Learn “גמרא דף נב: “ארבעה חרשים” (middle of the wide line) until the two dots.
The Gemara lists four חרשים
Why are these four great tzaddikim referred to as חרשים?
Why specifically these four?
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The Gemara lists seven רועים
Why are these seven great tzaddikim referred to as רועים?
Why specifically these seven?
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The Gemara lists eight נסיכים
Why are these eight great tzaddikim referred to as נסיכים?
Why specifically these eight?
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Learn the “גמרא דף נב: “ארבעה סולמות (the two dots eleven lines from the bottom of the Amud) until דף נג. “הוא היה אומר
Questions:
What is the significance of the height of the lanterns being 50 Amos?
What is the significance of the volume of each basin of the lanterns containing 120 Lug?
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May one benefit from the light produced from oil of הקדש?
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Why were these praises specifically said at the Simchas Beis Hashoeva?
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How could Hillel say “If I’m here everyone is here” it seems like a very haughty statement? Especially for Hillel who was known for his extreme humility?
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