A new video has been released on the YouTube channel “Menorah” from the series of short lessons by Dnipro’s Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki, “Talmud in 8 Minutes.” The project aims to uncover the profound ideas of the Talmud through clear, everyday examples, showing that ancient wisdom can be close, modern, and practical for everyone.
In the new episode, Rabbi Shmuel addresses a question that often leads to domestic disputes and misunderstandings. It concerns a situation where one person benefits from an item belonging to another, while causing no harm to the owner: the property is not damaged, diminished, or loses value. What does the Talmud say about such use? In which cases can payment not be demanded? And where is the line of fairness drawn?
Rabbi Shmuel explains how the wisdom of the Torah helps resolve such disagreements, avoid conflicts, and act correctly in everyday situations – from returning a found item to settling financial disputes. The episode is based on material from the tractate “Bava Kama,” which explores the principle of “one benefits while the other loses nothing,” and shows how these laws help us see the world more clearly, make balanced decisions, and walk the path of light.
This video is for those who seek to understand how to apply Talmudic principles in real life and what true justice means in the eyes of the Torah.
