מנחות צג 5786
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This episode of Daf Yomi: The 35 Minute Daf explores the intricate halachic discussion in Menachot 5786 regarding the obligations and limitations of a yoreish (heir) in performing smicha (laying of hands) on a korban. The episode delves into a Talmudic debate between Rabbi Yehuda and the Rabbanan over whether an heir performs smicha on his father's korban and whether he can create a tmura (substitution). The hosts explain that Rabbi Yehuda excludes the heir based on a specific interpretation of the three instances of 'karban' in the Torah, arguing that one of them is meant to exclude the father's korban. In contrast, the Rabbanan maintain that the heir does perform smicha, citing the principle of 'hamer yomer' to include the heir. The discussion expands to cover who is qualified to perform smicha, emphasizing that it requires da'as (mental awareness), thus excluding blind people, deaf-mutes, women, slaves, and non-Jews. The episode also examines the precise location of smicha (on the head, not the neck or back), the requirement of two hands, and the necessity of direct contact without any chatzitzah (interposition). The hosts clarify that smicha is a shomer mitzvah (remnant commandment), meaning the korban remains valid even if smicha is omitted, though the performance is still required for full fulfillment.
An heir (yoreish) performs smicha on his father's korban according to the Rabbanan, but Rabbi Yehuda excludes him based on a specific interpretation of the Torah's use of 'karban'.
Smicha must be performed with both hands directly on the animal's head, not on the neck, back, or sides, and cannot be done through a shliach (agent) or by a person lacking da'as.
Smicha is a shomer mitzvah—while the korban remains valid without it, the mitzvah is still required for full fulfillment.
The requirement for smicha to be done immediately before shechita (slaughtering) necessitates that both acts occur in the same location.
The principle 'hamer yomer' is used to include the heir in the performance of smicha and tmura, countering Rabbi Yehuda's exclusion.
Introduction to the Daf: Heir's Obligations in Smicha
The episode opens with a greeting and introduction to the day's daf, Menachot 5786, focusing on the halachic status of an heir (yoreish) in performing smicha on his father's korban. The hosts clarify the core dispute between Rabbi Yehuda and the Rabbanan regarding whether the heir is obligated to perform smicha and create a tmura.
Rabbi Yehuda's Exclusion of the Heir from Smicha and Tmura
The hosts analyze Rabbi Yehuda's reasoning for excluding the heir from performing smicha and tmura, based on the interpretation that one of the three 'karban' references in the Torah is specifically to exclude the father's korban. They explain how this interpretation contrasts with the Rabbanan's view, which uses 'hamer yomer' to include the heir.
Who Can Perform Smicha? The Role of Da'as and Physical Ability
“Smicha is a shomer mitzvah—while the korban remains valid without it, the mitzvah is still required for full fulfillment.”
The Location and Method of Smicha: Hands, Head, and Direct Contact
“It says, Allah Rosh, not on the neck. You got to put it on top of his head. Allah Rosh, not on his back. Allah Rosh, not on the breast of the animal. It's got to be literally on his head.”
Smicha as a Shomer Mitzvah and Its Relationship to Shechita
“The shchita must be immediately following the smicha. So he's saying yes, when you do smicha, you do the shchita. Why? Because the shchita must take place immediately after the smicha.”
“It says, Allah Rosh, not on the neck. You got to put it on top of his head. Allah Rosh, not on his back. Allah Rosh, not on the breast of the animal. It's got to be literally on his head.”
“The shchita must be immediately following the smicha. So he's saying yes, when you do smicha, you do the shchita. Why? Because the shchita must take place immediately after the smicha.”
“Smicha is a shomer mitzvah—while the korban remains valid without it, the mitzvah is still required for full fulfillment.”
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Korban
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Smicha
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Rabbi Yehuda
person
Rabbanan
person
Yoreish
person
Tmura
other
Shechita
other
Tenufa
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Rashi
person
Shliach
person
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