יום ב Date: 17 Shevat, 5777 (2/13/17) – Bava Basra Daf 22 ~ Tani Guterman

MIGRANT MAKEUPS

[22a top] Ezra decreed for the Jewish nation that peddles should go from town to town selling cosmetics (for them to be readily available for the daughters of Israel) [this promoted family harmony by ensuring that women would have the means to make themselves attractive to their husbands].

Prac-T-cal Tidbits: We should always try to look kempt, clean, comely, and nice for our spouses. Even though we are most familiar with our marriage partners, we must treat them with class and dignity (which will also help maintain an exciting freshness). All our interactions outside the home as well should be approached in fine garb, as we are officers and servants of the true King. Representatives of the Almighty should never be seen looking shlumpy or messy.