel and the Promised Land
- What warning does Hashem give about the angel He sends?
Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive wrongdoing.
Obey him and Hashem will destroy your enemies.
- What must Israel do regarding the G-ds of Canaan?
Do not bow to them; destroy their idols completely.
Blessings and Promises
- What blessings does Hashem promise for serving Him?
He will bless bread and water and remove illness.
- What blessings are promised regarding fertility and lifespan?
No miscarriages or infertility; full lifespan granted.
- How will Hashem drive out Israel’s enemies?
He will send fear and wasps to chase them away gradually.
- What borders does Hashem promise Israel?
From the Reed Sea to the Mediterranean.
- May Israel make treaties with the nations of the land?
No—they must not make peace treaties with them.
Matan Torah Narrative Laws
- Who was commanded to ascend the mountain?
Moshe, while Aaron, Nadav, Avihu, and the seventy elders bow from afar.
- What was the nation’s response when Moshe read the Torah?
They declared: “We shall do and we shall listen” — Naaseh V’Nishma.
- What did Moshe do with the blood of the sacrifices?
He placed half on the altar and sprinkled half on the people as a covenant.
- What did the leaders see on the mountain?
A vision of Hashem, with a sapphire brick beneath Him.
- How long was Moshe on the mountain?
Forty days and forty nights, after six days in the cloud.
