We all know that we pasken like Beis Hillel and are ‘mosif v’holeich,’
we and add an extra candle each night of Chanukah. R’ Shmuel Eliyahu quotes his father, the
Rishon l’Tzion R’ Mordechai Eliyahu, as being medayek from the Rambam another
type of being ‘mosif’ that applies to Chanukah.
The Rambam writes (Chanukah 4:12) that the mitzvah of ner chanukah is a
very precious mitzvah; therefore, a person must be very diligent and careful in
lighting in order to publicize the miracle, “u’l’hosif b’shevah ha’K-l v’hodaya
lo…” The “l’hosif…” is not just an
additional reason to light the menorah, but is a kiyum mitzvah in its own
right. One should be 'mosif v'holeich' not just by adding candles, but also in appreciating what Chanukah is all about.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
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I don't really understand your point, you Started with kiyum and ended with appreciation. What I think your saying is mosif vholeich is in ruchnius which should increase each day.
ReplyDeletethat's what I meant -- sorry if it was unclear.
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