Daf 116 — Zevachim 116 Summary

Zevachim 116 – Good Morning Raboisai What Could Be Brought on a Bamah Before the Mikdash? The daf discusses bamot (private altars) that existed before the Beis HaMikdash . Core rule: • Any kosher animal could be brought on a bamah • This includes: o Behemah (cow, sheep, goat) o Chayah (deer, gazelle, yachmur, etc.) o Birds The Torah itself refers to chayos as a type of “behemah” in certain contexts, proving they were eligible. Even a Baal Mum? Yes — With One Big Exception Surprising chiddush: • On a bamah , even a baal mum (blemished animal) was allowed However, one category was never allowed , even on a bamah: An animal missing a limb ( מחוסר אבר ) This applies to: • Jews • Bnei Noach A missing limb disqualifies the animal completely. What About a Treifah? Question: • Is a treifah (fatally wounded animal) also excluded? The Gemara analyzes Noach’s instructions: • Animals were brought onto the Teivah in order to: o Repopulate the world Therefore: • Animals had to be capable of reproduction • This excludes animals that cannot survive long - term Conclusion: • A treifah is excluded because it cannot fulfill the goal of continuity. Proof from Noach Himself The Gemara considers: • Maybe the requirement was only that the animals resemble Noach himself But: • Noach lived hundreds of years after the Mabul • Therefore: o He was certainly not a treifah This reinforces that: Only fully viable animals were brought. Which Korbanos Did Noach and Hevel Bring? Major machlokes: • One opinion : o They brought only Olos • Other opinion : o They brought Shelamim as well Proof from Hevel : • The Torah says he brought from the fat • Fat ( אֵימּורִים ) is characteristic of Shelamim , not Olah Counter - answer: • “Fat” may mean: o The choicest animals , not the imurim themselves Bnei Noach vs. Klal Yisrael Another distinction emerges: • Bnei Noach : o Bring primarily Olah • Klal Yisrael : o Bring Shelamim as well Explanation: • Shelamim are eaten by the owners • This form of korban is associated with Klal Yisrael , not Bnei Noach Yisro’s Korban — When Did It Happen? The Gemara analyzes Yisro’s korbanos : • Did Yisro convert before Matan Torah? • Or after ? Depending on the answer: • His korban may prove that: o Shelamim were brought even before Sinai This ties into the broader question of: When korban details were formally established. “ ֹו וַיִּשְׁמַע יִּתְׁר ” — What Did Yisro Hear? The Gemara famously asks: What did Yisro hear that motivated him to come? Answers: • Kriyas Yam Suf • Milchemes Amalek • Matan Torah Aggadic expansion: • All the nations heard the thunder of Matan Torah • Kings panicked and ran to Bilam • Only Yisro acted on what he heard and joined Klal Yisrael Rahav the Zonah — Who Heard What? The Gemara brings Rahav as proof: • She heard about Kriyas Yam Suf • And about the defeat of Sichon and Og • Even distant nations were shaken Chazal describe: • The psychological collapse of the nations • They lost all courage to fight Klal Yisrael Non - Jews Bringing Korbanos on a Bamah Key halacha: • A Ben Noach may bring korbanos on a bamah • A Jew: o May not assist in the actual avodah o But may teach them how to do it properly This is illustrated by a story involving: • A non - Jewish queen who sent a korban • Chachamim instructed how to prepare the bamah in the most ideal way Do Bamos Require “New” Materials? Discussion: • Must the wood, fire, and tools be brand new ? Conclusion: • On a bamah , used materials are acceptable • Proof from David HaMelech : o He used threshing tools and wood that already existed o To bring korbanos on Har HaBayis 50 Silver vs. 600 Gold — David and Aravnah Apparent contradiction: • One pasuk: 50 silver • Another pasuk: 600 gold Resolution: • 50 silver = the spot of the Mizbeach • 600 gold = the entire Har HaBayis • Or: o Silver was collected equal in value to 600 gold The Traveling Mishkan — Was There “Yotzei”? Final sugya: • When the Mishkan traveled in the Midbar: o Was kodshim considered yotzei (taken out)? Answer: • No. • Even while traveling: o It was still called Ohel Moed o The encampment retained its halachic status Therefore: Kodshim never became pasul merely because the Mishkan was in transit. Takeaway – Zevachim 116 • On a bamah, almost any kosher animal was allowed • Missing limbs disqualify universally • Treifah is excluded due to inability to reproduce • Bnei Noach primarily brought Olos • Shelamim are uniquely tied to Klal Yisrael • Yisro stands apart for acting on what he heard • Non - Jews may bring korbanos on bamot • Used materials are valid on bamot • The Mishkan’s sanctity remained even while traveling לעילוי נשמת אמי מורתי רות בת הרב מנחם מנדל