Take the 2-minute tour ×  Please explain the concept of shirayim
(literally, leftovers) wherein the followers of a chassidic
Rebbe will receive portions of his food to it, these leftovers
are considered holy or special in some way. Where does the
concept of this ritual come from? Why is it only performed on
shabbat and holidays? Is it specific to food (if so, why)? What
are some of the first documented cases of shirayim being given
out?  share|improve this question A full explanation in the
current article hirhurim.blogspot.com/2008/08/shirayim.html – 
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