Perek Eilu Metziot Overview

Perek Eilu Metziot speaks about what to do when you find a lost object. Where is this Mitzvah found in the Torah and what are we obligated to do?

Mishna Introduction

Our Mishna contains 11 lines and is made up of a Question, Answer, Statement and another Statement.

אלו מציאות שלו...אין חייב להכריז

We go in-depth with the Mishna's 4 steps. The question, answer, statement and the other statement.

מצא פירות...קב בארבע אמות

The Gemara begins with speaking about what is considered scattered fruit and when should you return it and when can you keep it.

היכי דמי...ולא מפקר להו

The Gemara explains an easier way of knowing if the owner gave up hope or not.

בעי רבי ירמיה...לא מפקר להו

The Gemara goes through two of the four questions asked by R' Yirmeya

קב שומשמין...תיקו

The Gemara goes through the remaining two questions asked by R' Yirmeya and comes to a conclusion.

איתמר יאוש... בו סימן

Intro to Yeush Shelo Midaat. Someone found an object before the owner gave up hope. Once the owner finds out he lost it, he will surely give up hope - can the finder keep the object? There’s a disagreement between two Amoraim, Abaye and Rava.