Where would woulf
What is the problem with lighting pitch? What does the Bartenura add?
The smell will send you away. Says the Bartenura that this even applies when the flame is of good quality and will not go out.
What oil comes from שמשמין?
Sesame oil.
How would i make a wick from sea moss?
Fully dry but squeezing a bunch together. However there will always be moistyre remaining therefore its a poor wick for shabbos.
Where would i find moss growing? Give 2 examples
Side of a ships, on rocks by the beach
What are the 2 ways flax is unique mentioned in the mishna 3?
1) It is the only material from a tree which a wick can be made from. 2) Only a tent made from flax will become Tomei.
When is it permitted to extinguish a flame on Shabbos?
WHen there is a danger to life.
In mishna 4: Why can't you put an egg shell with a small hole at the bottom of it, on top of a lit candle?
Since you have a lit candle, you might come to take the oil from the egg shell for a different purpose, this will cause the candle to be extinguished earlier.
What is the process of making a wick from a piece of garment.
Roll and singe
When is it prohibited to extinguish a flame on Shabbos?
To save the flame ,wick,oil
Why would i think that if the container is earthenware, you would be able to take the oil from the egg?
Since the earthenware spoils the oil from using it for food I might think it would be ok to use
What is the minimum size of a garment?
3 fingers by 3 fingers
How many components are there to a candle? What are they?
3 fire , wick, fuel
Which of the 39 melochos is kindling a fire?
מעביר
What is Lechesh?
The sap of a cedar tree?
Where is the לכש found?
Between the trunk and the inner bark of the cedar tree?
Which part of the sheep would i get fuel for a candle?
Tail
What the problem with the wicks mentioned in Mishna 1?
They do not burn well and will likely go out and you'll relight a candle on shabbos
Explain the concept of Tumas Ohel?
If a dead person is in a room the Tuma from the body rises to the ceiling and 'rebounds' which causes everything inside that room/tent to become Tomei.