This week we will learn that grain offerings must be prepared and offered with proper intent, and analyze which incorrect intentions invalidate the offering versus merely prevent it from fulfilling the owner’s obligation. The Gemara defines the essential components of a meal offering—flour, oil, frankincense, and kemitzah—and explains how missing elements or procedural errors affect validity. It also clarifies who may perform the service, how sanctity is transferred through vessels and actions, and which flaws in materials disqualify the offering.
