Which of the following produce is EXEMPT from pe'ah because it is not harvested all at once?
Figs ripen at different times on the tree, so they are not harvested in a single session — this violates one of the five required conditions for pe'ah (Halachah 2).
Question 2
If thieves harvest half a field and the owner harvests the remaining half, how much pe'ah must the owner leave?
The pe'ah obligation is embedded in the standing grain. Since the thieves took their half, they effectively 'took' the pe'ah due for that half. The owner owes pe'ah only for the half he harvested himself (Halachah 5).
Question 3
At how many fixed times per day is pe'ah distributed to the poor?
Three times were established: morning (for nursing mothers), noon (for children who wake late), and minchah (for elderly who arrive slowly) — ensuring every type of poor person has an opportunity to gather pe'ah (Halachah 17).
Question 4
Where must pe'ah be left in a field, and what happens if it was left in the middle instead?
Pe'ah must be left at the edge to prevent fraud and ensure visibility. If a person transgressed and left it in the beginning or middle, it still counts as pe'ah — but he must still leave an appropriate amount for the portion of field harvested after that point (Halachah 12).
Question 5
If a poor person spreads his garment over pe'ah to claim it, what is the halachic consequence?
Aggressive or improper attempts to acquire pe'ah are penalized: even the portion that rightfully belonged to him is taken away and given to another poor person. Pe'ah is acquired only through proper kinyan (Halachah 18).