DAILY MITZVAH (Maimonides): Friday, September 2, 2011

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Elul 3, 5771 · September 2, 2011
Today's Mitzvah
A daily digest of Maimonides' classic work "Sefer Hamitzvot"

Negative Commandment 94
Burning the Fats of a Blemished Animal on the Altar

"Nor shall you make a fire offering of them"—Leviticus 22:22.

It is forbidden to burn the fats of an animal with a permanent blemish on the altar.

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Negative Commandment 95
Sacrificing Animals with Temporary Blemishes

"You shall not sacrifice to G‑d, your G‑d, any ox or sheep in which there is a blemish"—Deuteronomy 17:1.

It is forbidden to offer as a sacrifice an animal with a temporary blemish.

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Negative Commandment 96
Sacrificing Blemished Animals Presented by Non-Jew

"And from a foreigner's hand you may not offer the bread of your G‑d from any of these"—Leviticus 22:25.

It is forbidden to offer as a sacrifice an animal with a blemish that is presented by a non-Jew.

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Negative Commandment 97
Causing a Blemish in an Animal that was Designated for Sacrifice

"No blemish shall be in it"—Leviticus 22:21.

It is forbidden to cause a blemish to an animal designated for sacrifice [making it unfit for sacrificial use].

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Positive Commandment 86
Redeeming a Blemished Offering

"However, as per your every desire, you may slaughter and eat meat in all your cities, according to the blessing of G‑d, your G‑d"—Deuteronomy 12:15.

We are commanded to "redeem" any animal consecrated for sacrificial use. The animal is then relieved of its holiness and may be eaten. [The redemption money is used to purchase a new animal for sacrifice.]

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