Beitzah 22 - September 22, 16 Tishrei

Study Guide Beitzah 22

Rabban Gamliel was stringent like Beit Shamai in three laws related to Yom Tov. He did not allow one to warm up hot water and wrap it to keep warm on Yom Tov for Shabbat. In what situation was this – with an Eruv Tavshilin or without? Rabbi Huna, Rava and Abaye each explain it in a different way. Rabban Gamliel also was stringent to not allow a menorah that hadfallen to be picked up. An explanation is brought that the debate is regarding a cnadelbra made in parts and the issue is whether or not building vessels is part of the melacha of building or not. The Gemara continues to discuss various laws regarding the lighting of candles on Shabbat and Yom Tov. Is it permissible to use an eye salve on Yom Tov? Is it permissible on Shabbat by a gentile? On what does it depend? Is it allowed on the second good day of Rosh Hashanah? Rabban Gamliel's third stringency was that he did not permit a thick dough to be made. A braita is brought showing a debate between Beit Shamai and Beit Hillel about making a thick dough on Pesach. Is it a leavening issue or a Yom Tov issue? Rabban Gamliel also was lenient against the rabbis in three laws – sweeping the floors on Yom Tov, putting spices on hot coals to make a nice smell in the room and eating a whole goat with the innards on the top or sides as the Pesach sacrifice was roasted. For what purpose did he allow the spices to be roasted - for a better smell for clothing or for people? Rabbi Asi first said the issue was for clothing but after raising a question from a braita, it was determined that the debate was for a smell for people. Is it permitted to smoke fruit – this is a matter of dispute between Rav and Shmuel.