Mishnah 1
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1)

(a)According to the Tana Kama, what does the Mizbe'ach render Kodesh?

(b)Rebbi Yehoshua interprets this with regard to anything that is fit to go on the fire. What does Rabban Gamliel say?

(c)What, besides blood that became Pasul, does this include?

(d)In any event, whatever was never fit for the Mizbe'ach that becomes Pasul, must be taken down from the Mizbe'ach. To which category does the Kemitzah of a Minchah that was separated but not yet placed in a K'li Shareis belong?

1)

(a)According to the Tana Kama, the Mizbe'ach renders Kodesh - whatever is fit to be brought on it.

(b)Rebbi Yehoshua interprets this with regard to anything that is fit to go on the fire. Rabban Gamliel - anything that is fit to go on any part of the Mizbe'ach (See Tosfos Yom Tov).

(c)Besides blood that became Pasul, this includes Nesachim (the wine libation).

(d)In any event, whatever was never fit for the Mizbe'ach that becomes Pasul, must be taken down from the Mizbe'ach - including the Kemitzah of a Minchah that was separated but not yet placed in a K'li Shareis.

2)

(a)What distinction does Rebbi Shimon draw between a Pasul Korban that is brought on the Mizbe'ach and its Nesachim?

(b)Given that the source of the basic ruling ('Im Alah Lo Yeired') is the Olah, what is the reason for the distinction?

(c)What difference does it make whether the Korban is Kasher and the Nesachim, Pasul, or vice versa?

(d)What if both are Pasul?

(e)Like whom is the Halachah?

2)

(a)Rebbi Shimon rules that - whereas a Pasul Korban that is brought on the Mizbe'ach is not taken down, its Nesachim are.

(b)Given that the source of the basic ruling ('Im Alah Lo Yeired') is the Olah, the reason for the distinction is - because Nesachim are not similar to an Olah by virtue of the fact that they are not brought in their own right ...

(c)... irrespective of whether the Korban is Kasher and the Nesachim, Pasul, or vice versa (See Tosfos Yom Tov) ...

(d)... or even if both are Pasul.

(e)The Halachah is - like Rebbi Yehoshua.

Mishnah 2
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3)

(a)The first three items on the Tana's list of things that 'Im Alu, Lo Yerdu' are 'Lan, Tamei and Yotzei'. What is the definition of 'Lan'?

(b)If, according to Rabban Gamliel, 'Lan' refers to Dam, what does it refer to according to Rebbi Yehoshua?

(c)What is the reason for the Din of 'Lo Yerdu'?

(d)The next two sets of cases begin with 'Nishchat Chutz li'Zemano' and 'Kiblu Pesulim es Damo'. What follows ...

1. ... 'Nishchat Chutz li'Zemano'?

2. ... 'Kiblu Pesulim es Damo'?

3)

(a)The first three items on the Tana's list of things that 'Im Alu, Lo Yerdu' are 'Lan - (a Korban that remained off the Mizbe'ach until the morning), Tamei and Yotzei'.

(b)According to Rabban Gamliel, 'Lan' refers to Dam, according to Rebbi Yehoshua - Basar.

(c)The reason for the Din of 'Lo Yerdu' is - because once it arrives on the Mizbe'ach (seeing as it is basically fit for the Mizbe'ach) it becomes 'the bread of the Mizbe'ach'.

(d)The next two sets of cases begin with ...

1. ... 'Nishchat Chutz li'Zemano' - and is followed by 'Nishchat Chutz li'Mekomo' (See Tosfos Yom Tov), and ...

2. ... 'Kiblu Pesulim es Damo' - followed by 'Zarku es Damo'.

4)

(a)What does Rebbi Yehudah say about a Korban that was Shechted at night, whose blood was spilt or whose blood was taken out of the Azarah, if any of them are brought on to the Mizbe'ach?

(b)How does he learn this from the Pasuk in Tzav "Zos Toras ha'Olah Hi ha'Olah"?

4)

(a)Rebbi Yehudah rules that if a Korban that was Shechted at night, whose blood was spilt or whose blood was taken out of the Azarah, is brought on to the Mizbe'ach - it must be taken down.

(b)He learns this from the words "Zos" "Hi" and "ha'Olah" (in the Pasuk in Tzav "Zos Toras ha'Olah Hi ha'Olah" [See Tosfos Yom Tov]) - which are all Miy'utim (that come to exclude).

5)

(a)What does Rebbi Shimon say about the three latter cases?

(b)On which principle is it based?

(c)How does he then explain the Pasuk in Tzav?

(d)Like whom is the Halachah?

5)

(a)Rebbi Shimon says that - in those three cases too, 'Im Alu, Lo Yerdu' ...

(b)... based on the principle that - whatever became Pasul after it was already Kodesh, the Kodesh accepts it (See Tosfos Yom Tov), and only if the P'sul preceded the Kedushah does it not (in which case 'Im Alu, Yerdu' [See Tosfos Yom Tov]).

(c)He explains the Pasuk in Tzav to mean - 'This is the law of the Olah (there is one law that covers all those that are brought up on the Mizbe'ach - that once they are up, they are not taken down)'.

(d)The Halachah is - like Rebbi Yehudah.

Mishnah 3
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6)

(a)The first four items in the list of things that are not Pesulan ba'Kodesh are 'an animal that raped a person or that was raped by a man, Muktzah and Ne'evad'. What is the difference between 'Muktzah' and 'Ne'evad'?

(b)These are followed by Esnan and M'chir. What is 'M'chir'?

(c)And the Tana concludes the list with 'Kila'yim, T'reifah, Yotzei Dofen and Ba'alei-Mumin'. What is a 'Yotz'ei Dofen'?

6)

(a)The first four items in the list of things that are not Pesulan ba'Kodesh are 'an animal that raped a person or that was raped by a man (See Tosfos Yom Tov), Muktzah - (an animal that has been designated for Avodah-Zarah) and Ne'evad' (an animal that was actually worshipped).

(b)These are followed by Esnan and M'chir - Kelev (an animal that one received in exchange for a dog).

(c)And the Tana concludes the list with 'Kila'yim, T'reifah, Yotzei Dofen - 9an animal that is born by cesarean section) and Ba'alei-Mumin'.

7)

(a)What does Rebbi Akiva say about Ba'alei-Mumin?

(b)In fact, he is referring exclusively to the blemish of Dukin she'be'Ayin (a minor blemish in the eye [and similar blemishes]). What is the significance of 'Dukin she'be'Ayin'?

(c)With regard to which kind of blemish does Rebbi Akiva concede to the Chachamim that 'Im Alu, Yerdu'?

(d)Why is that?

7)

(a)Rebbi Akiva declares Ba'alei-Mumin Kasher.

(b)In fact, he is referring exclusively to the blemish of Dukin she'be'Ayin (a blemish in the eye [and similar blemishes]) - since they are Kasher by birds.

(c)Rebbi Akiva concedes that to the Chachamim that 'Im Alu, Yerdu' - by blemish which comprises a missing limb ...

(d)... because they render a bird Pasul.

8)

(a)What did Rebbi Chanina S'gan ha'Kohanim (or ben Antignos [See Tosfos Yom Tov) relate his father used to do with Ba'alei Mumin that were brought on the Mizbe'ach?

(b)Why is that?

(c)Like whom is the Halachah?

8)

(a)Rebbi Chanina S'gan ha'Kohanim (or ben Antignos [See Tosfos Yom Tov) reelated that - his father used to remove Ba'alei Mumin that were brought on the Mizbe'ach in a discreet manner ...

(b)... because to carry them down directly would be degrading Kodshim).

(c)The Halachah is like - Rebbi Chanina S'gan ha'Kohanim.

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9)

(a)What does the Mishnah say about ...

1. ... things that have been taken down from the Mizbe'ach, despite the ruling 'Im Alu, Lo Yerdu'?

2. ... Pasul animals that are brought on the Mizbe'ach whilst they are still alive?

(b)The author of the latter statement is Rebbi Akiva. To which sort of 'animals' is he referring?

(c)What is his reason?

9)

(a)The Mishnah rules that ...

1. ... things that have been taken down from the Mizbe'ach, despite the ruling 'Im Alu, Lo Yerdu' - should not be taken up again.

2. ... Pasul animals that are brought on the Mizbe'ach whilst they are still alive - must be taken down.

(b)The author of the latter statement is Rebbi Akiva. The 'animals' to which he is referring are - birds with a blemish in the eye ...

(c)His reason is - because the Mizbe'ach does not sanctify live animals.

10)

(a)The Mishnah also rules that if a live Olah is taken up on to the Mizbe'ach - it should be taken down again. Who is the author of the Mishnah and what is the case?

(b)The Tana only mentions it because of the Seifa. What does the Seifa say?

10)

(a)The Mishnah also rules that if a live Olah is taken up on to the Mizbe'ach - it should be taken down again. This Mishnah, which is unanimous is referring to a Kasher animal.

(b)The Tana only mentions it because of the Seifa which rules that - if it is nevertheless Shechted on the Mizbe'ach, it should be skinned and cut-up there before being placed on the Ma'arachah.

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11)

(a)In connection with things that are taken up on to the Mizbe'ach, what does the Mishnah say about the flesh of Kodshei Kodshim or of Kodshim Kalim, the leftovers of the Omer and of the Sh'tei ha'Lechem, the remains of the Menachos (after the Kometz has been taken from it) and the Ketores.

(b)What is the reason that covers all the items on the list?

(c)What is the difference between the last item on the list and all the others?

11)

(a)The Mishnah rules that the flesh of Kodshei Kodshim or of Kodshim Kalim, the leftovers of the Omer and of the Sh'tei ha'Lechem, the remains of the Menachos (after the Kometz has been taken from it and the Ketores - 'Im Alu, Yerdu' ...

(b)... because they do not belong on the Mizbe'ach (ha'Olah) ...

(c)... the last item on the list - because it is brought on the Mizbe'ach ha'Zahav; all the others - because they are eaten.

12)

(a)The Tana now presents another list with regard to the Din of 'Im Alu ... '. What does he say about ...

1. ... the wool of a lamb and the beard of a goat?

2. ... the bones, the sinews, the horns and the hooves of Kodshim animals that are brought on the Mizbe'ach?

(b)What is the significance of the head in the former ruling?

(c)What does the Tana learn from the Pasuk ...

1. ... in Vayikra "Vehiktir ha'Kohen es ha'Kol ha'Mizbe'chah"?

2. ... in Re'ei "Ve'asisa Olosecha ha'Basar ve'ha'Dam"?

12)

(a)The Tana now presents another list with regard to the Din of 'Im Alu ... '. He rules 'Im Alu, Lo Yerdu', with regard to ...

1. ... the wool of a lamb and the beard of a goat ...

2. ... the bones, the sinews, the horns and the hooves of Kodshim animals that are brought on the Mizbe'ach - provided they are still attached, the latter, to the Basar, the former, to the head ...

(b)... which we learn from a Pasuk, is placed on the Mizbe'ach completely intact. Otherwise, they must be taken down (even the wool of the lamb and the beard of the goat [See Tosfos Yom Tov).

(c)The Tana learns from the Pasuk ...

1. ... in Vayikra "Vehiktir ha'Kohen es ha'Kol ha'Mizbe'chah" that - as long as the above items are still attached, 'Im Alu, Lo Yerdu', and from the Pasuk ...

2. ... in Re'ei "Ve'asisa Olosecha ha'Basar ve'ha'Dam" that - if they are detached 'Im Alu, Yerdu'.

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13)

(a)The Mishnah says 've'Chulan she'Pak'u me'al ha'Mizbe'ach', 'Lo Yachzir'. What does 'Pak'u' mean?

(b)What does 've'Chulan' refer to?

(c)How do we interpret 'Lo Yachzir'?

(d)What does the Mishnah say about a coal that falls off the Mizbe'ach?

13)

(a)The Mishnah says 've'Chulan she'Pak'u me'al ha'Mizbe'ach Lo Yachzir'. 'Pak'u' means that - they fell off the Mizbe'ach (See Tosfos Yom Tov) ...

(b)... with reference - a. to the Pesulim about which the Mishnah rules 'Im Alu, Li yerdu' and b. to the things About which the Tana ruled earlier that they go on the Mizbe'ach provided they are still attached (See Tosfos Yom Tov).

(c)We interpret 'Lo Yachzir' to mean that - one is not obligated to return them (See Tosfos Yom Tov).

(d)The Mishnah issues the same ruling in connection with a coal that falls off the Mizbe'ach.

14)

(a)When must limbs that fall off the Mizbe'ach be returned and when is it not necessary to do so?

(b)What other distinction does the Tana draw between limbs that fall off the Mizbe'ach before midnight and after midnight?

14)

(a)Limbs that fall off the Mizbe'ach - before midnight must be returned; but if they fell off after midnight, it is not necessary (See Tosfos Yom Tov) to do so.

(b)By the same token, the Tana rules that - limbs that fall off the Mizbe'ach before midnight are subject to Me'ilah, but not those that fall off after midnight.

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15)

(a)What is the Kevesh?

(b)What does the Mishnah say about ...

1. ... the Kevesh sanctifying what one places on it?

2. ... K'lei Shareis sanctifying what one places in them?

(c)We learn that the Mizbe'ach sanctifies from the Pasuk in Pikudei "ve'Kidashta es ha'Mizbe'ach, Vehayah ha'Mizbe'ach Kodesh Kodashim". What do we learn from ...

1. ... the word "es"?

2. ... the Pasuk in Ki Sissa "Kol ha'Noge'a bahem Yikdash"?

15)

(a)the Kevesh is - the ramp that leads up to the Mizbe'ach.

(b)The Mishnah states that just as the Mizbe'ach sanctifies whatever is fit to go on it, so too, does ...

1. ... the Kevesh, and that just as the Mizbe'ach and the Kevesh sanctify whatever is fit to go on them, so too, do the ...

2. ... K'lei Shareis - sanctify whatever is fit to go inide them (See Tosfos Yom Tov).

(c)We learn that the Mizbe'ach sanctifies from the Pasuk in Pikudei "ve'Kidashta es ha'Mizbe'ach, Vehayah ha'Mizbe'ach Kodesh Kodashim", and from ...

1. ... the word "es" that - the Kevesh is, too.

2. ... the Pasuk in Ki Sissa "Kol ha'Noge'a bahem Yikdash" that - the K'lei Shareis also sanctify whatever is fit to go inside them.

16)

(a)What distinction does the Tana draw between vessels that are made to hold liquids and vessels that are made to hold solids?

(b)If the former refers to dishes and bowls that hold blood, wine an oil, what do two latter ones used for?

(c)What if one places solids in the former and liquids in the latter?

16)

(a)The Tana rules that vessels that are made to hold liquids - sanctify liquids, whereas vessels that are made to hold solids - sanctify solids.

(b)The former refers to dishes and bowls that hold blood, wine an oil (See Tosfos Yom Tov), the two latter ones - to hold the Isaron (tenth of an Eifah) and half Isaron of the Menachos (See Tosfos Yom Tov).

(c)Solids that one places in the former and liquids in the latter - do not become sanctified.

17)

(a)On what condition do K'lei Shareis that have a hole still sanctify?

(b)What does one do if ...

1. ... K'lei Shareis have a hole?

2. ... K'lei Shareis knives have become blunt?

3. ... Bigdei Kehunah are dirty?

(c)What does one do with the latter?

(d)What is the common reason for the three rulings?

17)

(a)K'lei Shareis that have a hole still sanctify - provided they are still fit to be used for their original purpose.

(b)If ...

1. ... K'lei Shareis have a hole ...

2. ... K'lei Shareis knives have become blunt, or if ...

3. ... Bigdei Kehunah are dirty - one simply manufactures new ones.

(c)One uses the latter - to make wicks for the Menorah and the lamps that were used at the Simchas Beis ha'Sho'evah.

(d)The common reason for the three rulings - is the principle 'There is no poverty in a location of wealth.

18)

(a)What does the Mishnah say about the Mizbe'ach that has a defect?

(b)How does one gauge as to whether the defects invalidates the Mizbe'ach or not?

(c)What do we learn in this connection, from the Pasuk in Yisro (in connection with the Mizbe'ach ha'Olah) "ve'Asisa alav es Olosecha ve'es Shelamecha"?

(d)What if the animal was already Shechted when the Mizbe'ach becomes Pasul?

(e)Why can the Pasuk not be understood literally?

18)

(a)The Mishnah rules that if the Mizbe'ach has a defect - it is Pasul'

(b)Any defect that invalidates a Shechitah knife (whatever can be detected by running a thumbnail along it) - also invalidates the Mizbe'ach.

(c)We learn in this connection, from the Pasuk in Yisro (in connection with the Mizbe'ach ha'Olah) "ve'Asisa alav es Olosecha ve'es Shelamecha" that - when the Mizbe'ach is Pasul, all Kodshim that have been Shechted in the Azarah are Pasul (See Tosfos Yom Yov), too ...

(d)... even if the animal was already Shechted when the Mizbe'ach becomes Pasul (Ibid.).

(e)The Pasuk cannot be understood literally - since Kodshim are Shechted in the Azarah, not on the Mizbe'ach.

19)

(a)The current Dinim pertain to Korbanos at the time when the Mizbe'ach is Pasul. What does the Tana say about Sheyarei Menachos (the leftovers of a Minchah that are normally eaten by the Kohanim?

(b)How do we learn it from the Pasuk in Shemini "ve'Ichluhah Matzos Eitzel ha'Mizbe'ach"?

19)

(a)The current Dinim pertain to Korbanos at the time when the Mizbe'ach is Pasul. The Tana says the same - about Sheyarei Menachos (the leftovers of a Minchah that are normally eaten by the Kohanim).

(b)We learn it from the Pasuk in Shemini "ve'Ichluhah Matzos Eitzel ha'Mizbe'ach" - which, by tradition, speaks specifically about when the Mizbe'ach is Kasher, but not when it is Pasul.

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