Daf Yomi
Chullin 135 · Parenting voice, Bite-sized
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Insight: The Beauty of "Our" Flock
In today's Mishna Chullin 135a, we learn about Reshit HaGez—the mitzvah of giving the first shearing of one's sheep to a Kohen. The debate centers on how many sheep define a "flock" and what counts as "yours." The core takeaway is that our possessions aren't just for us; they are meant to be shared. As we enter the New Year, we are reminded that even our "shearing"—the abundance we harvest from our efforts—isn't fully ours until we’ve set aside a portion for the sacred. It’s a beautiful, realistic way to acknowledge that our success is a partnership with the Divine.
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"The mitzva of the first sheared wool... applies both in Eretz Yisrael and outside of Eretz Yisrael... and with regard to non-sacred animals." Chullin 135a
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