Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach

בעזה"י שבת חוה"מ פסח

“With God’s help, the Sabbath of Chol HaMoed Passover.”

This introductory line notes that the teaching was delivered on the Sabbath that falls during the intermediate days of Passover, invoking divine assistance before beginning the discourse.

Summary: The Sefat Emet opens his teaching by situating it on the special Shabbat of Chol HaMoed Pesach and invoking divine help.