According to Halacha 1, how many total blemishes disqualify both humans and animals?
Halacha 1 explicitly states 'there are a sum total of 50 physical blemishes that disqualify both humans and animals.'
Question 2
Regarding ear blemishes (Halachot 2–3), which of the following is explicitly stated NOT to be a blemish?
Halacha 2 explicitly states 'there is no concept of a blemish with regard to the skin which surrounds the lobe of the ear, whether it is perforated, marred, or cracked.'
Question 3
What is the Torah term 'tivlul' (Halacha 5) referring to?
Halacha 5 defines tivlul as 'the white of his eyes extended slightly into the pupil until the pupil is interrupted by the white of the eye.' A floating white point in the pupil is separately called 'dak.'
Question 4
How many blemishes involving the reproductive organs are listed in Halacha 8?
Halacha 8 lists 12 blemishes: four involving the member (crushed, mashed, severed, cut off), four involving the testicles (crushed, mashed, severed, cut off), one testicle, two testicles in one sac, indeterminate gender, and hermaphrodite.
Question 5
According to Halacha 13, what may a priest with bad breath (mouth odor) do in order to serve in the Temple?
Halacha 13 states: 'If he has a foul odor emanating from his mouth, he may put pepper, ginger, or the like in his mouth and serve.' However, if he serves while still malodorous, he desecrates the service.