Starting Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, 2026 (and then returning to Sunday evenings after Sukkot), we will begin the study of the tractate of Chullin, which is the third tractate in Seder Kodshim (“Order of Sacrifices”).
Bekhorot (“Firstborns”) is a tractate in Seder Kodashim (“Order of Holy Things”) that discusses three categories of firstborns: a woman’s firstborn son, the male firstborn of a kosher domesticated animal, and a male firstborn donkey. The Torah assigns a sacred status to each of these and requires them to be consecrated, either through transfer to a priest, redemption, or sacrifice, depending on the firstborn and the circumstances. Bekhorot discusses details of this process, such as determining whether an animal is a firstborn in questionable cases and blemishes that disqualify a firstborn animal from being sacrificed in the Temple (from Sefaria.org).
The class meets on Zoom, no preparation or prior Talmud experience is required, and it is presented in English. We use a shared sefaria.org page to allow everyone to follow along.
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