SHABBOS 31, 32, 33 - Dedicated anonymously in honor of the memory of Hagaon Rav Yisroel Zev [ben Avrohom Tzvi] Gustman Ztz"l (Vilna-N.Y.-Yerushalayim) and his wife, Sarah bas Hagaon Rav Meir [Bassen] Z'l, who passed away on 2 Teves.
How did הלל convince the נכרי that תורה שבעל פה was true?
He showed him the codes.
He showed him we would have no idea what Teffilin are without תורה שבעל פה.
He taught him history.
He showed it is impossible to learn without a Rebbe.
He showed him that the year before Shmitta always had a double crop.
How did Hillel then go on to convince the third gentile not to want the Kehunah Gedolah?
He showed him he would have to divorce his wife.
He told him how dangerous the Kodesh Kedoshim is on Yom Kippur.
He taught him everyone in Orei Miklat would pray for his death.
He taught him a Zar that does a Korbon gets Death.
He told him he wouldn't be allowed to go to his parents graves.
אמונת זה סדר זרעים Why?
Because it talks about Krias Shema in the beginning.
Taking Maaser requires אמונת .
אמונת starts with an א and זרעים is first.
Gematria Ketana of אמונת is זרעים.
Al pi Kaballa
How much חומטון is a person allowed to put into a Kor of wheat?
None.
As much as the market will bear.
Kav.
As long as the cake made from it isn't gritty.
2 Kav.
What do רשעים do on their deathbeds?
Teshuva.
Remain steadfast.
Forget to do teshuvah.
Nothing.
Cry.
One initially singes a wick on שבת what is his Din?