Rava Sharpens His Knife on Yom Tov
Asked whether he is sharpening or cleaning his knife on Yom Tov, Rava says only cleaning, hiding a leniency that may be kept but not taught.
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Asked whether he is sharpening or cleaning his knife on Yom Tov, Rava says only cleaning, hiding a leniency that may be kept but not taught.
Descendants of Eli were cursed to die young, yet Rabbah's Torah earned him 40 years and Abaye's Torah and chesed earned him 60.
Abaye asks Rabbah why he fears the travails before Mashiach when he has Torah and chesed; Rabbah answers that his sins may still expose him.
Orphans pay a creditor 50 zuz to buy back their father's land, but he keeps it, and Abaye rules their unspecified payment counted toward the debt.
The Sages choose Rav Yosef's vast knowledge over Rabba's genius to lead the yeshiva, but Rav Yosef steps aside for twenty-two years and later solves Abaye's question.
Abaye thinks Rav Huna could divorce and remarry his wife so she can collect her kesubah from his wealthy father, until he learns Rav Huna is a kohen.