Post by nina2 on Feb 17, 2009 6:37:26 GMT -5
The Talmud says that the Caesar asked Rabbi Yehoshua ben Chanania,
“Why do the cooked foods of Shabbos give off such a fragrant smell?”
He answered him,
“We have a special spice called “Shabbos” we put into the food that gives off a fragrant smell.”
The Caesar demanded,
“Give us some!”
Rabbi Yehoshua replied to him,
“Anyone who keeps the Shabbos it will help. It will not work for anyone who does not keep the Shabbos!” (Shabbos 116A)
“Why do the cooked foods of Shabbos give off such a fragrant smell?”
He answered him,
“We have a special spice called “Shabbos” we put into the food that gives off a fragrant smell.”
The Caesar demanded,
“Give us some!”
Rabbi Yehoshua replied to him,
“Anyone who keeps the Shabbos it will help. It will not work for anyone who does not keep the Shabbos!” (Shabbos 116A)