Gemara Brachos - Sugya 11

What did Rabbi Zeira do when he tired of his studies?

• He sat in the doorway of Rabbi Nasan bar Tovi’s study hall.

• He went to the market.

• He went to sleep.

• He visited Rabbi Yochanan.

Why did Rabbi Zeira sit in the doorway of Rabbi Natan bar Tovi’s study hall?

• To listen to the teachings.

• To meet Rabbi Nasan bar Tovi.

• To be the first in

• To rise before the entering and exiting Sages

Who stated the halakha in the study hall according to Rabbi Natan bar Tovi?

• Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi

• Rabbi Yehuda

• Rabbi Yochanan

• Rabbi Zeira

What was the halakha mentioned by Rabbi Yoḥanan?

• The halakha is in accordance with the opinion of Rabbi Yehuda.

• The halakha is in accordance with the opinion of Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi.

• The halakha is not in accordance with the opinion of Rabbi Yehuda.

• He recites the afternoon prayer first and the additional prayer thereafter.

Why was the halachha somewhat new to Rabbi Zeira?

• He had forgotten it.

• He was uncertain whether it was said in the name of Rabbi Yochanan or Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi.

• He had never heard it before.

• It was the only halachha he learned in the name of Rabbi Yochanan.

According to the chachomim, which tefila should be recited first if both mincah and the musaf due?

• Musaf should be recited first.

• Mincha should be recited first.

• Both refills should be recited simultaneously.

• It does not matter which Tefila is recited first.

What is the reasoning given by חכמים?

• מנחה is recited on a frequent basis.

• מוסף is recited on a frequent basis.

• מנחהis a mitzva whose time soon elapses.

• מוסף is a mitzva whose time soon elapses.

What is the reasoning given by ר יהודה?

• מנחה is recited on a frequent basis.

• מוסף is recited on a frequent basis.

• מנחה is a mitzva whose time soon elapses.

• מוסף is a mitzva whose time soon elapses.

How many times did Rabbi Nasan repeat the statement to etch it into his memory?

• Ten times

• Twenty times

• Thirty times

• Forty times

Who confirmed that Rabbi Yochanan himself said the halachha?

• Rabbi Zeira

• Rabbi Nasan

• Rabbi Yehuda

• Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi