יום ה Date: 19 Elul, 5776 (9/22/16) – Bava Kama Daf 114 {Eliezer}

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REFINED RETURNINGS

[114a bottom] Rashi: Even though an owner’s despair (giving up hope of ever receiving an object back) along with a change of domain will render an object obtainable for legal ownership by a new person (as he does not legally have to give it back), he should still return it back and be “like a Chassid.”

D-E-ep Thoughts: A true “Tzaddik” is one who lives his life by the Book. However, we should not be sticklers and strive to go ‘beyond the letter of the law.’ We should look to be involved in what is defined as real ‘Chassidus,’ and refine ourselves into shining exemplary models of what it means to shine G-d’s light in this world through love, joy, and happiness.