Keritot 6b Page: 78 Jebhammoth 61 Work //top\\

: The "work" of the sages here involves defining who a priest may or may not marry. The text debates whether a priest may marry an Aylonit (a woman physically unable to bear children) or a minor.

: A significant and often debated passage on Yevamot 61a discusses the ritual impurity of graves. It cites Ezekiel 34:31 ("And you my sheep... are men") to suggest that the specific laws of Ohel (impurity under a roof) apply differently to Jewish and non-Jewish remains. keritot 6b page 78 jebhammoth 61 work

defines the "work" of personal sanctity (marriage laws) and the legal status of the individual. : The "work" of the sages here involves

Yevamot 61a-b deals with complex laws of marriage and status, particularly regarding priests ( Kohanim ). It cites Ezekiel 34:31 ("And you my sheep

Both sections rely on precise definitions—whether it is the exact weight of a spice or the specific biological status of a person—to maintain the spiritual integrity of the Jewish people and the Temple service. Keritot 6.b - Steinsaltz Center

: A famous passage on this page, cited by Rabbi Shimon Hasida, notes that any fast which does not include the "sinners of Israel" is not a true fast. This is derived from the fact that Chelbenah (galbanum), despite its foul smell, was a required ingredient in the sweet-smelling incense. This emphasizes that "work" in a spiritual sense requires the inclusion of all members of the community, even those who seem "foul." Yevamot 61: The Status of the "Other" and Priesthood

defines the "work" of physical sanctification (the incense) and communal unity.