M. Zians asks:
We see here that it is a Machlokes about whether Meilah applies in an unavoidable situation. In B'haaloschah 11:16 we see from Rashi that the original Zekeinim were killed because they got Hanaah from the Ziv Hashchinah- the actual lashon of Rashi is Kalut Rosh- is that not the same issue here?- the situation was unavoidable and they got Hanaah?- & it she-ein bo Mamash -if it is the same, why would the Gemarrah not use this as a proof that it is not permissible and that seeing is mamash.
M. Zians, Hamilton,Canada
The Kollel replies:
The Zekeinim did not have to have Kalus Rosh in front of the Shechinah. This was avoidable, and therefore not comparable to our Sugya.
All the best,
Yaakov Montrose