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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainIn the opening of the ninth perek (chapter) of Zevahim, we are introduced to the concept that even an invalid offering that is put on the altar, should be burned there rather than being removed. What is the logic behind this? Is the holiness of the altar somehow contagious, and it gets transferred even to an invalid sacrifice? What can we learn from this concept?Zevachim 83Dr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurThe Mishnah presents a dispute between Rabbi Shimon and the Sages regarding whether it is possible to reduce the permissible time for eating consecrated offerings. That is, when there is a mixture of two sacrifices—one that only priests may eat for a limited time, and another that non-priests may eat for a longer period—may one treat the shelamim as though it were an asham, thereby resolving the problem of the mixture? Rabbi Shimon rules that this is permissible, while the Sages disagree. What is the full scope of Rabbi Shimon’s position? Abaye proves in the Gemara that Rabbi Shimon spoke of such permission even lechatchila. The Rishonim disagree in explaining Abaye’s proof for Rabbi Shimon. Join us as we study and uncover this debate, which—surprisingly—turns out to hinge on a textual variant in the Mishnah in Ma’aser Sheni.Gefet Ep 199Zevachim 76 Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz is in collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha. Learn more on ⁠⁠hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainThe eighth chapter of Zevachim deals with when items that hold different statuses get mixed in with one another so that they become indistinguishable from each other. What happens then? The fact that the rabbis ask such questions speaks to their ability and interest in dealing with human fallibility. But what is the logic behind their prescriptions? Zevachim perek 8Dr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainThe mishnah on Zevahim 66b discusses whether the sin of me’ilah - misappropriation of consecrated goods - applies to a korban hatat (sin offering) that has become invalid. This is an opportune time to discuss the trespass known as me’ilah. What does it entail? What religious ill does it represent?Zevachim 66bDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

How did we get from being vegetarians during the time of Adam and Eve to being meat eaters after the flood? And why? And how does this relate to sacrifices and the desire to eat meat?All this and more in the next episode.Zevachim 66On Second Thought: Delving Into the Sugya with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer Part two of a three part series: Three Spiritual Aspects of KorbanotLearn more on https://hadran.org.il/

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurThe "mizbach haolah" is the copper altar that Moshe build in the wilderness -- a hollow altar that would, each time, be filled out with earth. Was this altar replaced by Shlomo? In the pesukim, it seems that it remained a copper altar, but Rashi and Tosafot both argue that the copper altar was hidden. How do Rashi and Tosafot explain the pesukim? And what is the position of Ralbag, who disagrees? Join us as we exlpore the mystery of the mizbach hanechoshet.Gefet Ep 198Zevachim 59-61 Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz is in collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha. Learn more on ⁠⁠hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainZevachim 60b discusses whether the original sanctification of Jerusalem still obtains without a Mikdash (temple). This parallels another debate among the rabbis as to whether the entire land of Israel is still considered sanctified even after two exiles. These discussions reveal what the source of the kedusha (sanctity) of Jerusalem and the land of Israel are - an important theological question!Zevachim 60bDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

Who deserves the honor for building the Beit Hamikdash? The builder or the planner? King Solomon? Or his father David? The Gemara has a fascinating answerZevachim 54On Second Thought: Delving Into the Sugya with Rabbanit Yafit ClymerLearn more on https://hadran.org.il/

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainThe korban chatat is clearly for accidental transgressions that would be worthy of the punishment of karet (excision) if one committed them purposely. But what is the korban asham for?Zevachim 54bDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainThe fifth chapter of Zevachim describes the precise way the korbanot were offered - with a focus on the use of the external altar - known alternatively as the מזבח הנחושת, the מזבח החיצון, or the מזבח העולה. In this shiur we offer a glimpse into the role of the altar in defining the character of the Mishkan/MikdashZevachim 47Dr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurThe Mishnah says that an idolater can bring korbanot The statement itself is fascinating, and from it emerges a debate in our sugya about the character and essence of Gentile korbanot. Join us as we explore, through this sugya, the nature of worship of God -- both for Jewish people and for the entire world.Gefet Ep 197Zevachim 45Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz is in collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha. Learn more on ⁠⁠hadran.org.il

What is the Torah’s true attitude toward blood?On the one hand, the blood of the korbanot in the Beit Hamikdash is sprinkled upon the altar and brings atonement. On the other hand, the blood of animals and birds schechted outside the Beit Hamikdash must be covered.And what about the blood of Abel that cries out? The blood of the brit? “Do not stand idly by your neighbor’s blood”?All this and more in the next episode.Zevachim 31-37On Second Thought: Delving Into the Sugya with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer Part one of a three part series: Three Spiritual Aspects of KorbanotLearn more on https://hadran.org.il/

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurWhat happens to the blood that is left over from chataot hapnimiyot? Join us as we delve into a debate among the Tannaim (and Rishonim) that will help us examine the role that these “leftovers” play.Gefet Ep 196Zevachim 39Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz is in collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha. Learn more on ⁠⁠hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainWhy are there 2 levels of korbanot - higher sanctity (kodshei kodashim) and lesser sanctity (kodashim kalim)? Zevachim 37a-b discusses the grouping of firstborn, tithed animal and Pesach offerings regarding the rituals related to their blood. But this grouping is indicative of a larger category within korbanot, namely קדשים קלים - the lesser sanctity korbanot. What distinguishes those korbanot from high sanctity korbanot קדשי קדשים?Zevachim 37a-bDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurCan women schecht sacred animals? Can they even be a schochet? Join us in a fascinating and ancient controversy that continues from the Shulchan Aruch to the Rema until today.Gefet Ep 195Zevachim 32Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz is in collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha. Learn more on ⁠⁠hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainThe mishnah on Zevachim 32a clearly permits women to perform ritual slaughter even ab initio (lechatchila). And yet, this practice is rare if not impossible to find today. What happened, and can it be reversed? In this shiur, we will examine debates about this issue. Zevachim 32aDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

What makes someone fit to perform shechita — halachic skill, or gender identity?What matters more — mastering the laws and precision of the act,or the weight of tradition and communal acceptance?And what’s the difference between halachic kashrut of the shchita—and the public trust in what counts as “kosher”?Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval set out on a journey to ask: Who really gets to hold the knife — and is it possible that a woman can be a shochet?#DafYomi #MasechetZevachim #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on Hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainThe Gemara in Zevachim 24b requires that core aspects of the avodah (Temple worship) be done with the right hand or foot. We will use this as an opportunity to discuss the status of lefties in the Mikdash and in daily halakhic life. Zevachim 24bDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/

What defines the “arel” – is it the absence of circumcision, or a choice of a different identity?What matters more – the act of circumcision itself, or inner belonging?And what is the difference between an uncircumcised body and an uncircumcised heart?Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval set out on a journey to discover how the brit shapes identity – and whether the heart is no less important than the act.#DafYomi #MasechetZevachim #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on Hadran.org.il

Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainZevachim 17b-18a teaches us about the significance of the bigdei kehuna, the priest’s clothing. Performing the Temple sacrifices without wearing those clothes was forbidden, and a kohen may not wear the special clothing except on the Temple Mount (Har Habayit). On Yom Kippur, the clothing requirement is especially involved. In this shiur, we will use that clothing requirement as a lens through which to view Yom Kippur and the significance of the kohen’s clothes throughout the year. Zevachim 17b-18aDr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@hadran.org.ilFor more Din and Daf: https://hadran.org.il/channel/din-daf/