פירוש על ברכות 78:1

See p. 74 n. 2.

I.e. when the pieces are larger than the whole loaves.

Irrespective of its size as compared with the loaf, because its quality is superior.

R. Judah.

To receive the Terumah.

In that case, the Terumah would have to be stored until it could be handed to a priest, and the half-onion would decay more quickly than a whole one.

Viz. Rab Huna and R. Johanan.

M.: R. Johanan.

Lit. peaceful.

The poor man usually has to say his benediction over a piece rather than over a whole loaf ; therefore over the unleavened bread, we should use a piece for the benediction.

M.: Raba.

Referring to the double portion of manna provided on the Friday for the Sabbath.

Because it is stated "they gathered twice as mach bread," not that they used it all. Hence to hold the two loaves was sufficient.

That of the 'Erub (see Glossary, s.v.).

Saying a benediction.