יום ג Date: 15 Nissan, 5774 (4/15/14) – Beitzah#16 {Eliezer}

For the DAY

[16a top] Shammai the Elder: would eat in honor of Shabbos everyday. If he found a great food during the week he would say, “this is set aside special for Shabbos.” Later when found a nicer meal, he would set aside the new food for Shabbos and then eat the first meal during that day of the week.

E’s Lesson: We can get extra credit for everything we do “during the week” for Shabbos! Remember (just as we say each day in the psalms of the day after Davening) that each day is only a buildup for the purpose of the 7th day. We work ONLY in order to not to have to do so on Shabbos. Keep proper focus by using our actions to stimulate our intellect and elevate all our physical needs for the spiritual goal.