Bava Kamma 118 - February 28, 19 Adar 1

Study Guide Bava Kamma 118 Today's daf is sponsored by the Hadran Women of Long Island in gratitude to Hedy and Mendy Klein and their daughter, our friend and co-learner, Malkie Klein for sponsoring the Long Island in-person Siyum on Wednesday evening. "The Siyum allows us to come together, share our thoughts and experiences, and celebrate another milestone in our monumental journey.  Malkie has graciously opened her home to us on many occasions. Her parents have cheered us on.  May they continue to reap nachat from their wonderful family and from us!" Does one need to return stolen or borrowed items to the owner in a city or can he/she return them in an uninhabited place (unguarded, less safe)? Claims where the borrower/robber/watchman is unsure of their claim - "I stole but don't remember if I paid it back" or "I am unsure if I stole," what is the law? If the owner says that one stole/borrowed/watched an item but did not pay it back and the claimant says "I don't remember," the amoraim debate whether or not one needs to return the money. How does this fit with the case in the Mishna? If one steals, can one return the item without the owner knowing? If he/she returned the item without the owner knowing, and the animal dies or is stolen again, is the thief responsible? Does it depend on whether or not the owner knew it was stolen in the first place? There are four different possibilities offered. There are certain people that one cannot buy certain items from because there is a strong reason to believe they are stolen. It may also depend on the quantity they are selling.