Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim: Gemara Shabbos: Borer – Monday night shiur, Cheshvan 13 – Daf 74a – Scattering (11/03/25)

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What is the difference between Tosfos תוס’ “והתניא and the Rambam?

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Questions:

What is the reason to suggest it is prohibited to remove good from the bad when serving to the guests immediately?

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Clarify why according to Tosfos it might possibly be prohibited. 

What is the uncertainty?

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Learn ח’ ב”ח for a different explanation as to why remove good from the bad when serving to the guests immediately could possibly be prohibited.

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Rashi says the fruit was mixed with leaves and by spreading it out on the table the fruit separated from the leaves automatically. 

Why according to Rashi is there a potential issue of borrer? 

Is this the same explanation of Tosfos?

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Halachic Conclusion:

Is it permitted to cause a mixture to become unmixed by scattering the mixture?

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