About this episode

This episode discusses the foundational rules of shechita as outlined in Perek Ha’Shochet.

This week we will begin Perek Ha’Shochet (the second chapter), establishing the foundational rules of how much of the simanim (windpipe and esophagus) must be cut for valid shechita, a majority of one siman for birds and two for animals. We will then learn the precise technical requirements of the cut itself, analyzing what counts as a “majority,” whether half equals a majority for purposes of treifah versus shechita, the laws of shehiyah (pausing mid-cut), and how long the knife must be — concluding it must extend beyond the length of the neck. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://webyeshiva.org/course/daf-yomi-one-week-at-a-time-chulin/

People in this episode

Guest: Rabbanit Dr. Tamara Spitz

Topics covered

• shechita
• halacha
• Jewish law
• animal welfare
• Daf Yomi
• Chullin

Keywords

• shechita
• simanim
• halacha
• treifah
• laws of shehiyah
• cutting requirements

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Organizations: WebYeshiva.org

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