SHTEI HA'LECHEM

1) In the Desert -

Were these Korbanos offered during the forty years in the desert? Was the day observed as a Yom Tov?

PREPARATION

2) One at a Time -

What is the reason that the two loaves must be kneaded separately, and that they must be baked separately?

3) Dimensions -

What were the dimensions of each loaf? What mnemonic helps us to remember them?

A "NEW OFFERING"

4) Or Old? -

The Shei ha'Lechem is supposed to be the first offering from the new crop of wheat. If it was made from last year's grain (Yashan), is it valid?

WAVING

5) Order -

In what order are the two lambs and loaves arranged for waving?

6) Intent -

What Kavanos does the Kohen have when waving the Shtei ha'Lechem? Is it unique among other Korbanos that require Tenufah?

SYMBOLISM

7) Torah -

What do the Shtei ha'Lechem and the accompanying Kivsei Atzeres symbolize? Which of these two Korbanos is essential for bringing the other, and what can we learn from this?

1. Yosef Da'as to Menachos 45:p4, ד"ה הלחם מעכב

8) Chametz -

Why are the Shtei ha'Lechem made as Chametz - unlike almost all other Korbanos?

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