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Unknown user: /* Practical Focus */

2021-01-07T22:31:50Z

Practical Focus

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	# If the Gemara presents an alternative answer (איכא דאמרי), the Rif will pasken like it instead of the first answer,<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 423)</ref> even if the second answer is more stringent and the case is only of DeRabbanan nature.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 1)</ref>		# If the Gemara presents an alternative answer (איכא דאמרי), the Rif will pasken like it instead of the first answer,<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 423)</ref> even if the second answer is more stringent and the case is only of DeRabbanan nature.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 1)</ref>
	# Unless explicitly stated by the Rif that one should be stringent, the assumption is that a lenient approach is taken with unresolved inquiries of the Gemara (Tiku)<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 8)</ref>		# Unless explicitly stated by the Rif that one should be stringent, the assumption is that a lenient approach is taken with unresolved inquiries of the Gemara (Tiku)<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 8)</ref>
	# Similar to Rashi, the Rif will only explain a Halacha with the words כלומר or פירוש to offer specifically this ~~interpreation~~ over a possible alternative one that would be subject to some question.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 19)</ref>		# Similar to Rashi, the Rif will only explain a Halacha with the words כלומר or פירוש to offer specifically this interpretation over a possible alternative one that would be subject to some question.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 19)</ref>
			#The Rif will sometimes quote a Mishna even if not the entire Mishna is accepted as the halacha if that can be shown from elsewhere as long as it is partially accepted as the halacha.<ref>Bet Yosef YD 142:4, Shach YD 142:10</ref>

	== Rav Hai Gaon ==		== Rav Hai Gaon ==

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2020-08-13T02:05:42Z

Text replacement - "Category:Klalim" to "Category:Klalei Haposkim"

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MordechaiD: more maharam mekorot

2019-11-13T03:34:30Z

more maharam mekorot

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	# There is controversy regarding the reliability and authorship of the Rif's responsa.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 17)</ref>		# There is controversy regarding the reliability and authorship of the Rif's responsa.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 17)</ref>
	# Rabbeinu Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi, the Rif, had a grandson, Rav Yitzchak ben Reuven, who is known as the Baal HaShe'arim. Some Poskim weren't aware of this and mistakenly posed contradictions between the writings of the two.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 20), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Shin 127)</ref>		# Rabbeinu Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi, the Rif, had a grandson, Rav Yitzchak ben Reuven, who is known as the Baal HaShe'arim. Some Poskim weren't aware of this and mistakenly posed contradictions between the writings of the two.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 20), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Shin 127)</ref>
	# [[Maharam Rotenberg]] recommended following the Rif in cases where [[Tosafot]] do not disagree.<ref>Terumat HaDeshen 170</ref>		# [[Maharam Rotenberg]] recommended following the Rif in cases where [[Tosafot]] do not disagree.<ref>Teshuvot Maharam 281, Mordechai Ketubot 170, Terumat HaDeshen 170 among other places</ref>

	==Sources==		==Sources==
	{{Reflist\|30em}}		{{Reflist\|30em}}
	[[Category:Klalim]]		[[Category:Klalim]]

MordechaiD: /* Misc. */ maharam

2019-11-13T03:27:15Z

Misc.: maharam

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	# There is controversy regarding the reliability and authorship of the Rif's responsa.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 17)</ref>		# There is controversy regarding the reliability and authorship of the Rif's responsa.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 17)</ref>
	# Rabbeinu Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi, the Rif, had a grandson, Rav Yitzchak ben Reuven, who is known as the Baal HaShe'arim. Some Poskim weren't aware of this and mistakenly posed contradictions between the writings of the two.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 20), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Shin 127)</ref>		# Rabbeinu Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi, the Rif, had a grandson, Rav Yitzchak ben Reuven, who is known as the Baal HaShe'arim. Some Poskim weren't aware of this and mistakenly posed contradictions between the writings of the two.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 20), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Shin 127)</ref>
			# [[Maharam Rotenberg]] recommended following the Rif in cases where [[Tosafot]] do not disagree.<ref>Terumat HaDeshen 170</ref>

	==Sources==		==Sources==
	{{Reflist\|30em}}		{{Reflist\|30em}}
	[[Category:Klalim]]		[[Category:Klalim]]

MordechaiD: /* Misc. */ shearim

2019-02-06T05:10:10Z

Misc.: shearim

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	# The Rif's teachers were Rav Nissim Gaon and Rabbeinu Chananel.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Nun 10)</ref>		# The Rif's teachers were Rav Nissim Gaon and Rabbeinu Chananel.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Nun 10)</ref>
	# There is controversy regarding the reliability and authorship of the Rif's responsa.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 17)</ref>		# There is controversy regarding the reliability and authorship of the Rif's responsa.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 17)</ref>
	# Rabbeinu Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi, the Rif, had a grandson, Rav Yitzchak ben Reuven, who is known as the Baal HaShe'arim. Some Poskim weren't aware of this and mistakenly posed contradictions between the writings of the two.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 20)</ref>		# Rabbeinu Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi, the Rif, had a grandson, Rav Yitzchak ben Reuven, who is known as the Baal HaShe'arim. Some Poskim weren't aware of this and mistakenly posed contradictions between the writings of the two.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 20), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Shin 127)</ref>

	==Sources==		==Sources==
	{{Reflist\|30em}}		{{Reflist\|30em}}
	[[Category:Klalim]]		[[Category:Klalim]]

MordechaiD: teachers

2018-10-07T03:46:53Z

teachers

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	== Misc. ==		== Misc. ==
			# The Rif's teachers were Rav Nissim Gaon and Rabbeinu Chananel.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Nun 10)</ref>
	# There is controversy regarding the reliability and authorship of the Rif's responsa.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 17)</ref>		# There is controversy regarding the reliability and authorship of the Rif's responsa.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 17)</ref>
	# Rabbeinu Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi, the Rif, had a grandson, Rav Yitzchak ben Reuven, who is known as the Baal HaShe'arim. Some Poskim weren't aware of this and mistakenly posed contradictions between the writings of the two.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 20)</ref>		# Rabbeinu Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi, the Rif, had a grandson, Rav Yitzchak ben Reuven, who is known as the Baal HaShe'arim. Some Poskim weren't aware of this and mistakenly posed contradictions between the writings of the two.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 20)</ref>

MordechaiD at 03:45, 7 October 2018

2018-10-07T03:45:39Z

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	# If the Gemara presents an answer that unanimously resolves a difficulty in the Mishna but then continues to present additional resolutions from other Amoraim, which we would assume like in practice, the Rif will still quote the unanimously agreeable upon answer, even if it's not LeHalacha.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 21)</ref>		# If the Gemara presents an answer that unanimously resolves a difficulty in the Mishna but then continues to present additional resolutions from other Amoraim, which we would assume like in practice, the Rif will still quote the unanimously agreeable upon answer, even if it's not LeHalacha.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 21)</ref>
	# The Be'er Sheva advises one to not be surprised if the Rif omits the okimta of the Gemara in favor of his own original understanding, as he rathers to minimize Machaloket than quote the Gemara. The Yad Malachi argues lengthily against this approach and posits that the Rif merely omits Gemaras he feels to not be Aliba deHilcheta. The Rif and [[Rambam]] aren't Amoraim who have the ability to decide unresolved issues in the Gemara!<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 6)</ref>		# The Be'er Sheva advises one to not be surprised if the Rif omits the okimta of the Gemara in favor of his own original understanding, as he rathers to minimize Machaloket than quote the Gemara. The Yad Malachi argues lengthily against this approach and posits that the Rif merely omits Gemaras he feels to not be Aliba deHilcheta. The Rif and [[Rambam]] aren't Amoraim who have the ability to decide unresolved issues in the Gemara!<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 6)</ref>
	# Similar to the rule of Stam vaYesh in reading Shulchan Aruch, when the Rif states that the Halacha follows a certain ruling but there are those who disagree, he intends to rule like the former and is only sharing the latter to transmit the rulings of earlier generations.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 5), Korban Netanel (Klalim 5)</ref>		# Similar to the rule of Stam vaYesh in reading [[Shulchan Aruch]], when the Rif states that the Halacha follows a certain ruling but there are those who disagree, he intends to rule like the former and is only sharing the latter to transmit the rulings of earlier generations.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 5), Korban Netanel (Klalim 5)</ref>
	# When the Rif writes two reasonings, his intention is to rule like the second.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTur 5). See the relevant [[Tur#Stam_vaYesh_and_Yesh_veYesh\|Tur]] and [[Shulchan_Aruch#Yesh_veYesh_.28.D7.99.D7.A9_.D7.95.D7.99.D7.A9.29\|Shulchan Aruch]] sections.</ref>		# When the Rif writes two reasonings, his intention is to rule like the second.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTur 5). See the relevant [[Tur#Stam_vaYesh_and_Yesh_veYesh\|Tur]] and [[Shulchan_Aruch#Yesh_veYesh_.28.D7.99.D7.A9_.D7.95.D7.99.D7.A9.29\|Shulchan Aruch]] sections.</ref>
	# If the Gemara presents an alternative answer (איכא דאמרי), the Rif will pasken like it instead of the first answer,<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 423)</ref> even if the second answer is more stringent and the case is only of DeRabbanan nature.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 1)</ref>		# If the Gemara presents an alternative answer (איכא דאמרי), the Rif will pasken like it instead of the first answer,<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 423)</ref> even if the second answer is more stringent and the case is only of DeRabbanan nature.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 1)</ref>

MordechaiD: /* Rav Hai Gaon */

2018-07-15T23:38:49Z

Rav Hai Gaon

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	== Rav Hai Gaon ==		== Rav Hai Gaon ==
	# "The Gaon" in the Rif's jargon most probably refers to Rav Hai Gaon.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 14)~~. See~~ Shem HaGedolim ~~Maarechet Sofrim~~ Kuntress Acharon Gimmel 2 ~~and~~ Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 3:7.</ref>		# "The Gaon" in the Rif's jargon most probably refers to Rav Hai Gaon.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 14), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon Gimmel 2). See Sdei Chemed (Klalei HaPoskim 3:7).</ref>
	# When the Rif cites a ruling of Rav Hai Gaon without explicitly agreeing with it, the [[Raavad]] and [[Rosh]] believe that he is disagreeing, while the [[Ramban]] and [[Rashba]] argue he is agreeing since he didn't state otherwise. The Yad Malachi finds that the [[Rashba]] is more logical, a great number of Rishonim side with him on this matter, and the former opinion isn't so clear in the first place.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 6), Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 238, Klalei HaRif 13). This is related to general din of Omer Davar Beshem Omro holds that way unless stated otherwise, see Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud Vav 245)</ref>		# When the Rif cites a ruling of Rav Hai Gaon without explicitly agreeing with it, the [[Raavad]] and [[Rosh]] believe that he is disagreeing, while the [[Ramban]] and [[Rashba]] argue he is agreeing since he didn't state otherwise. The Yad Malachi finds that the [[Rashba]] is more logical, a great number of Rishonim side with him on this matter, and the former opinion isn't so clear in the first place.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 6), Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 238, Klalei HaRif 13). This is related to general din of Omer Davar Beshem Omro holds that way unless stated otherwise, see Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud Vav 245)</ref>
	# After presenting a Machaloket, if the Rif concludes with citing Rav Hai Gaon as taking a certain side, that would indicates he agrees with that side, as well.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 15)</ref>		# After presenting a Machaloket, if the Rif concludes with citing Rav Hai Gaon as taking a certain side, that would indicates he agrees with that side, as well.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 15)</ref>

MordechaiD: /* Rav Hai Gaon */

2018-06-14T04:56:42Z

Rav Hai Gaon

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	== Rav Hai Gaon ==		== Rav Hai Gaon ==
	# "The Gaon" in the Rif's jargon most probably refers to Rav Hai Gaon.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 14). See Shem HaGedolim Maarechet Sofrim Kuntress Acharon Gimmel 2 and Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 3:7.</ref>		# "The Gaon" in the Rif's jargon most probably refers to Rav Hai Gaon.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 14). See Shem HaGedolim Maarechet Sofrim Kuntress Acharon Gimmel 2 and Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 3:7.</ref>
	# When the Rif cites a ruling of Rav Hai Gaon without explicitly agreeing with it, the [[Raavad]] and [[Rosh]] believe that he is disagreeing, while the [[Ramban]] and [[Rashba]] argue he is agreeing since he didn't state otherwise. The Yad Malachi finds that the [[Rashba]] is more logical, a great number of Rishonim side with him on this matter, and the former opinion isn't so clear in the first place.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 6), Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 13). This is related to general din of Omer Davar Beshem Omro holds that way unless stated otherwise, see Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud Vav 245)</ref>		# When the Rif cites a ruling of Rav Hai Gaon without explicitly agreeing with it, the [[Raavad]] and [[Rosh]] believe that he is disagreeing, while the [[Ramban]] and [[Rashba]] argue he is agreeing since he didn't state otherwise. The Yad Malachi finds that the [[Rashba]] is more logical, a great number of Rishonim side with him on this matter, and the former opinion isn't so clear in the first place.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 6), Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 238, Klalei HaRif 13). This is related to general din of Omer Davar Beshem Omro holds that way unless stated otherwise, see Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud Vav 245)</ref>
	# After presenting a Machaloket, if the Rif concludes with citing Rav Hai Gaon as taking a certain side, that would indicates he agrees with that side, as well.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 15)</ref>		# After presenting a Machaloket, if the Rif concludes with citing Rav Hai Gaon as taking a certain side, that would indicates he agrees with that side, as well.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 15)</ref>

MordechaiD: yesh veyesh

2018-06-14T04:52:48Z

yesh veyesh

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	# When the Gemara presents two Baraitot that each derive the same Halacha but from different sources (Tanya and Tanya Idach), the Rif will quote both.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 12)</ref>		# When the Gemara presents two Baraitot that each derive the same Halacha but from different sources (Tanya and Tanya Idach), the Rif will quote both.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 12)</ref>
	# However, some say he will not quote a Baraita that is not in line with the accepted Halacha.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 9)</ref>		# However, some say he will not quote a Baraita that is not in line with the accepted Halacha.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 9)</ref>
			# When the Gemara questions an assertion based on the words of an Amora, it's an indication that his view was accepted.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 522)</ref>
	# If the Gemara presents an answer that unanimously resolves a difficulty in the Mishna but then continues to present additional resolutions from other Amoraim, which we would assume like in practice, the Rif will still quote the unanimously agreeable upon answer, even if it's not LeHalacha.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 21)</ref>		# If the Gemara presents an answer that unanimously resolves a difficulty in the Mishna but then continues to present additional resolutions from other Amoraim, which we would assume like in practice, the Rif will still quote the unanimously agreeable upon answer, even if it's not LeHalacha.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 21)</ref>
	# The Be'er Sheva advises one to not be surprised if the Rif omits the okimta of the Gemara in favor of his own original understanding, as he rathers to minimize Machaloket than quote the Gemara. The Yad Malachi argues lengthily against this approach and posits that the Rif merely omits Gemaras he feels to not be Aliba deHilcheta. The Rif and Rambam aren't Amoraim who have the ability to decide unresolved issues in the Gemara!<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 6)</ref>		# The Be'er Sheva advises one to not be surprised if the Rif omits the okimta of the Gemara in favor of his own original understanding, as he rathers to minimize Machaloket than quote the Gemara. The Yad Malachi argues lengthily against this approach and posits that the Rif merely omits Gemaras he feels to not be Aliba deHilcheta. The Rif and [[Rambam]] aren't Amoraim who have the ability to decide unresolved issues in the Gemara!<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 6)</ref>
	# Similar to the rule of Stam vaYesh in reading Shulchan Aruch, when the Rif states that the Halacha follows a certain ruling but there are those who disagree, he intends to rule like the former and is only sharing the latter to transmit the rulings of earlier generations.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 5), Korban Netanel (Klalim 5)</ref>		# Similar to the rule of Stam vaYesh in reading Shulchan Aruch, when the Rif states that the Halacha follows a certain ruling but there are those who disagree, he intends to rule like the former and is only sharing the latter to transmit the rulings of earlier generations.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 5), Korban Netanel (Klalim 5)</ref>
	# If the Gemara presents an alternative answer (איכא דאמרי), the Rif will pasken like it instead of the first answer, even if the second answer is more stringent and the case is only of DeRabbanan nature.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 1)</ref>		# When the Rif writes two reasonings, his intention is to rule like the second.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTur 5). See the relevant [[Tur#Stam_vaYesh_and_Yesh_veYesh\|Tur]] and [[Shulchan_Aruch#Yesh_veYesh_.28.D7.99.D7.A9_.D7.95.D7.99.D7.A9.29\|Shulchan Aruch]] sections.</ref>
			# If the Gemara presents an alternative answer (איכא דאמרי), the Rif will pasken like it instead of the first answer,<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud 423)</ref> even if the second answer is more stringent and the case is only of DeRabbanan nature.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 1)</ref>
	# Unless explicitly stated by the Rif that one should be stringent, the assumption is that a lenient approach is taken with unresolved inquiries of the Gemara (Tiku)<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 8)</ref>		# Unless explicitly stated by the Rif that one should be stringent, the assumption is that a lenient approach is taken with unresolved inquiries of the Gemara (Tiku)<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 8)</ref>
	# Similar to Rashi, the Rif will only explain a Halacha with the words כלומר or פירוש to offer specifically this interpreation over a possible alternative one that would be subject to some question.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 19)</ref>		# Similar to Rashi, the Rif will only explain a Halacha with the words כלומר or פירוש to offer specifically this interpreation over a possible alternative one that would be subject to some question.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 19)</ref>
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	== Rav Hai Gaon ==		== Rav Hai Gaon ==
	# "The Gaon" in the Rif's jargon most probably refers to Rav Hai Gaon.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 14). See Shem HaGedolim Maarechet Sofrim Kuntress Acharon Gimmel 2 and Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 3:7.</ref>		# "The Gaon" in the Rif's jargon most probably refers to Rav Hai Gaon.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 14). See Shem HaGedolim Maarechet Sofrim Kuntress Acharon Gimmel 2 and Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 3:7.</ref>
	# When the Rif cites a ruling of Rav Hai Gaon without explicitly agreeing with it, the Raavad and Rosh believe that he is disagreeing, while the Ramban and Rashba argue he is agreeing since he didn't state otherwise. The Yad Malachi finds that the Rashba is more logical, a great number of Rishonim side with him on this matter, and the former opinion isn't so clear in the first place.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 6), Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 13). This is related to general din of Omer Davar Beshem Omro holds that way unless stated otherwise, see Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud Vav 245)</ref>		# When the Rif cites a ruling of Rav Hai Gaon without explicitly agreeing with it, the [[Raavad]] and [[Rosh]] believe that he is disagreeing, while the [[Ramban]] and [[Rashba]] argue he is agreeing since he didn't state otherwise. The Yad Malachi finds that the [[Rashba]] is more logical, a great number of Rishonim side with him on this matter, and the former opinion isn't so clear in the first place.<ref>Korban Netanel (Klalim 6), Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 13). This is related to general din of Omer Davar Beshem Omro holds that way unless stated otherwise, see Yad Malachi (Klalei HaTalmud Vav 245)</ref>
	# After presenting a Machaloket, if the Rif concludes with citing Rav Hai Gaon as taking a certain side, that would indicates he agrees with that side, as well.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 15)</ref>		# After presenting a Machaloket, if the Rif concludes with citing Rav Hai Gaon as taking a certain side, that would indicates he agrees with that side, as well.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei HaRif 15)</ref>