Second explanation of knowledge of chatzos (with 2 approaches), Dovid's humility

Hashem's pool, decrees and rains, praying for issues, accepting fast is already effective

Lowering of Noach and incident with Cham (and son Canaan), descendants of the 3 sons

Sign of rainbow reassured Noach to proceed in repopulating the world

3 sections- debate (Rebbi/R Nassan) about number of mishmaros at night and sources, prohibited discussions around meis, details and explanations related to Dovid arising at chatzos halayla

Debate (Rebbi/R Nassan) about number of mishmaros at night and sources, prohibited discussions around meis, details and explanations related to Dovid arising at chatzos halayla

The contrasting descriptions of Noach teach a powerful lesson in understanding our mission.

Crossing Yarden, nation takes formation, Aron carried Kohanim over

Hashem commands Noach after mabul to leave teiva, he brings korbanos, Hashem swears not to repeat this destruction, further novel realities about man and animal interactions

3 sections- discussion of the position of R Yehuda about maaser sheini (mamon hedyot), 9 items issurei hana'ah- not mekudeshes, extended discussion of shor haniskal sources

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