If a fledging bird is found within fifty cubits [of a man's property], it belongs to the owner of the property. If it is found outside the limits of fifty cubits, it belongs to the person who finds it.
Rabbi Yirmiyahu asked the question: “If one foot of the fledging bird is within the limit of fifty cubits, and one foot is outside it, what is the law?”
It was for this question that Rabbi Yirmiyahu was thrown out of the house of study.
—Talmud Bavli, Maseches Bava Basra 23b
Ethan’s body is from San Francisco, but his heart and soul belong to Brooklyn. He likes studying the Talmud, reading, The Office, stand-up comedy, drawing, web and graphic design, and playing Devil’s Advocate. There will be no further questions. Good day to you.
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