{"id":7112,"date":"2016-01-05T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T06:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ph.yhb.org.il\/en\/?p=7112"},"modified":"2016-07-10T18:02:35","modified_gmt":"2016-07-10T15:02:35","slug":"01-05-08","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ph.yhb.org.il\/en\/01-05-08\/","title":{"rendered":"08. Torah Reading at Min\u0125a<\/em> on Shabbat"},"content":{"rendered":"

In addition to ordaining the reading of the parsha <\/em>on Shabbat morning, Ezra the Scribe also instituted that the Torah be read at Min\u0125a<\/em>. Three people are called up at Min\u0125a<\/em> and the beginning of the next parsha <\/em>is read. This section is read on Monday and Thursday mornings as well, in preparation for and introduction to the next week\u2019s reading.<\/p>\n

The Sages state that this ordinance was on account of \u201cyoshvei keranot<\/em>\u201d (idlers; lit. \u201cthose who sit on corners\u201d) (BK 82a). Some explain this term to refer to merchants and artisans who sat in their stores and did not attend Sha\u0125arit<\/em> services during the week. Since they did not hear the Torah reading of Monday and Thursday mornings, they would have been unprepared for the upcoming parsha<\/em>. To ensure that they would hear the introductory reading at least once, Ezra instituted that it be read at Min\u0125a<\/em> on Shabbat, when everyone is able to attend (Rashi; Rosh).<\/p>\n

Others explain that Ezra was worried that people would get drunk at Shabbat lunch, and then they would be in no state to learn Torah. Ezra therefore instituted that there be a Torah reading at Min\u0125a<\/em> so that out of respect for the reading everyone would congregate in the synagogue. Thus they would neither get drunk nor waste time. Along the same lines, King David said to God: \u201cMaster of the Universe, this nation is not like other nations. When other nations have a festive meal they drink and get drunk and act silly. We are not like this, however. Although we eat and drink, we come to pray, as is stated: \u2018As for me, may my prayer come to You, O Lord, at a favorable moment; O God, in Your abundant faithfulness, answer me with Your sure deliverance\u2019\u201d (Tehilim 69:14). This is why we recite this verse before reading the Torah at Min\u0125a<\/em> (Shibolei Ha-leket<\/em>).[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

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[4]<\/a>. Ba\u0125<\/em> explains that Ezra mandated Torah reading at Min\u0125a<\/em> on Shabbat but not on Yom Tov because Shabbat is a propitious time (et ratzon<\/em>) as well as the day on which the Torah was given. Therefore, another Shabbat reading was added. This reading helps facilitate God\u2019s acceptance of the Min\u0125a<\/em> prayer, as is stated: \u201cAs for me, may my prayer come to You, O Lord, at a favorable moment (et ratzon<\/em>)\u201d (Tehilim 69:14). Furthermore, following the first explanation above, the goal of this Torah reading is to prepare people for the next week\u2019s reading. On Yom Tov this is not necessary. According to the second explanation, since there are over fifty Shabbatot<\/em> in a year, we are worried that a norm will develop in which people get drunk. Ezra\u2019s ordinance comes to prevent this. In contrast, there are far fewer holidays; since Shabbat sets the tone for holy days, we are not so worried about people getting drunk and acting out on Yom Tov. Additionally, there is more of a mitzva to drink wine and to be happy on Yom Tov than on Shabbat. Therefore, the Sages did not wish to infringe upon this mitzva, even though obviously it is inappropriate to get drunk.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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