Daf Yomi with R’ Eli Stefansky (MDY) Daf Yomi Zevachim Daf 59 by R’ Eli Stefansky
Nov 12, 2025
The discussion kickstarts with an intriguing analysis of altar placement, focusing on Rabbi Yosi's unique perspective. Conflicting texts about the kiyar’s location spark curiosity, particularly its visibility from the Heichal. The podcast dives into the implications of doorway widths on placement decisions. A fascinating debate unfolds regarding the validity of allocated korbanot amid altar damage. The practical math behind altar dimensions adds a layer of depth, revealing how capacity impacts sacrificial practices!
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Family Connections And Community Sponsors
- R' Eli Stefansky recounts meeting relatives and discovering family connections in a lively opening exchange.
- He uses personal stories to warm up the audience and introduce community sponsors and events.
Why The Mizbeach Might Be Positioned North
- The Gemara's debate about the mizbeach placement hinges on visual lines of sight and ritual practicality.
- Placing the mizbeach north aligns ritual access for the heichal doorway and explains the four-amah rule.
Reconciling Verses To Locate The Kiyar
- Two biblical verses create a spatial contradiction for the kiyar's placement relative to the mizbeach and heichal.
- The Gemara resolves it by calculating sightlines, doorway widths, and usable mizbeach area.