Daf Yomi Menachos Daf 89 by R’ Eli Stefansky

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Reb Eli reveals a debate over whether a toida gets a half or full lug of oil, citing halacha l'Moshe miSinai.

The episode begins with Reb Eli Stefansky broadcasting live from a hotel in Chicago on Motzei Yontef, greeting listeners in America and Israel. He shares a surprise video message from composer Reb Yossi Green, who praises Reb Eli's impact on Klal Yisrael. After sponsor acknowledgments, Reb Eli introduces the day's daf, Menachos Daf 89, starting with a question about why Mizmer L'soida isn't said during Pesach, linking it to the toida offering that includes chametz breads. He explains the Mishnah's discussion on oil measurements, particularly the half lug of oil for the toida, using the principle of riboy achar riboy to interpret Torah verses. The shiur delves into the ratios of oil to flour for different sacrifices: bulls and rams have a 2:1 ratio, while sheep have a 3:1 ratio, leading to rules about mixing them. Reb Eli addresses a dispute between Rebbe Elizabeth of Zaria and Rebbe Kiva over whether the half lug measurement is halacha l'Moshe miSinai. He then explores a Mishnah about mixing wine from sacrifices, clarifying that wine can be mixed if oil and flour are already on the mizbeach, but not otherwise to avoid confusion. The episode touches on related topics like the omer sacrifice, niddah laws, and practical anecdotes, such as a story about a revius cup at a wedding. Throughout, Reb Eli uses charts and stories to make the Gemara engaging, emphasizing daily learning and sponsor support via mdy.com.

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A warm, arithmetic-minded shiur that makes measurements, menorah oil, and asham metzora intent feel concrete.

R' Eli frames the shiur with communal warmth before moving into a practical reading of the day's material. The opening has a lived-in feel, with Sefiras Ha'Omer reminders, family prompts, sponsorship notes, and surprise videos, then the focus settles on the measurements.

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You get a Menachos lesson that makes twelve lug feel manageable: half a hin for the par, a third for the ayil, and a quarter for the keves.

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