Editor’s Note - Correction: The Parshas Ki Sisa edition of the Emes Parsha Sheet (March 2, 2024) discussed Rav Safra and his commitment to a high level of Emes called, “Dover Emes Bilvavo” – speaking truth in one’s heart. It then discussed an example of his commitment, citing the story of his refusal to take a higher price from a customer when he already resolved in his heart to accept the lower, initial price that the customer had offered him. Please see the above referenced Parsha Sheet for further details. While the content of the piece was correct, the source of the content was incorrectly cited.
The correct source of Rav Safra committing to, “Dover Emes Bilvavo” is the Gemorah in Makkos (24a) and see Rashi there who discusses the story cited above to illustrate his commitment to this level of Emes. The author and editor regret the error.
