# Bechorot 13a A Mitzvah to Destroy Assets - מצוות הפדיה קודמת למצוות עריפה

From **Matmonim: Daf Yomi by Rabbi David Lapin** by R David Lapin.

- **Published:** Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0300
- **Duration:** 20:54
- **Books:** Bekhorot
- **Sections:** 13a
- **Audio:** https://www.buzzsprout.com/1528778/episodes/19887273-bechorot-13a-a-mitzvah-to-destroy-assets.mp3
- **TorahApp:** https://torahapp.org/share/p/3P_r-lapin-matmonim/e/Buzzsprout-19887273

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