In Our Times Does a Thief Pay Double as the Torah Says He Does?

Quiz

1 - If Dayanim do not have "smicha" in an unbroken chain from Yoshua, which of the following applies?

• They may not decide cases where a fine is to be paid.
• They may not decide on any cases.
• They may decide all cases.

2 - Since what time in history do dayanim not have "smicha"?

• Since the expulsion of the Jews from Spain.
• Since the destruction of the first Temple.
• Since the coming out of Egypt.

3 - If a plaintiff has seized possession of the property of the thief, worth twice the value of what was stolen, which of the following is applicable?

• He is not required to return the property.
• The property must be returned.
• He must give the extra to charity.