To understand the sugya in Masechet Berachot 8a: according to Rabenu Yona's definition of 'She'arim HaMeTzuyanim B'Halacha', we will need to study the insights of Rav Soloveichik on the two concepts of Beit HaMikdash and Beit HaBechira. The latter represents the highest level of the relationship between the Shechina and one particular location on the face of the earth. This is the בחירה relationship which introduces an eternal & permanent element into the relationship. The latter supersedes even the sanctity of the Beit Hamikdash itself since the latter is a Kedusha of a "Bayis" and is temporary in nature. The 'She'arim HaMeTzuyanim B'Halacha' are permanent in nature & their kedusha exceeds even that of a Beit HaMedrash as a Beit HaBechira
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