🎓 Quiz
הלכות בכורות פרק ה · 5 Questions
Question 1
What happens if a sheep gives birth to one male and one female, and their birth order is unknown?
Since the birth order is unknown, the male is considered of doubtful firstborn status (Halacha 1).
Question 2
How is a firstborn of doubtful status treated?
A firstborn of doubtful status is allowed to pasture until blemished and then may be eaten by its owner (Halacha 3).
Question 3
What is the principle applied when one of two intermingled male offspring dies?
The principle is that the burden of proof is on the claimant wishing to expropriate the remaining offspring (Halacha 1).
Question 4
What is said about Israelites and firstborn blemishes?
Israelites are not suspect to cause blemishes, and their claims about firstborn status are trusted (Halacha 7).
Question 5
When is it permitted to sell a firstborn?
It is permitted to sell a firstborn for a wedding feast or festival if it is not needed (Halacha 10).