יום ה Date: 23 Cheshvan, 5776 (11/24/16) – Bava Metzia Daf 59 ~ Tani Guterman

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TRIBAL TREATMENT

[59a middle] R’ Idi’s son, R’ Chinana: The verse, “and a man shall not wrong his fellow…” teaches that one should not wrong (by hurtful words) a member (of his nation) that is with him in the fulfillment of Torah and Mitzvos [Meiri: This includes all non-Jewish nations that have proper values and practices as well].

Prac-T-cal Tidbits: We should always be careful to treat people with respect (that deserve it). Everyone who acts properly merits to be treated well (even if they have done wrong previously, we all have chances to do Teshuva). Although we are not supposed to embrace improper practices, we should never hate our brothers and sisters themselves, just the improper actions they perform.