Daf Yomi with R’ Eli Stefansky (MDY) Daf Yomi Zevachim Daf 75 by R’ Eli Stefansky
Nov 28, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of korbanot and the complexities of detecting hidden defects in animals. R' Eli shares personal stories, including the challenges of inspecting chickens for internal injuries. Discover intriguing perspectives on mixed offerings and the importance of proper procedures for blood application. Engage with thought-provoking debates about minimum measures and the connection between sprinkling and sacrifices. Delve into the rules surrounding bechor and the nuances of sanctity in mixed-status animals.
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Three Reasons Internal Defects Hide
- The Gemara offers three reasons you can't always identify an internal treifa from the outside.
- Each explanation (thorn vs. wolf, fall, maternal defect) yields different practical rulings.
Slaughterhouse Morning With His Father
- R’ Eli Stefansky recounts going with his father to inspect chickens at a slaughterhouse before Pesach to check for internal injuries.
- His father kashered chickens at home and a box of cookies ruined their Pesach kashering, ending the story humorously.
Chicken Bruises And Machine Damage
- R’ Eli describes watching chickens fall asleep and one flying wildly, illustrating why inspectors worry about internal injuries.
- He links a visible bruise to machine damage during defeathering, not necessarily to internal treifa.