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Hullin 88: Ecological Benefits of Covering the Blood

July 27, 2026 | י״ג באב תשפ״ו

Blood that splatters and blood that’s left on the knife also need to be covered, with a verse to make that point. As long as there’s no other blood there at the same time. But if the life-blood was covered, then these other extra locations of blood do not to be covered. Also, a new mishnah – with a long list of substances that can be used for covering the blood, including that which can make plants grow. Plus, defining “fine sand,” as a possible blood-coverer. Also, what do you use if you’re in a situation where there’s no material that will support the sprouting of seeds after covering the blood?

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Anne Gordon is the deputy editor of Ops & Blogs at The Times of Israel. She is a veteran educator, having taught in high school and post-high school institutions in Israel and America for several decades. Yardaena Osband is a pediatrician and teaches in her community and online. They both hail from Boston, proud alumna of Maimonides School, where they first learned Gemara. Talking Talmud is their conversation (via podcast) on the daf yomi. They say: “Learning the daf? We have something for you to think about. Not learning the daf? We have something for you to think about! (Along with a taste of the daf…) Join the conversation with us!”

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