Discussions of Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Yehudah

Discussions of Rabbi Meir & Rabbi Yehudah

(לקוטי שיחות חלק טז פרשת כי תישא)

Rabbi MeirRabbi YehudahProcedure for making the anointing oil
Requires “professional mixing” and “pure oil”
Roots of the spices are boiled in the oilCompromise on the pure oil in order to do proper mixing
Soak the roots in water (so as to prevent absorption of the oil), pour oil on the roots (to absorb the scent)What circumstances does a שומר שכיר (renter) pay?
Like a שומר חנם (unpaid guardian)
Current state of regular guarding has priorityLike a שומר שכר (paid guardian)
Priority to return the whole object in the futureHow much does one need to eat to be obligated for Zimun
עד כזית – אכילה
Currently involved in eatingעד כביצה – שביעה
Purpose of eating to be satisfied at the endCompromise made in the present to achieve a future perfect resultNo