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The Gemara relates one concluding story about the power of fulfilling the commandment of tzitzit.
Once a man, who was very scrupulous about the precept of tzitzit, heard of a certain harlot in one of the towns by the sea who accepted four hundred gold dinars for her hire. He sent her four hundred gold dinars and made an appointment with her.
we explore just how repentance based on love of God can successfully turn sins into merits to the extent that the sinner can reach the heights of holiness.
We cite Rav Dr Feintuch essay in comparing our daf with the midrash Sifre Bamidbar, showing subtle differences in the tale produced different theological messages.