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Menachot 110: אֶעֱשֶׂה רְצוֹנוֹ וְיַעֲשֶׂה רְצוֹנִי

jyungar May 1, 2026

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In the closing daf of Massekhet Menaḥot, the Gemara discusses the state of Diaspora Jewry and quotes a passage from Sefer Malakhi (1:11) where the prophet discusses how God’s Name is known throughout the world, where

We end the Masechta with some “pure offerings” are presented to Him in all places.

The “pure offering” mentioned is interpreted by the Gemara as referring metaphorically to a man who first marries and then studies Torah. Since he is married, he is not disturbed by sinful thoughts.

We end the masechta with different views of God’s love, free will and the magisterial transcribed lecture of the Rav on Jewish sovereignty.

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