Daf Yomi with R’ Eli Stefansky (MDY) Daf Yomi Zevachim Daf 69 by R’ Eli Stefansky
Nov 22, 2025
Join an engaging discussion as R’ Eli Stefansky explores the intricate rules of melika, revealing how even improper acts can have halachic power. Discover the surprising implications of using a knife versus genuine melika and the varying consequences of touching versus mouth contact with tumah. Delve into the fascinating debate on bird defects that invalidate melika and learn about the complexities of pigul and nevelah. R’ Eli skillfully bridges ancient teachings with modern interpretations, making for an enlightening listening experience.
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Melika's Purifying Power Varies
- Melika can remove tumah (ritual impurity) in some borderline cases even when performed imperfectly.
- The Mishnah explores which actors and methods still grant enough power to purify the animal.
Who, How, And Where Matter For Tumah
- The Mishnah treats different actors (onan, Yisrael, knife-user) distinctly for melika and tumah consequences.
- Touching, mouth-contact, and who performs the act change whether tumah attaches and how severe it is.
Don't Substitute A Knife For Melika
- Avoid using a knife to perform melika because halakha treats it as ineffective and the animal remains tameh (impure).
- Use the correct method (melika with the nail) and place to ensure ritual purity according to the Mishnah.