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==Nature of the Prohibition== | ==Nature of the Prohibition== | ||
# Some say that the prohibition means that one may not permanently establish a new mitzvah.<ref>Ramban Devarim 4:2, Rambam (Mamrim 2:9)</ref> | # Some say that the prohibition means that one may not permanently establish a new mitzvah.<ref>Ramban Devarim 4:2, Rambam (Mamrim 2:9)</ref> Some say that it a Bet Din declares that a rabbinic prohibition is actually a Biblical one they are in violation of Baal Tosif.<ref>Rambam Mamrim 2:9</ref> Others disagree.<ref>Raavad Mamrim 2:9</ref> | ||
# Some say that the prohibition includes fulfilling a mitzvah in an expanded or enlarged manner.<ref>See examples below and Encyclopedia Talmudit "Bal Tosif"</ref> | # Some say that the prohibition includes fulfilling a mitzvah in an expanded or enlarged manner.<ref>See examples below and Encyclopedia Talmudit "Bal Tosif"</ref> | ||
## For example, fulfilling the mitzvah of Daled Minim with five minim or wearing [[tzitzit]] with more than 8 strings is an issue of Bal Tosif.<ref>Sifrei Devarim 13:1</ref> | ## For example, fulfilling the mitzvah of Daled Minim with five minim or wearing [[tzitzit]] with more than 8 strings is an issue of Bal Tosif.<ref>Sifrei Devarim 13:1</ref> |