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Today’s daf is Daf Nun-Zayin, and we begin our study on Nun-Zayin Amud Bet, starting from the phrase “Ta Shema.” To review yesterday’s daf, we examined a statement from Shmuel. Shmuel stated that if a woman sat on the ground after performing a bedikah and found blood on the ground upon rising, she is still considered tehorah. This is because the pasuk states “bivsarah,” indicating that a woman is only tameah when she has a sensation of blood, or *hargashah*. In this case, since she had no *hargashah*, she is regarded as tehorah.
The Gemara now questions Shmuel’s ruling. “Ta Shema” presents a case involving an *ed*, a cloth used for checking, that was placed under a bed. If blood is found on this cloth, and it was previously checked and found clean, the Gemara analyzes the implications. If the blood is round, it is considered tehorah; if it is elongated, it is tameh. The Gemara asks for clarification: if the blood is round, how could it be considered tameh? The assumption is that if she felt the blood come out, it should be tameh regardless of the shape. Thus, the conclusion is drawn that this situation must involve a case where she did not have a *hargashah*.
The discussion continues, distinguishing between different cases based on whether the woman had a *hargashah* at the time of the act. The Gemara concludes that if she did feel something, then the elongated blood would indeed indicate she is tameh. However, if the blood is round, it cannot be from the *bedikah*, and thus she is considered tehorah. The Gemara further clarifies that if she had a *hargashah* during the *bedikah*, it cannot be dismissed as irrelevant.
Next, the Gemara presents another case: if a woman checks herself immediately after *tashmish* and finds blood, she is tameh and must bring a korban. If the blood is found later, however, there is a doubt as to its origin, and she is considered tameh *misafek* but is exempt from a korban. The Gemara questions whether this case assumes she had a *hargashah* during *tashmish*. If she did, why would she be exempt from the korban? The conclusion is that the case indeed involves a situation where there was no *hargashah*.
The Gemara continues to explore distinctions in cases of *ketem* found on a woman’s body or clothing, examining the implications of different scenarios. If blood is found on her body, it is considered tameh, but if it is found on her garment, it may be tehorah depending on the circumstances. The discussion emphasizes the importance of discerning the source of the blood based on its location and the timing of the checks performed.
As the Gemara progresses, it raises questions regarding the ability to attribute blood found on a garment to external sources or to the woman herself. It clarifies that if a woman has an injury or wound that could reasonably account for the blood, she may be considered tehorah. The discussion also highlights the nuances of *hargashah* and its implications for determining the status of *tumah*.
In the final analysis, the Gemara emphasizes the importance of careful examination and understanding of the various scenarios presented regarding *tumah* and *teharah*. Each case is meticulously analyzed to ensure proper adherence to halachic standards, demonstrating the depth and complexity of these discussions in *Masechet Niddah*.