Daf Yomi with R’ Eli Stefansky (MDY) Daf Yomi Zevachim Daf 78 by R’ Eli Stefansky
Dec 1, 2025
Delve into fascinating discussions about the intricacies of sacrificial laws, including the placement of animal limbs on the altar and the critical halachic rulings that follow. Discover evocative stories like chicken feet that illustrate these concepts beautifully. Explore Rebbe Leizer's assumptions about the kosher status of animal heads and how mixed blood can still qualify for ritual use. Dive into the complexities of pigul and the surprising halachic outcomes of mixing forbidden items. Each topic weaves a rich tapestry of ancient wisdom and practical application.
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Use Learning Apps Respectfully
- Use Torah apps productively while waiting in shul but avoid misuse during davening to prevent Marit Ayin.
- R’ Eli recommends brief, focused learning on your device when appropriate and respectful.
Animal Parts On The Mizbeach
- R’ Eli Stefansky shares a story about placing animal parts on the mizbeach to illustrate halachic assumptions.
- He tells a rov-and-chicken-feet tale to highlight how mishnah logic decides which parts are treated as kosher.
Pretend One Liquid Is Different
- R’ Eli explains that when two indistinguishable liquids mix (red wine and blood) we 'pretend' one is water to decide halacha.
- The Mishnah's 'royin' lets us treat similar items as different to apply dilution rules.