What must the priest do if the released bird returns after being sent away?
Halacha 1 states explicitly: if the bird returns after being sent away, the priest sends it away again — even 100 times. The valid ceremony requires it to actually fly free.
Question 2
After the first shaving and immersion on the day of the bird ceremony, what is the metzora's restriction?
Halacha 1 states that after first shaving and immersion, the metzora enters within the town walls and counts seven days — but is forbidden from marital relations ('outside his tent' = forbidden from marital intimacy).
Question 3
The shaving must be performed with what instrument?
Halacha 3 states clearly: both shavings must be performed with a razor only. If he shaved with something other than a razor or left two hairs unshaved, his action is void.
Question 4
Can one metzora perform the purification ceremony for another metzora?
Halacha 6 states: 'One person afflicted with tzara'at may not perform the purification for another.' Additionally, two metzoraim should not be purified at the same time (mitzvot should not be performed in bundles).
Question 5
May one benefit from the slaughtered bird used in the purification ceremony?
Halacha 7 states: it is forbidden to benefit from the slaughtered bird from the moment of its slaughter. Eating an olive-sized portion violates both a positive and negative commandment. The released bird, by contrast, is permitted for eating.