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הלכות איסורי מזבח פרק ז · 5 Questions
Question 1
What is the main message of the beginning of the chapter regarding a sacrifice without a blemish?
In Halacha 1, Rambam emphasizes that 'the preferred oil' is the goal, even when the sacrifice is kosher by law.
Question 2
Which types of trees were avoided for the altar due to settling the Land of Israel?
In Halacha 3, it is stated that olive and vine were not brought, among other reasons due to their importance for settling the land (oil and wine).
Question 3
From which part of the wine should be brought for libations according to the chapter?
Halacha 6 instructs to avoid the top and bottom parts and take from the middle to prevent waste.
Question 4
What categories of oil are kosher for the menorah?
In Halacha 10, it is established that only oil extracted by crushing is kosher for the menorah: grades 1, 4, 7.
Question 5
Why does Rambam list the grades of oil if they are all kosher for meal offerings?
Halacha 11 explains that the enumeration teaches the order of quality and encourages a person to give to God from the preferred.