1)

Why does the Torah write "Vehikriv mi'Zevach ha'Shelamim" and not "Vehikriv Mimenu"?

1.

Sifra: To teach us that if one Shechts the 'Shelamim she'Lo li'Shemo, it is nevertheless Kasher.

2)

What is the definition of "Cheilev" - as opposed to Shuman"?

1.

Ramban and Moshav Zekenim (both in Pasuk 9): 'Cheilev' is fatty membranes that peel off from the animal's flesh easily, whereas 'Shuman' is the fat that is closely attached to the flesh. 1


1

As the Pasuk indicates in Ha'azinu Devarim, 32:15 and in many other places (Ramban).

3)

What does "Cheilev asher al ha'Kerev" incorporate?

1.

Chulin, 93a: It incorportaes the Cheilav that is on the Hemses (the first stomach of the ruminate) and on the Beis ha'Kosos (the second stomach of the ruminate). 1


1

See Torah Temimah, note 21.

4)

What is "ve'es Kol ha'Cheilev ... " coming to include?

1.

Rashi #1 (citing R. Yishmael 1 in the Sifra): It comes to include even the Cheilev on the maw (the stomach) 2

2.

Rashi #2 (citing R. Akiva 3 in the Sifra): It comes to include the Cheilev on the intestines exclusively. 4 Refer to 3:3:1:1.

3.

Chulin, 49b: To qualify as Cheilev, the fat must be a. spread, b. a membrane and c. easily peeled - like the Cheilev that is on the maw. 5


1

Moshav Zekenim (citing R. Yishmael in Chulin, 49b): Just like the Cheilev covering the Kerev is a membrane that can be peeled off, also all such Cheilev (of a Shelamim is offered, and is forbidden to eat even in Chulin).

2

And certainly the Cheilev on the intestines (Sifsei Chachamim).

3

The Sifra actually switches the opinions

4

Since it can be peeled off easily. Refer to 3:3:2:3*

5

See Torah Temimah, note 20.

5)

Why must the Cheilev be burned on the Mizbe'ach?

1.

Moshav Zekenim #1: To atone for sin that one does amidst obesity - "va'Yishman Yeshurun va'Yiv'at" (Devarim 32:15). It is therefore considered as if the owner offered his own Cheilev on the Mizbe'ach.

2.

Moshav Zekenim #2: The Cheilev on the Kerev, which is full of excrement, should come and atone for the sin of a man full of reeking odors; the two kidneys, which counsel, for the kidneys that counsel sin and deceit, and the Yoseres ha'Kaved, for having hardened one's heart and ears.

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