🎓 Quiz
הלכות כלים פרק י״א · 5 Questions
Question 1
How many teeth must remain in a wool comb for it to still be susceptible to impurity?
Halacha 2: when the teeth of a wool comb are removed, it remains impure as long as three teeth remain in one place.
Question 2
A sword broken into two equal halves — what is its impurity status?
Halacha 7: when a sword is divided into two, it is pure — in that state it can no longer serve its primary purpose.
Question 3
Barber's tongs divided into two — what is their status?
Halacha 11: tongs used by barbers, doctors, or glassmakers when divided into two are pure — unlike blacksmith tongs which remain impure.
Question 4
When does rust on a sword or knife purify it?
Halacha 16: when a sword or knife becomes rusty, they are pure. If then smoothed or sharpened, they return to their initial impurity.
Question 5
A metal mirror that only reflects a minority of a person's face — is it susceptible?
Halacha 12: when a metal mirror was broken or scratched and does not reflect the majority of the face, it is pure.