Question 1

What is the core definition of יאוש שלא מדעת?

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The owner doesn't know they lost the item, but would have given up hope if they did know.

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The owner knows they lost the item and actively gives up ownership.

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The owner knows they lost the item but refuses to give up hope.

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The owner accidentally throws the item away while they are sleeping.

Question 2

According to Abaye, is יאוש שלא מדעת considered valid יאוש?

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No, it is not considered valid יאוש.

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Yes, but only for expensive items.

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Yes, it is always valid.

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Only if the person who finds it is a Kohen.

Question 3

What is Rava's view on יאוש שלא מדעת regarding scattered fruit (פירות מפוזרים)?

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It is considered valid יאוש.

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It is only valid if the fruit is in a bag.

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It depends on whether it is raining outside.

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It is never valid.

Question 4

The second proof involves 'מעות מפוזרות' (scattered coins). Why might the owner have יאוש here?

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People constantly check their pockets (אדם עשוי למשמש בכיסו בכל שעה).

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The coins are marked with the owner's name.

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The local government says coins can be kept.

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Coins have no value to the owner.

Question 5

What is the third proof discussed regarding a 'עיגולי דבילה' (circle of pressed figs)?

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Since it is heavy and valuable, the owner notices the loss right away.

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Nobody likes figs so they give them up.

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The figs have a name written on them.

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Figs are too sticky to be returned.

Question 6

The fourth proof mentions 'לשון של ארגמן' (tongues of purple wool). Why is this used as a proof?

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It is a significant and valuable item that the owner would notice losing.

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It is too small to see on the ground.

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It is a very common item found everywhere.

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It is forbidden to touch wool on the floor.

Question 7

If an item has a סימן (identifying mark), does יאוש שלא מדעת apply according to Rava?

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No, because the owner expects the item to be returned through the mark.

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No, because the finder is not allowed to pick it up.

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Yes, but only if the mark is a color.

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Yes, it applies even with a mark.

Question 8

What does the term יאוש mean?

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Despair or giving up hope of recovering an item.

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Returning a lost object to its owner.

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A special sign used to identify property.

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Finding a hidden treasure.

Question 9

What does the term מדעת mean?

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With knowledge or awareness.

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By accident.

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Under pressure.

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Without permission.

Question 10

What is a סימן?

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An identifying mark or sign on an object.

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A prayer for finding lost things.

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A type of currency.

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A legal document.

Question 11

What does הרי אלו שלו mean?

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Behold, these belong to him (the finder).

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He must announce his find.

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He must give it to the poor.

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He must put it in storage forever.

Question 12

What does חייב להכריז mean?

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He is obligated to announce/proclaim the find.

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He is allowed to sell the item.

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He must hide the item.

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He is obligated to pay a fine.

Question 13

What are פירות מפוזרים?

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Scattered fruits.

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Expensive fruits.

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Rotten fruits.

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Fruits still on the tree.

Question 14

What are מעות מפוזרות?

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Scattered coins.

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Gold bars.

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Ancient artifacts.

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Folded bills.

Question 15

What is an אבידה?

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A lost object.

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A stolen item.

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A found treasure.

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A gift from a friend.

Question 16

What does 'לכי ידע' mean in the context of the Sugya?

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When he eventually finds out.

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He will never know.

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Because he knows now.

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He knows and doesn't care.

Question 17

In the case of "מעות מפוזרות" (scattered coins) used as the second proof, what specific reason is given for why it counts as conscious יאוש Midaat according to the Gemara?

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A person is likely to touch their pocket constantly (אדם עשוי למשמש בכיסו בכל שעה).

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The weight of the coins is so heavy that the owner feels their absence immediately.

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Coins are very loud when they hit the floor, so the owner hears them fall.

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The value of a coin is too small for anyone to care about it.

Question 18

Regarding the third proof involving a 'circle of pressed figs' (עיגולי דבילה), why does the Gemara argue that this is already a case of conscious יאוש (יאוש מדעת)?

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Because it is heavy and the owner feels the weight missing immediately.

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Because figs are a common item and no one wants them back.

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Because the owner can see the figs falling from a great distance.

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Because the figs are already starting to rot on the floor.

Question 19

In the fourth proof involving 'לשון של ארגמן' (tongues of purple wool), why does Abaye say the owner surely has יאוש immediately?

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Because it is a very expensive and important item, the owner checks for it constantly.

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Because the purple color is so bright that everyone can see it from far away.

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Because purple wool is only used for clothing that is quickly replaced anyway.

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Because there is no way to identify wool once it has been dyed purple.

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