Yam Iyun Sea of Depth

Gittin 55b-56a Kamtza & Bar Kamtza Parts 2 & 3: What is Baseless Hatred (Sinas Chinam)? And how can humility be bad?


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In this episode, we use the imfamous story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza to outline the definition of "baseless" hatred, as this is what Our Sages teach led to the destruction of the Jerusalem.

We also delve into the definiton of "humility" as the misuse of this by one sage contributed to the demolition of the

Beis HaMikdash (Temple). This is a sought after attribute, though it can also be misused, and has a deeper meaning that leads us to understand ourselves in a better fashion.


Indexing: 19.

(9 Av, Tisha B'Av, Beis Hamikdash, Bit Hamikdash).


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Yam Iyun Sea of DepthBy Rabbi Ian P. Bailey, LCPC