The intensity of our feelings for Torah

Hi,

"When Rav Safra died, the sages did not tear their clothing for the loss, because he was not their mentor.

"Abbaye rebuked them: Is the law taught, 'When one's mentor passes [one tears his clothing]?' It is taught, 'When any sage passes [one tears his clothing]!' Further, his lessons are in the mouths of people in the study hall every day!"

(Talmud, Moed Katan 25a)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Honesty

Hello,

"A customer once entered Rav Safra's store to make a purchase. He made an offer for an item, but R' Safra was reciting the daily 'Shma' and did not respond. The customer raised his offer repeatedly, and still Rav Safra did not respond.

"When Rav Safra completed the Shma, he said he would accept the initial price. He explained: 'I was willing to accept the first offer. Since in my heart I said 'Yes' - although I could not speak - I will not change my mind."

(She'iltot d'Rav Achai, Vayyechi 36)

Have a great day,
Mordechai