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Why does Sanhedrin 92a call daas 'great' for being placed between divine names? The shiur develops that daas means genuine connection—to oneself, one's actions, and ultimately to Hashem (ה׳). This explains why one with daas becomes wealthy (connected decisions), why lack of daas deserves pity (disconnection from self), and how daas enables authentic 'halachta bidrachav' rather than mere imitation.
This shiur provides a comprehensive analysis of Gemara (גמרא) Sanhedrin 92a-b, focusing on Rav Lasher's statement that 'daas is great because it was placed between two names of Hashem (ה׳) (kel daas Hashem).' Rabbi Zweig begins by questioning why the Gemara uses the term 'oisios' (letters) rather than 'sheimos' (names), and what constitutes the 'greatness' of daas beyond its placement between divine names. The shiur explores several related Gemaras: that one with daas will become wealthy, that one without daas deserves pity, that daas is like having the Beis Hamikdash built in one's days, and the principle 'im ein daas havdalah min heiach' (without daas there is no havdalah). Rabbi Zweig rejects the Maharsha's explanation involving midas hadin and midas harachamim as unclear.
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Sanhedrin 92a-b
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