Pesahim 54 - Creations before Creation
Rabbi Richard Hidary
Pesahim 54 – Before Creation A. Did R. Yohanan require fire for Yom Kippur Havdalah? R. Abba – no Ula and R. Binyamin – yes Challenge from Baraita Yom Kippur only pre-existing fire B. When was fire created? a) 10 creation during twilight Saturday night – our fire Friday twilight – fire of Gehinom b) 7 creations before day one Monday – fire of Gehinom Friday twilight – potential to make fire Saturday night – our fire c) 2 potential creations during twilight Who made the first mule? Adah d) 10+ creations during twilight e) 7 unknowns f) 3+ thoughtful phenomenon C. Mishnah – working on 9 Av May one eat during twilight of 9 Av? Shmuel - yes R. Yohanan – no May one wash a finger on 9 Av?