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Gitin 004: The distance from Kfar Ludim to Lod
chein asks:
Why is it important for us to know the distance between these two cities?
so much so that the Gemara stops mid sentence of explaining the Machlokes
of the Mishna to give us a feeling of this distance? what clarity in the
Mishna is gained by this knowledge? besides what is the practical
application of this (meaning in modern times)?
Thank you.
chein, montreal
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The Kollel replies:
Your question is indeed asked by the Tiferes Yaakov. He answers that this
must mean something other than distance. Rather, it means that just as Bei
Kubi was a city that was partially within the Techum of Pumbedisa, and one
could enter the Techum of Pumbedisa by entering into part of Bei Kubi, so
too Kefar Ludim was partially within the Techum of Eretz Yisrael, and one
could enter into the Techum of Eretz Yisrael from within Kefar Ludim. This
helps us understand the Mishnah, as it is explaining how Kefar Ludim is
“Muvla” into Lud and Eretz Yisrael. (It must be noted, however, that most
commentaries do seem to understand it is referring to distance.)
All the best,
Yaakov Montrose
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