Shabbat 108: When Rav Curses Shmuel and It Works

Shmuel and Karna, and Rav. Sniffing a keg to make sure it's doing well. The word of God should be "in your mouth," so kashrut. Similarly, fruit trees and orlah have a literal meaning and a symbolic one. All of which leads to drama between Rav and Karna. Rav's curse (of Shmuel) comes to pass... Do Chazal have powers? Also: A new mishnah, prohibiting making brine on Shabbat (vs. salt water, which seems to be a difference in quantity of product and/or salt). How much you can or cannot your food on Shabbat becomes an interesting subjective topic, which is a curious instruction on Shabbat. Plus: The Dead Sea - as a natural salty phenomenon, may it be used on Shabbat, in its healing capacity. Who's Who: Bitusim (Boethusians).