Halacha:

Responsa,  Shabbat,  Yom Tov 

Machshava:

Chassidut,  Simcha/Happiness 

Collections: R' Kurtz Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later

Description

The Mishnah (Beitzah 36b) forbids dancing and clapping on Shabbos/Yom Tov. How do we make sense of the many ostensibly observant people, including Torah scholars, who appear to disregard this explicit stricture? R. Dr. Zvi Leshem, an expert in Chassidic thought, breaks down the unique approach of the Minchas Elazar (1:29) who argues that dancing on Shabbos/Yom tov is not just permissible...it's a mitzvah! A special thanks to Mr. Ben Rothke for his help with making this episode a reality.