D.A.F.'s Moadim section

1) To divide, or to full extent? -

What is the dispute between R' Eliezer and R' Yehoshua, as to how to spend the day on Yom Tov? How can R' Eliezer's position be explained?

1. Insights to Beitzah 15:3:b

2) "Borrow on My credit" (Beitzah 15b) -

Why is Hashem's assurance that He will repay any debts taken out in His honor, specific to the Mitzvos of Shabbos and Yom Tov? To what other Mitzvah does it apply as well?

1. Tosfos to Beitzah 16:1

2. Discussion for Beitzah 15:1

3) Especially on Shavuos -

The Gemara (Pesachim 68b) teaches that all opinions require physical enjoyment of Yom Tov on Shavuos, the day the Torah was given. Why? Perhaps we should devote the entire day for Hashem through Torah study!

1. Insights to Pesachim 68:2

2. Yosef Da'as to Pesachim 68:p4

4) Wine -

Is it mandatory to drink wine in fulfillment of Simchas Yom Tov (or Chol ha'Moed)?

1. Yosef Da'as to Eruvin 40:p3 ד"ה מ"מ

5) Proper Simchah -

What is the proper way to celebrate Yom Tov? What pitfalls must one take care to avoid?

1. Yosef Da'as to Pesachim 68:p2, p3 ד"ה חלקהו

6) Not just for Oneself -

Why must one share his rejoicing with others in need, particularly on Yom Yov?

1. Yosef Da'as to Megilah 7:p4, ד"ה אין בין

SIMCHAS YOM TOV