This week we will learn about the prohibition against deliberately inflicting a blemish on a bechor to permit its slaughter, with exceptions for blemishes caused by non-Jews and accidental self-defense. The Gemara teaches about the mumcheh (certified expert) required to validate a blemish, disqualifying a kohen from certifying his own animal due to conflict of interest, and invalidating any judge who takes payment for rulings. Daf 37–39 catalogues specific eye blemishes that qualify as a mum, requiring that any blemish be both visible and permanent.
Bekhorot: Daf 33-39 Daf Yomi: One Week at a Time
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