Daf Yomi with R’ Eli Stefansky (MDY) Daf Yomi Zevachim Daf 70 by R’ Eli Stefansky
Nov 23, 2025
R’ Eli Stefansky tackles the intriguing halachic nuances of forbidden animal fats and the differences in tumah removal between behemah and chaya. Delving into Mishnah, he debates whether melika or shechita affects treifah birds, highlighting a fascinating three-way machloikas. He also explores the concept of dayo in kal va-chomer logic, and presents eye-opening chiddush about deer fat being tamei. R’ Eli enriches the discussion with moral anecdotes and examines the implications of stacking prohibitions. It's a riveting exploration of ancient texts!
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Nightly Learning Builds Community
- R’ Eli Stefansky describes a nightly learning gathering in Borough Park that builds community and accountability.
- He emphasizes the host's personal service and incentives that keep bochurim engaged and coming back.
Use A GPT For Daf Yomi Accountability
- Aaron Derenfeld recommends using ChatGPT as an accountability partner to track Daf Yomi progress.
- He created a custom GPT that logs Daf, sends reminders, and records completion history.
Shechita Removes Tumah Even If Treifah Is Found
- If you shecht an animal and later find a treifah, the shechita still removes tumah according to everyone.
- The Mishnah establishes shechita's power to nullify tumah even when a treifah is discovered afterward.