יום א Date: 4 Iyar, 5774 (5/4/14) – Beitzah#35 {Eliezer}

LENIENCIES

[35b bottom] R Zeira quoting R Assi (some say R’ Assi in R’ Yochanan’s name): One may clear away up to four or five boxes of straw or produce on Shabbos because of guests invited home (to have extra seats) or in a study hall (to make extra room for more people to come and learn). [However, this leniency was not permitted on YomTov in order that one not become lax in the Holy Day’s observance.]

E’s Lesson: On YomTov when there are certain permissible acts (ie: cooking) [that are not allowed on Shabbos], the Rabbis need to ensure that people do not take the rest of the YomTov with a lackadaisical attitude. When we experience something easy we should never take it for granted. We must always be extremely thankful and appreciate to Hashem and everyone in our lives.