(a)What does the Memuneh invite the Kohanim to do once they arrive in the Lishkas ha'Gazis?
(b)The first item on the list of 'Avodos' that he announces is 'who will Shecht' the Korban Tamid. Why ought this really not to be included?
(c)Then why do they include it?
(d)The next item on the list is 'Who will perform the Zerikah'. Which Avodah does this incorporate?
(e)Then why did the Memuneh announce 'Mi Zorek', and not 'Mi Mekabel'?
1)
(a)Once the Kohanim arrive in the Lishkas ha'Gazis, the Memuneh invites them - to participate in the (second) Payas as to who will perform the Avodos of the Korban Tamid.
(b)The first item on the list of 'Avodos' that he announces is 'who will Shecht' the Korban Tamid, which ought really not to be included in the list - seeing as the Shechitah can be performed by a Zar ...
(c)... and the reason that they included it is - because, since it is the first 'Avodah' to be performed, it is dear to the Kohanim, who would therefore quarrel over who will perform it.
(d)The next item on the list is 'Who will perform the Zerikah' - incorporating the Kabalas ha'Dam ...
(e)... and the reason that the Memuneh announces 'Mi Zorek', and not 'Mi Mekabel' is - because the Zerikah is the main Avodah.
2)
(a)By the same token, which two Avodos does 'Who will remove the ashes from the Mizbe'ach ha'Penimi' and 'Who will clean out the Menorah' incorporate?
(b)Why does the Memuneh announce them and not 'Who will burn the Ketores' and 'Who will kindle the Menorah'?
(c)Seeing as in fact, Dishun Mizbe'ach ha'Penimi and Dishun ha'Menorah precede the Shechitah and the Zerikah, why did the Mishnah invert the order?
2)
(a)By the same token, 'Who will remove the ashes from the Mizbe'ach ha'Penimi' and 'Who will clean out the Menorah' incorporate - 'Who will bring the Ketores' and 'Who will light the Menorah' (See Tosfos Yom Tov & Hagahos Rosh Traub), respectively ...
(b)... and the reason that the Memuneh announces them and not 'Who will burn the Ketores' and 'Who will kindle the Menorah' is - because they constitute the beginning of the Avodah.
(c)Despite the fact that Dishun Mizbe'ach ha'Penimi and Dishun ha'Menorah precede the Shechitah and the Zerikah, the Mishnah inverts the order - because the Shechitah and the Zerikah the Ikar Avodah of the Korban Tamid.
3)
(a)The Memuneh follows with a list of who carries the various limbs of the Tamid on to the ramp, beginning with 'the head, one hind leg, the two forelegs and the Ukatz'. What is another name for the 'Ukatz'?
(b)The next three on the list are the other hind leg, the Geirah (the neck) and the two flanks. Why does the Tana refer to the neck as the 'Geirah'?
(c)Which three limbs does the Geirah incorporate?
(d)And what does the chest incorporate?
3)
(a)The Memuneh follows with a list of who carries the various limbs of the Tamid on to the ramp, beginning with 'the head, one hind leg, the two forelegs and the Ukatz' - alias the Alyah (the fat-tail [See Tosfos Yom Tov]).
(b)The next three on the list are the other hind leg, the Geirah (the neck) and the two flanks. The Tana refers to the neck as the 'Geirah' - because it passes its cud (Geirah) through the neck.
(c)The Geirah incorporates - the lungs (together with the windpipe), the liver (See Tosfos Yom Tov) and heart ...
(d)... whereas the chest incorporates - the layer of fat that faces the ground.
4)
(a)Which is the last part of the lamb to be carried on to the ramp?
(b)Two of the three last items that the Memuneh announces are 'Who will bring the So'les' and 'Who will bring the (Minchas) Chavitin (of the Kohen Gadol)'. What is the last item on the list?
(c)What is the significance of the flour and the wine?
4)
(a)The last part of the lamb to be carried on to the ramp is - the Kirbayim (the innards).
(b)Two of the three last items that the Memuneh announces are 'Who will bring the So'les' and 'Who will bring the (Minchas) Chavitin (of the Kohen Gadol)'. The last item on the list is - the wine.
(c)The flour and the wine - comprise the Minchas Nesachim that accompanies the Tamid.
5)
(a)To which Avodah is the Tana referring when he concludes 'Zachah Mi she'Zachah'?
(b)Why does the Kohen on whom the Payas falls perform the Zerikah and not the Shechitah, which precedes it?
(c)Which Avodah does the Kohen who is standing next to him perform?
5)
(a)When the Tana concludes 'Zachah Mi she'Zachah', he is referring to - the Zerikah.
(b)The Kohen on whom the Payas falls performs the Zerikah and not the Shechitah, which precedes it - because the Zerikah is the main Avodah.
(c)The Kohen who is standing next to him performs - the Shechitah.
6)
(a)How many Kohanim perform the above Avodos all in all?
(b)This means that the fifth through to the ninth Kohen each carry two limbs. Which is the only part of the lamb that is carried on its own?
(c)Of the five Kohanim that carry two limbs, one carries the head and one hind leg, one the two forelegs, one the Ukatz and the other hind leg, one the chest and the Geirah and one the two flanks. How many Kohanim carry the flour, the Chavitei Kohen Gadol and the wine on to the ramp?
6)
(a)All in all - thirteen Kohanim perform the above Avodos.
(b)This means that the fifth through to the ninth Kohen each carry two limbs. The only part of the lamb that is carried on its own is - the innards.
(c)Of the five Kohanim that carry two limbs, one carries the head and one hind leg, one the two forelegs, one the Ukatz and the other hind leg, one the chest and the Geirah and one the two flanks. Three Kohanim - carry the flour, the Chavitei Kohen Gadol and the wine on to the ramp.
Mishnah 2
7)
(a)The Memuneh then instructs the Kohanim to go and see whether the time of Shechitah has arrived. Where does the Kohen who chooses to do so go to find out?
(b)What do we learn from the Pasuk in Emor "be'Yom Zivchachem"?
(c)The one who sees that Amud ha'Shachar has arrived announces Barkai. What does 'Barkei' mean?
7)
(a)The Kohen goes to a high point in the Beis Mikdash in order to see whether the time of Shechitah has arrived.
(b)We learn from the Pasuk in Emor "be'Yom Zivchachem" - that one may not Shecht the Korban Tamid before Amud ha'Shachar.
(c)The one who sees that Amud ha'Shachar has arrived announces 'Barkai', which means - that the eastern horizon has brightened.
8)
(a)What does the Memuneh announce, according to Masya ben Shmuel?
(b)The other Kohanim ask him whether it has reached up to Chevron. What does he reply?
(c)What is the significance of Chevron in this context?
(d)Like whom is the Halachah?
8)
(a)According to Masya ben Shmuel, the Memuneh announces - that 'the entire eastern horizon has lit up!'
(b)The other Kohanim ask him whether it has reached up to Chevron', to which he replies - 'Yes, it has'.
(c)The significance of Chevron in this context is - that one mentions the merits of the Avos who are buried there.
(d)The Halachah is - like Masya ben Shmuel.
Mishnah 3
9)
(a)From where does the Memuneh then instruct the Kohanim (See Tosfos Yom Tov) to fetch a lamb?
(b)What is the lamb for?
(c)Whereabouts in the Azarah is the Lishkas ha'Tela'im situated?
(d)How many other rooms are situated there?
9)
(a)The Memuneh then instructs the Kohanim (See Tosfos Yom Tov) to fetch a lamb - from the Lishkas ha'Tela'im ...
(b)... to bring as the Korban Tamid shel Shachar.
(c)The Lishkas ha'Tela'im is situated - on the northwest of the Azarah (See Tosfos Yom Tov DH 've'Harei Kishkas ... ').
(d)Three other rooms are situated there (See Tosfos Yom Tov Ibid.).
10)
(a)The second room in the Beis-ha'Mokad is the 'Lishkas ha'Chosamos' (the room of the discs). To whom does the Memuneh on the Chosamos give the discs?
(b)What does the recipient then do with the disc that he receives?
(c)The third is the Lishkas Beis-ha'Mokad. Why is it called by that name?
(d)What do they prepare in the fourth room?
10)
(a)The second room in the Beis-ha'Mokad is the 'Lishkas ha'Chosamos' (the room of the discs). The Memuneh on the Chosamos gives the discs - to whoever gives him money to purchase the wine, flour and oil for his Nesech as described in Shekalim).
(b)The recipient then - takes the disc that he receives - to the Memuneh of the wine, flour and oil of the Nesachim, who gives him the components of his Nesech (as described there).
(c)The third is the Lishkas Beis-ha'Mokad (See Tosfos Yom Tov DH ve'Achas Lishkas ... ') - which is called by that name - on account of the fire that burned there constantly (See Tiferes Yisrael).
(d)In the fourth room, they prepare - the loaves for the Lechem ha'Panim (See previous and current Tosfos Yom Tov).
Mishnah 4
11)
(a)The Kohanim then proceed to the Lishkas ha'Keilim. What do they take out of there?
(b)According to the Yerushalmi in Chagigah, what does this number represent?
(c)Before Shechting the lamb of the Tamid, they water it in a golden vessel. Some explain that it is not really made of gold. What is it then made of?
(d)If it really is, why do they need to use such a precious vessel to water a lamb?
(e)Why is it necessary to water the lamb in the first place?
11)
(a)The Kohanim then proceed to the Lishkas ha'Keilim, from which they take out - the ninety-three silver and golden K'lei Shareis.
(b)According to the Yerushalmi in Chagigah, this number represents - the ninety-three times that the Name of Hash-m appears in Chagai, Zecharyah and Mal'achi (See Tosfos Yom Tov).
(c)Before Shechting the lamb of the Tamid, they water it in a golden vessel. Some explain that it is not really made of gold - but of a high-quality copper that resembles gold.
(d)If it really is, they need to use such a precious vessel to water a lamb - based on the principle 'Ein Aniyus be'Makom Ashirus (There is no poverty in a location of wealth)'.
(e)It is necessary to water the lamb in the first place - because it makes it facilitates the skinning process.
12)
(a)What do the Kohanim finally do with the lamb prior to Shechting it, even though it was already examined?
(b)How many days before Shechting the Tamid must it be examined?
(c)From where do we learn this?
(d)How do they examine it, bearing in mind that it is not yet light?
12)
(a)Prior to Shechting the lamb, the Kohanim finally examine it, even though it was already examined ...
(b)... four days before the Shechitah (See Tiferes Yisrael).
(c)We learn this from - the Korban Pesach in Egypt (See Tosfos Yom Tov).
(d)Bearing in mind that it is not yet light, they examine it - by the light of torches.
Mishnah 5
13)
(a)Where does the Kohen who has been Zocheh to Shecht the Tamid now take it?
(b)Who follows him?
(c)Whereabouts is the Beis-ha'Mitbachayim situated?
(d)Why is it necessary to Shecht the lamb of the Tamid there?
13)
(a)The Kohen who has been Zocheh to Shecht the Tamid now takes it - to the Beis ha'Mitbachayim ...
(b)... followed by - the Kohanim who merited carrying the limbs on to the ramp.
(c)The Beis-ha'Mitbachayim is situated - to the north of the Mizbe'ach.
(d)It is necessary to Shecht the lamb of the Tamid there - since the Tamid is an Olah which requires Tzafon.
14)
(a)How many short pillars are there in the Beis-ha'Mitbachayim?
(b)What are they made of?
(c)What is placed on top of each pillar?
14)
(a)There are - eight short pillars in the Beis-ha'Mitbachayim ...
(b)... made of - stone.
(c)On top of each pillar is placed (See Tosfos Yom Tov)[ - a tall block of cedar-wood.
15)
(a)What is fixed into each of the wooden posts?
(b)How many rows of hooks are fixed on each post (one on above the other)?
(c)What purpose do the hooks serve?
15)
(a)Fixed into each of the wooden posts - metal hooks.
(b)Three rows of hooks are fixed on each post (one above the other [See Tiferes Yisrael]) ...
(c)... on which they hang the animals to be skinned.
16)
(a)What do they place among the pillars to prevent the animals from dragging on the floor during the skinning?
(b)Why are the tables made of marble, and not of gold, in keeping with the principle 'Ein Aniyus be'Makom Ashirus'?
(c)What other purpose do the tables serve?
16)
(a)To prevent the animals from dragging on the floor during the skinning (See Tosfos Yom Tov & Tiferes Yisrael), they place marble tables among the pillars.
(b)The tables are made of marble and not of gold (in keeping with the principle 'Ein Aniyus be'Makom Ashirus') - because the heat relayed by gold would cause the animal to decay, whereas marble keeps the animal cold.
(c)The tables are also used - to wash the innards of the animals (See Tosfos Yom Tov).
Mishnah 6
17)
(a)Which two Kohanim perform their Avodah prior to the Shechitah?
(b)What are they holding in their hands besides the Teni and the Kuz?
(c)What is the ...
1. ... 'Teni'?
2. ... 'Kuz'?
(d)What are they both made of?
(e)The Mishnah describes the former as 'similar to a large Tarkav' and the latter, as a large golden jar . Bearing in mind the connotation of 'similar to', how much does it hold?
17)
(a)The two Kohanim who perform their Avodah prior to the Shechitah are - the ones who clear the ashes from the Mizbe'ach ha'Penimi and from the Menorah.
(b)Besides the Teni and the Kuz, they are holding in their hands - two keys.
(c)The ...
1. ... 'Teni' is - large basket-like container, and the ...
2. ... 'Kuz' - a jar ...
(d)... both made of - gold.
(e)The Mishnah describes the former as 'similar to a large (See Tosfos Yom Tov) Tarkav' and the latter, as a large golden jar. Bearing in mind the connotation of 'similar to' , it holds - two and a half Kabin (and not three, which is what 'Tarkav' means).
18)
(a)The two keys opened the northern Pishpesh (which will be discusses in the next Mishnah). What is a 'Pishesh'?
(b)What does the Tana mean when he says, regarding ...
1. ... one of the keys 'Yored le'Amas ha'Shechi'?
2. ... the second key 'Pose'ach Keivan'?
18)
(a)The two keys opened the northern Pishpesh (which will be discusses in the next Mishnah). A 'Pishesh' is - a small doorway.
(b)When the Tana mean says, regarding ...
1. ... one of the keys 'Yored le'Amas ha'Shechi', he means - that the Kohen had to put his arm all the way in order to open it.
2. ... the second key 'Pose'ach Keivan' means - that it opens easily.
Mishnah 7
19)
(a)The Kohen with the keys makes his way to the entrance of the Heichal. How thick are the walls of the Heichal?
(b)How many ...
1. ... gates does the entrance to the Heichal comprise?
2. ... Pishp'shin flank it?
(c)What purpose does the southern Pishpesh serve?
(d)Which Navi explains that it was to remain closed and that "no man may use it, only Hash-m, the G-d of Yisrael"?
(e)How does the Kohen open the northern Pishpesh with the first key?
19)
(a)The Kohen with the keys makes his way to the entrance of the Heichal, whose walls are - six Amos thick.
(b)Four ...
1. ... gates comprise the entrance to the Heichal, and ...
2. ... it is flanked by two Pishp'shin.
(c)The southern Pishpesh - serves no (visible) purpose at all.
(d)In fact - the Navi Yechezkel explains that it was to remain closed and that "no man may use it, only Hash-m, the G-d of Yisrael".
(e)The Kohen opens the northern Pishpesh with the first key - by stretching his arm into the space in the wall, and inserting the key from the Ta (which we are about to discuss).
20)
(a)After opening the Pishpesh using both keys, the Kohen enters the Heichal via the Ta. What is the 'Ta'?
(b)Where does he go upon entering the Heichal?
(c)He then removes the Neger, which might mean the bolt that joins the two inner gates and prevents entry from the Azarah. What else might it mean?
(d)He removes the Poschos and opens the gates. What are the 'Poschos'?
(e)At which point does the Kohen who Shechts the Tamid perform the Shechitah?
20)
(a)After opening the Pishpesh using both keys, the Kohen enters the Heichal via the Ta - the small room that led from inside the wall to the Heichal.
(b)Upon entering the Heichal - turns left and walks the short distance to the main gate.
Mishnah 8
21)
(a)How far away could they hear the opening of the gates of the Heichal and the musical instrument playing in the Beis-ha'Mikdash called the Magreifah?
(b)What exactly was the 'Magreifah'? What was special about it?
(c)How far is Yericho from Yerushalayim?
21)
(a)They could hear the opening of the gates of the Heichal and the musical instrument playing in the Beis-ha'Mikdash called the Magreifah as far away as - Yericho.
(b)The 'Magreifah' was - a kind of ten-holed flute, each hole was able to produce a hundred different notes (See Tosfos Yom Tov).
(c)Yericho is - ten Parsah (forty Mil) from Yerushalayim.
22)
(a)They could also hear the noise of the Muchni that ben Katin made. Who was ben Katin?
(b)What ...
1. ... was the 'Muchni'?
2. ... was it made of?
3. ... purpose did it serve?
(c)When did they hear the Muchni?
22)
(a)They could also hear the noise of the Muchni that ben Katin - (a Kohen Gadol in the era of the second Beis-ha'Mikdash) made.
(b)The ...
1. ... 'Muchni' was - a wheel ...
2. ... made of wood ...
3. ... by mens of which the Kohanim would lower the Kiyor into the pit of water in the Azarah each night, thereby preventing the water from becoming Pasul be'Linah.
(c)They heard the Muchni - as it was being turned to lift the Kiyor out of the pit each morning (See Tosfos Yom To).
23)
(a)Among the other things that they could hear in Yericho were Gevini K'ruz and the sound of the flute playing in the Beis-ha'Mikdash. What was 'Gevini K'ruz'?
(b)Which other instrument could they hear as far away as Yericho?
(c)How far away could they hear the Levi'im singing and the sound of the Shofar?
(d)According to others, what could they also hear the Kohen Gadol saying on Yom Kipur?
(e)They were also able to smell the burning of the Ketores each day. What did Rebbi Eliezer ben Divlai attest concerning his father's goats that were in Har Michvar (a town that was far from Yerushalayim)?
23)
(a)Among the other things that they could hear in Yericho were Gevini K'ruz - (a Kohen by the name of Gevini announcing each morning 'Rise Kohanim, to perform the Avodah!') and the sound of the flute playing in the Beis-ha'Mikdash.
(b)They could also hear - the cymbals ...
(c)... the Levi'im singing and the sound of the Shofar (See Tosfos Yom Tov) from - Yericho ...
(d)... and, according to others, the Kohen Gadol - calling out the Name of Hash-m on Yom Kipur (See Tosfos Yom Tov).
(e)They were also able to smell the burning of the Ketores each day. Rebbi Eliezer ben Divlai attested that the smell of the Ketores used to cause his father's goats that were in Har Michvar (a town that was far from Yerushalayim) - to actually sneeze.
Mishnah 9
24)
(a)Which K'li does the Kohen who merited the Dishun Mizbe'ach ha'Penimi now take with him upon entering the Heichal?
(b)Where does he put it?
(c)How does he get the ashes from the Mizb'ach into the Teni?
(d)What does he then do with the Teni after sweeping the remaining ashes into it?
24)
(a)Upon entering the Heichal, the Kohen who merited the Dishun Mizbe'ach ha'Penimi now takes with him - the Teni ...
(b)... and puts it on the floor of the Heichal (in front of the Mizbe'ach).
(c)He gets the ashes from the Mizb'ach into the Teni - hand-full by hand-full.
(d)After sweeping the remaining ashes into it, he then - leaves it where it is (See Tosfos Yom Tov) and exits the Heichal.
25)
(a)When will he take it out of the Heichal?
(b)Where will they deposit both lots of ashes?
(c)When the Kohen who merited the Dushun ha'Menorah enters the Heichal (holding the Kuz), which two lamps does he find still burning?
(d)According to this Tana, which direction does the Menorah face?
25)
(a)He will take it out of the Heichal later after the Avodah of the Korban Tamid (See Tosfos Yom Tov), at the same time that the Kohen who merited the Dishun ha'Menorah, after preparing the two eastern lamps, will take out the ashes from the Menorah (See Tiferes Yisrael).
(b)They will deposit both lots of ashes - at the Beis-ha'Deshen (the spot beside the ramp where the T'rumas ha'Deshen is placed).
(c)When the Kohen who merited the Dushun ha'Menorah enters the Heichal (holding the Kuz), where he finds - the two eastern lamps still burning.
(d)According to this Tana, the Menorah faces east to west (See Tosfos Yom Tov (DH 'u'Meni'ach ... ').
26)
(a)The Kohen may well find other lamps burning too. So why does the Mishnah mention specifically the two eastern ones?
(b)What other reason is therefor this, based on the Seifa 'Matz'an she'Kavu ... '?
(c)What exactly does the 'Hatavas ha'Neiros', which he now performs with the five western lamps, entail?
(d)What does he do with the remainder of the oil, the burnt-out wicks and the ashes that he removes from the lamps?
(e)When will he complete the Hatavas ha'Neiros?
26)
(a)The Kohen may well find other lamps burning too; and the reason that the Mishnah mentions specifically the two eastern ones is - because those two he leaves burning, whereas the other five, even if they are still burning, he extinguishes them and cleans them out ...
(b)... and on account of the Seifa 'Matz'an she'Kavu ... ' (which we explain shortly and) - which does not apply to any of the other lamps.
(c)The 'Hatavas ha'Neiros', which he now performs with the five western lamps, entails - cleaning out the remaining oil, the burnt-out wicks and the ashes, and placing fresh oil and wicks in their place.
(d)The remainder of the oil, the burnt-out wicks and the ashes that he removes from the lamps - he places in the Kuz.
(e)He will complete the Hatavas ha'Neiros - after the Shechitah and the Zerikas ha'Dam of the Tamid.
27)
(a)What do we learn from the Lashon "ba'Boker ba'Boker" that is written in Parshas Ki Sissa next to the Hatavas Neiros?
(b)Why does the Kohen then prepare five lamps and then two, and not the other way round?
(c)In that case, why does he not first prepare six lamps and then one?
27)
(a)We learn from the Lashon "ba'Boker ba'Boker" that is written in Parshas Ki Sissa next to the Hatavas Neiros - that the Avodah of Hatavas ha'Neiros must be divided into two (as we just explained).
(b)The reason that the Kohen then prepare five lamps and then two, and not the other way round is - because having begun the Mitzvah, it stands to reason that one prepares the majority of the lamps immediately (though it is not clear why he does not then light first four and then, three).
(c)He cannot first prepare six lamps and then one - because the Lashon "be'Heitivo es ha'Neiros" indicates that less than two lamps is not considered Hatavah.
28)
(a)What differed prior to the death of Shimon ha'Tzadik?
(b)Why is that?
(c)What has this got to do with the Pasuk in Emor "mi'Chutz le'Faroches ha'Eidus"?
(d)Why did they leave the Ner ha'Ma'aravi burning until the evening?
(e)Why the second lamp?
28)
(a)Prior to the death of Shimon ha'Tzadik, when it came to the second Hatavah, they would extinguish and prepare only the extreme eastern lamp, leaving the second lamp (the Ner ha'Ma'aravi) ,,,
(b)... because miraculously, the Ner ha'Ma'aravi burned constantly ...
(c)... in fulfillment of the Pasuk in Emor "mi'Chutz le'Paroches ha'Eidus" - 'testimony that the Shechinah rested in Yisrael'.
(d)So they would leave the Ner ha'M'aravi burning until the evening - to demonstrate the miracle ...
(e)... the second lamp and not the first one - because the Torah writes there "lifnei Hash-m" and the Ner Mizrachi, which was the furthest away from the Kodesh Kodshim, did not fit into that category.
29)
(a)What procedure did they therefore follow with regard to the Ner ha'Ma'aravi?
(b)Which miracle were they demonstrating?
(c)On what grounds did they perform the second Hatavah with the Ner ha'Mizrachi only, in spite of the Pasuk "be'Heitivo es ha'Neiros" (in the plural)?
(d)Based on which principle did they leave the two eastern lamps for the second Hatavah and not the two extreme western ones (Note, the question is unclear, seeing as it was the Ner ha'Ma'aravi that was still burning in the morning)?
29)
(a)The procedure that they followed was - to prepare only the Ner ha'Mizrachi for the second Hatavah, leaving the Ner ha'Ma'aravi burning until the evening, when they would kindle all the other lamps from it and then extinguish it, prepare it and kindle it afresh.
(b)The miracle there were demonstrating was - that although they placed the same amount of oil in it as in the other lamps and it was the first lamp to be lit, it would continue to burn after the others had gone out.
(c)They performed the second Hatavah with the Ner ha'Mizrachi only, in spite of the Pasuk "be'Heitivo es ha'Neiros" (in the plural) - because demonstrating the miracle was a greater consideration.
(d)And the reason that they left the two eastern lamps for the second Hatavah and not the two extreme western ones (Note, the question is unclear, seeing as it was the Ner ha'Ma'aravi that was still burning in the morning) is - due to the principle 'Ein Ma'avirin al ha'Mitzvos', in which case they would have to begin kindling the lamps with the Ner ha'Ma'aravi, which was the first western lamp that they arrived at when entering the Heichal.
30)
(a)What does the Kohen do if, after the death of Shimon ha'Tzadik, he finds the two eastern lamps extinguished?
(b)How does he achieve this?
(c)What does he do if no other lamps are burning?
(d)How does the Rambam explain the Mitzvah of Hatavas Neiros?
30)
(a)If, after the death of Shimon ha'Tzadik, he finds the two eastern lamps extinguished - then he rekindles them ...
(b)... from any one of the lamps that is still burning, by rearranging the existing wicks and using the old oil.
(c)... and if no other lamps are burning - he takes a light from the Mizbe'ach Mizbe'ach ha'Olah.
(d)The Rambam explains the Mitzvah of Hatavas Neiros as - being synonymous with that of Hadlakah (i.e. the Kohen lights the Menorah twice, once during the day and once in the evening [See Tosfos Yom Tov]).
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(a)What is carved out of the stone that stands in front of the Menorah?
(b)What purpose do they serve?
(c)Why is this necessary?
(d)How are these three steps hinted in the Torah?
(e)After the Hatavas Chamesh Neiros, where does the Kohen leave the Kuz before exiting the Heichal?
31)
(a)Three steps are carved out of the stone that stands in front of the Menorah ...
(b)... on which the Kohen stands when cleaning out and kindling the Menorah.
(c)This is necessary - because the Menorah is eighteen Tefachim (three Amos) tall.
(d)These three steps are hinted in the Torah and correspond to the three 'Ha'alaos' mentioned in the Torah.
(e)After the Hatavas Chamesh Neiros, the Kohen leaves the Kuz - on the second step (See Tiferes Yisrael) before exiting the Heichal.
