Shabbos 40 - Perek Kira: Bathing on Shabbos and the Concept of Bizuy Mitzvah, Brain Death

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November 15 2010
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1h 20min 49s
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Series: Daily Shiur

Gemara:
Shabbat 
Halacha:
Science & Medicine 

Collections: Rabbi Tendler Shabbos 2010

References: Shabbat: 40a ,  Shabbat: 40b  

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The gemara speaks about the decrees made concerning bathing on Shabbos. Rav Tendler then introduces the topic of Bizuy Mitzvah, laws concerning the disgraceful treatment of mitzvot. This also leads to a discussion on medical issues surrounding brain death and organ donation.

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