שבת Date: 3 Iyar, 5774 (5/3/14) – Beitzah#34 {Eliezer}

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[34a top] Rabbah bar Bar Channah quoting R’ Yochanan: One may not put a hot pot on new tiles because either they might break or they might become further fused and strengthened (which are both prohibited on YomTov) The Mordechai: This ruling extends to a new Moel (circumcisor) as well. If one never performed this surgery before, we do not allow him to do it on a Holy Day because he might cut off a little too much and thereby transgress a prohibition.

E’s Lesson: When we start to take on new performances or better our character traits, we should be extra careful to make sure they are solidified before we test them in fires. We must always work to become better Jews and not test our limits prematurely. Hashem will help those who seek to help themselves.