Bava Batra 89 - September 22, 19 Elul
Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran - A podcast by Michelle Cohen Farber
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Eleven braitot are quoted that discuss the importance of honesty in business dealings (weights and measures) and keeping in line with the local customs. What are the measurements for building a balance beam? The measurements depend on what type of item one is measuring. A city needs to set up inspectors for checking that people have accurate weights but there is a debate about whether or not one needs inspectors for controlling prices. One needs to avoid actions with weights and measurements that could lead others to be suspicious of trickery.