The mishna brings two opinions relating to one who wants to bequeath to one’s children in a way different than the Torah law – is it allowed and if so, in what cases is it allowed? \u00a0It seems there are two opinions, however the gemara\u00a0raises a problem with stating there are two opinions based on the simple reading of the mishna. \u00a0Two\u00a0solutions are suggested. \u00a0The halacha is concluded like Rabbi Yochanan ben Broka who allows one to favor one son over the others or one daughter over the others (in a case where there are no sons). \u00a0 There is a debate regarding Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi’s psak\u00a0– whether he said “The halacha is like Rabbi Yochanan ben Broka” or whether he ruled in a case like Rabbi Yochanan. \u00a0This leads to a discussion regarding what the best way to learn a halacha is – by what someone says or by case law? \u00a0What are the pros and cons of each approach? \u00a0There are those who say neither is good enough – one must say “This is the halacha and you can act upon it.”<\/p>\n