Sukkah 56: Be Careful in the Company You Seek

A very full closing daf. Beginning with a focus on the day-to-day in the Beit HaMikdash, and distribution of the lechem ha-panim. Also, the blessings on the mitzvah of sukkah - including Shehechyanu. What's the order of these blessings? Which brings us to a dispute between Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai, including on the topic of tadir/eino tadir (how common is the practice?). Also, the case of yom tov falling out on Friday or Sunday (Saturday night), and the implications of that proximity. It should not surprise us that the Gemara deals with the exception before the rule. Plus, the mishmarot and the lechem ha-panim - and Bilga's mishmar, his so-named the watch. Plus their niche that was sealed. But why was Bilga's watch penalized?! The Gemara offers several explanations. Including the complicated story of Miriam bat Bilga. Note also the basic messaging for how we choose to live.