On Lag Baomer, we joyfully sing: "Omar R‘ Akiva, Ashreichem Yisrael! Ma hamikva metaher es hat’meim kach Hkb’h metaher es yisroel.“ Why was it necessary for R’ Akiva to tell us this? ;
The Lubavitcher Rebbe explains: As we know, there are no extra words in Mishnayos. Therefore, it may seem strang...