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Why does the Gemara (גמרא) in Sanhedrin 92a say leaving bread on your table creates a 'siman bracha'? Leaving food demonstrates true satisfaction as required by 'v'achalta v'savata u'veirachta' - showing God His kindness succeeded in its purpose. When we appear genuinely satisfied rather than desperately consuming everything, we energize the divine flow of bracha by proving we appreciate His gifts.
This shiur examines a fascinating Gemara (גמרא) in Sanhedrin 92a that teaches "Kol sh'eino m'shayer patitim al shulchano ein ro'eh siman b'rach lo" - one who doesn't leave bread pieces on his table will not see a sign of blessing. Rabbi Zweig begins by questioning what constitutes a "siman bracha" (sign of blessing) and why specifically leaving food demonstrates this merit. He explains that Rashi (רש"י) references a verse from Melachim about leaving food, raising the fundamental question of how Nach can create new obligations when we know no new mitzvos were given after Matan Torah (תורה). The resolution centers on understanding satisfaction as commanded in the Torah through "v'achalta v'savata u'veirachta" - eat, be satisfied, and bless. Rabbi Zweig argues that leaving food is not a new obligation from Nach, but rather defines what true satisfaction means. When someone leaves food over, it demonstrates they are genuinely satisfied - not just fiscally responsible or running out of food. This becomes the physical manifestation of the Torah's requirement to eat until satisfied.
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Sanhedrin 92a
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