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what was before Creation and what is after, i.e., what will be at the end of time, therefore the Tosefta teaches us that the act of Creation is read in public.
The Tosefta continues: The incident of Lot and his two daughters is read and translated. The name Lot begins with a lamed, the second letter of the mnemonic. The Talmud comments: This is obvious. Why might one think otherwise? The Talmud answers: Lest you say that one should be concerned for the h
The Tosefta continues: The incident of Tamar, beginning with a tav, and Judah is read and translated. The Talmud comments: This is obvious. The Talmud answers: Lest you say that one should be concerned for the honor of Judah, therefore the Tosefta teaches us that there is no such concern. On the
The Tosefta continues: The first report of the incident of the Golden Calf [egel] is read and translated. Egel begins with the letter ayin, the next letter of the mnemonic. The Talmud comments: This is obvious. The Talmud answers: Lest you say that one should be concerned for the honor of the Jewi
The Tosefta states: The curses [kelalot] and blessings are read and translated. The Talmud comments: This is obvious. The Talmud answers: Lest you say that one should be concerned that perhaps the congregation will become dismayed by the many curses, therefore the Tosefta teaches us that this is n