Daf 108 — Menachos 108 Summary

Menachos 108 – Good Morning Raboisai Six Shofaros (Pushka Boxes) • There were 6 special Shofaros for Nedavos Reason #1 – Avoiding Arguments (Chizkiyah) • Kohanim were divided by days Problem: • Some days had many korbanos → more profit • Some days had few → less Solution: • Separate pushkas → each group gets its share • Prevents jealousy and fighting Reason #2 – Prevent Money Spoiling • Money left sitting too long can go bad Solution: • Multiple pushkas used in rotation • Keeps money moving and usable Reason #3 – Different Types of Korbanos • 6 types: o Par / Egel o Ayil / Keves o Se’ir / Gdi Each type needs its own category Shitas Rebbi vs Chachamim • Rebbi → must match exact type (small ≠ large) • Chachamim → larger can replace smaller According to Rebbi → need separate pushkas Additional Categories Pushkas also used for: • Leftover Chatas money • Leftover Asham money • Nazir / Metzora cases • Other leftover korban funds Machlokes – What Goes in Pushkas Two approaches: • Include leftover of Kohen Gadol Mincha • Or include leftover of bird korbanos (Kinnim) Difference is what category gets its own pushka Leftover Mincha • Some leftover Mincha: Goes to Nedavah • Others: Must be left to spoil (Yirkav) Source of “Yirkav” • Based on Pasuk of Minchas Chotei Only specific Mincha is treated like full Chatas Harei Alai vs Harei Zu Two types of Neder: • Harei Alai → obligation on the person Must replace if lost • Harei Zu → specific animal No replacement if lost If Animal Gets a Mum • Can sell it • Money becomes Kadosh Then: • Can buy replacement korban Changing the Korban Cases: • One → can become two • Two → can become one Depends on situation Shitas Rebbi • Must stick to original wording Even if new option is better Reason – Neder Precision • Changing: o Size o Type o Value May invalidate fulfillment Type Changes (Animal Types) • Can sometimes switch: From one type to another But: • Not always allowed depending on case Problem of Multiple Korbanos • One korban → one Mincha • Two korbanos → two Menachos Creates mismatch Key Limitation • Cannot create: Extra obligations not in original Neder Mixed Language Case • “Harei Zu Alai” Combines: • Specific animal + personal obligation Result: • Becomes obligation (Achrayus applies) If Responsibility on Value • If he accepts responsibility on money Must replace if lost Key Takeaways • Shofaros were structured to prevent conflict and manage funds • Exact type of korban can affect where money goes • Leftover funds have specific halachic destinations • “Harei Alai” vs “Harei Zu” defines responsibility • Rebbi requires strict adherence to original neder • Changing korban type/size can invalidate the neder • Precision in wording is critical in korban obligations Catch up, review, download previous Dafim & more: https://www.dafchazarah.co.uk Now available as an app (Apple, Google & Amazon): https://dafchazarah.co.uk/download Sponsor a day: https://dafchazarah.co.uk/sponsor לעילוי נשמת אמי מורתי רות בת הרב מנחם מנדל