1)

Where is the word "Va'achaltem Sham Lifnei Hashem Elokeichem" referring to and what is it that must be eaten there?

1.

Rashi (in Zevachim, 112b): It refers to eating Kodshim Kalim (Shelamim and Todos) and Ma'aser Sheini within the walls of Yerushalayim. 1

1

Rashi (in Zevachim, 112b): Which is equivalent to the Machaneh Yisrael in the desert.

2)

What are the connotations of "Lifnei Hashem Elokeichem"?

1.

Sifri: It means that each one should be eaten in its alloted area - some (Kodshim Kalim) in Yerushalayim and some (Kodshei Kodshim) in the Azarah. 1

1

See Torah Temimah, note 30.

3)

What is the significance of the Simchah here?

1.

Seforno: When you come before Hashem it is befitting that you should be happy, 1 as the Pasuk writes in Tehilim, 10:2 "Ivdu es Hashem be'Simchah".

2.

Yerushalmi Chagigah, 1:2: It refers to the Mitzvah of eating Shelamim - be'Simchah - which we learn via a Gezeirah Shavah "u'Semachtem" "Vesamachta" from Har Gerizim and Har Eival, in Ki Savo, 27:7. 2

1

Seforno: "be'Chol Mishlach Yedchem" - 'then you will be successful in all your undertakings and then you will become wise'.

2

See Torah Temimah, note 31.

4)

What are the implications of "asher Berach'cha Hashem Elokecha"?

1.

Rashi: It implies that, when giving Nedarim and Nedavos - mentioned in the previous Pasuk, one should give in proportion with Hashem's blessings. 1

1

See Sifsei Chachamim. See also Rashi 16:17.

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:
Month: Day: Year:
Month: Day: Year:

KIH Logo
D.A.F. Home Page
Sponsorships & Donations • Readers' Feedback • Mailing Lists • Talmud Archives • Ask the Kollel • Dafyomi Weblinks • Dafyomi Calendar • Other Yomi calendars