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But the Master did not say 3 distinctions, nor did he say 7, as he actually mentioned 4 distinctions. He said to him: In truth, that is inaccurate, as the distinction between the 7th day and the 6 days of work is not considered a separate statement of distinction. Rather, this distinction is menti
With regard to the previously cited dispute, the Talmud asks: What is the practical difference between them? Since the beginning and end of a blessing generally address the same topic, what is the difference between these two opinions? The Talmud responds: The practical difference between them is i
The one who said that one must mention an expression similar to the beginnings of blessings near their conclusions would say that one is not required to say: Between the sanctity of Shabbat and the sanctity of the Festival You have distinguished, before concluding the blessing, as the beginning of
The Talmud returns to the aforementioned matter itself. R' Elazar said that R' Oshaya said: One who decreases the number of distinctions mentioned in havdala should not decrease their number to less than 3, and one who increases their number should not increase them to more than 7.
The Talmud raises an objection from the Tosefta: One says statements of distinctions at the conclusion of Shabbat, and at the conclusion of Festivals, and at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, and at the conclusion of Shabbat that leads into a Festival, and at the conclusion of a Festival that leads into