מנחות צ 5779

This episode of Daf Yomi: The 35 Minute Daf explores intricate halachic discussions from the Talmudic tractate, focusing on the sanctity of offerings and the status of overflow from sacred measures. The discussion centers on whether overflow from liquid measures (Midas Halach) is considered holy (Kodesh) versus dry measures (Midas Yovish), with three main opinions: Rabbi Kiva, who argues the liquid measure itself is holy; Rabbi Yossi, who uses a physics-based explanation involving the movement of liquid; and a third view rooted in social concern (gezeirah) that overflow from liquids is holy to prevent people from thinking that sanctity can be removed by transferring it outside the vessel. The episode also delves into the practical use of leftover nesachim (libations), such as wine or oil, which are used to purchase additional olos (burnt offerings) to keep the priests occupied and maintain ritual continuity. A key theme is the principle that once a sacred transaction is finalized in the context of the Temple service (Hegdash), it cannot be undone—even if market prices change—unlike ordinary commercial deals, highlighting the unique sanctity of Temple obligations. The episode concludes with a discussion on the inclusion of birds in the category of offerings, resolving a machlokes (dispute) between Rabbi Yonason and Rabbi Yosi regarding whether 'menabakar o menatzon' implies a choice between two options or requires both, using grammatical and contextual analysis from multiple biblical passages.