This Mishnah continues with another disagreement between the schools of Bet Hillel and Bet Shamai.

Bet Hillel says you can’t put your napkin on the table, but must leave it on your lap....

Introduction to this Mishnah: The step by step 6 gradations of "Tumah" followed by the the decree of the Rabbis to wash our hands before eating bread

Another argument between Bet Hillel and Bet Shamai with regard to meals.

The first of a few Mishnayot which explain the opinions of Bet Shamai and Bet Hillel with regards to the meal.

Which Berachah do we say first - on the wine or on the Shabbat?Learn why Bet Shamai's opinion, although not followed today, had lots of logical reasoning behind it.

When can two groups join together for zimun?

Which kind of wine would we not say Bore Peri Hagefen, but Bore Peri Ha'etz instead?

People who are eating together have an obligation to say "zimun". When can they split up?

How does the text of the Zimun change when 3 people that eat together become 10, 100, 1000, 10,000 or more?

More information on the concept and practice of "Zimun: - the invitation to thank God for our food as a group.

How much bread do we need to eat to say Birkat Hamazon?

Introduction to the various gifts to the kohen, Levi, the poor and how giving these gives affects the rules of "zimun".

What was Birkat Hamazon called during the time of the Mishna and why? Who put it together? Which great figures of Jewish history created the various Berachot in this prayer? When do we say it according to Rabban Gamliel? When did Rabbi Akiva want us to say Birkat Hamazon? Was it only after bread? This Mishna is an eye-opener!