Pesachim 8 - November 29, 13 Kislev

Pictures Study Guide Pesachim 8 Today’s daf is dedicated by Rhona Fink in memory of her brother Elliot Laxer, Yisrael Tzvi ben Chaim, on his yartzeit. And by Sara Berelowitz in honor of the engagement of my daughter Talya Sterman to David Wertenteil. שירבו שמחות בישראל! One should light with the light of a single candle. Are they places one can check with sunlight? Why? Why is it not better to use a torch? What places do not need to be checked for chametz? Why? What is the difference between storage houses for wine or for oil? What about other storage areas? A braita is quoted that says one does not need to check in holes in the wall due to danger. What type of danger? Two answers are brought. Wouldn't one be protected by the mitzva as a person on the way to do a mitzva is protected? To what extent is that effective? Are they also protected on the way home from doing a  mitzva? The gemara brings two explanations for both Beit Shamai and Beit Hillel's opinions of which two rows need to be checked in a wine cellar.