Shekalim 13: The Priests and the Sages

Shifting from chapter *4* to chapter *5* (Anne misspoke). Every 30 days, they would set the prices for the goods in the treasury, with the Temple's price taking precedence over the market price. And if the foodstuffs would go bad, the merchant has to cover the cost - but the careful kohanim were not going to let that happen. Moving on to the next perek: A long list of which person or family was responsible for what task in the Beit HaMikdash. Including Petachya, who is said to be Mordechai (from Megillat Esther). Plus, a discussion of the evolution of Torah SheBe'al Peh - the Oral Torah. Including a focus on R. Akiva, as well as the organizing lists throughout the Talmud. Also, note the story of the donkey of R. Pinchas ben Yair. And that of Petachya with a deaf-mute. Plus, kohen dietary considerations.