*35.6 Makkos Daf 23 B (14 lines after spreads)*

*35.6 Makkos Daf 23 B (14 lines after spreads)**Summary**Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi:* The upper court agreed to three decisions of the earthly court. 1. The institution of *Megillah reading.* 2. Greeting one’s fellow *with Hashem’s Name.* 3. *Bringing maaser* to the Beis Hamikdash rather than giving it to an individual _levi._1. Regarding _megillah_ reading it is written: “They corroborated and accepted the law”. It means; *In Heaven they corroborated what was accepted below.*2. Regarding greeting one’s fellow with Hashem’s Name, the _possuk_ records that Boaz _(who acted with ruach hakodesh and is considered an authority)_ *greeted his reapers with Hashem’s name.* Another _possuk_ records that *a _malach_ spoke this way to Gideon.**Challenge:* Why is a second _possuk_ necessary?*Resolution:* In case Boaz can be thought to be acting of his own volition, we bring a case of a _malach_ who does only what Hashem wants of him.3. Regarding bringing maaser, and giving _maaser_ to the kohanim [an enactment of Ezra], as it states *“Bring the _maaser_ to the treasure house, and let there be provisions in my house.* Test Me with this, says Hashem _(we see here that it is the word of Hashem),_ if this won’t cause me to open for you the windows of the heavens, and I will pour out upon you blessings _‘ad bli dai’,_ without any end” _(it means, it will rain, and you’ll have abundant crops from which to give maaser)._*Question:* Why does the _possuk_ use the words _bli dai_ which literally mean that it will *not* be enough?*Rami bar Rav:* _Bli_ is similar to _balah – to wear out._ It means *until your lips wear out from saying “ _dai_ – it’s enough”.*_(We learn from here that tzedakah is one of the mitzvos for which we can expect reward in this world. Although generally one may not test Hashem, with regard to tzedakah, it is permitted). (We also learn from here that a man must wear out his lips in thanking Hashem, until his last day on this world)._ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate