#menachot

There once was a man from Nantasket, Saw an elephant poop out a basket. Though untouched by digestion, "Was it pure?" was the question. When we see Eliyahu, we'll ask it.

Menachot 76a

I do get why this is the case. But it still threw me to see olive oil defined as fruit juice.

Five types of menachot we bring, Like a poor man who serves to the king Simple fare cooked five ways, Whom the king lauds with praise, Saying, "What a commendable thing!"

These can't be redeemed on cash terms: Vessels, frankincense, logs. This affirms That they're scarce, thus we care. But is wood really rare? Yes it is, if it's wood lacking worms.

A student was saved from disgrace When he went to a prostitute's place For before he had sinned, There sprang up a wind, And his tzitzis were smacked in his face.

When making techelet to sell, Scoop some out onto wool with a shell. Test for fastness and hue, And when you are through Destroy test string and eggshell as well.