On today’s page, Zevachim 73, the rabbis teach that an animal unfit for sacrifice does not become nullified when mixed with permitted animals, because each creature is considered significant on its own terms. This theme echoes the message in Alana Newhouse’s powerful essay on industrial farming, “Ugly In, Ugly Out,” reminding us how easily individuality and dignity get erased when we treat living beings as interchangeable. How does our moral clarity sharpen when we refuse to let the unique value of anything—or anyone—get lost in the mix? Listen and find out.

Take One Daf Yomi

Tablet Magazine

Zevachim 73 - Slop No More

NOV 26, 20258 MIN
Take One Daf Yomi

Zevachim 73 - Slop No More

NOV 26, 20258 MIN

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On today’s page, Zevachim 73, the rabbis teach that an animal unfit for sacrifice does not become nullified when mixed with permitted animals, because each creature is considered significant on its own terms. This theme echoes the message in Alana Newhouse’s powerful essay on industrial farming, “Ugly In, Ugly Out,” reminding us how easily individuality and dignity get erased when we treat living beings as interchangeable. How does our moral clarity sharpen when we refuse to let the unique value of anything—or anyone—get lost in the mix? Listen and find out.