3RD CONFESSION
What does sincere Viduy accomplish in Shamayim? What does the Viduy of the Kohen Gadol accomplish for the Tzibur as a whole?
1. Yosef Da'as to Yoma 66:p4, ד"ה והנה
This version tells us that as the people bowed, they confessed their sins. Why was this appropriate, and during which of the Kohen Gadol's three confessions did they do so?
DISPATCHED TO AZAZEL
What sin in particular does the Sa'ir la'Azazel atone for? What does the name "Azazel" allude to? Why is it sent off to the barren wilderness?
Why does the Torah refer to the goat's guide as "Ish Iti?" What is his role? Who would receive this appointment?
What if the goat does not die from the fall? Did this ever occur? What stage of sending out the Sa'ir la'Azazel brings the atonement?
PREPARING THE CHATAS
How were the carcasses of the Chatas offerings prepared for removal and burning?
READING THE TORAH
How is it derived that the Keri'as ha'Torah of the Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur is an integral part of the Seder Avodah? Why must he wait for the Sa'ir to reach the wilderness before reading?
What sections of the Torah did the Kohen Gadol read, or recite? What blessings did he recite? See the Piyut "Atah Konanta" -
THE OLAH RAMS
Is the ram that the Kohen Gadol brings as a Korban Olah, considered a public or a private Korban? Can it be offered when the Avodah must be performed in a state of Tum'ah?
Was this ram, brought from public funds and mentioned in Acharei-Mos, one and the same as the ram of the Korban Musaf in Parshas Pinchas?
1. Yosef Da'as to Yoma 3:p5, ד"ה ביום הכיפורים
What do these Olah offerings atone for? Why are they brought only now, after the Chatas offerings?
THE MUSAF OFFERINGS
What are the views of the Rishonim as to when the Musafim were offered? Can the text of this Piyut be explained to concur with any of them? At what point are the Musafim mentioned in "Atah Konanta"?
4TH IMMERSION AND SANCTIFICATIONS
This line implies that Kidush Yadayim v'Raglayim immediately followed the Tevilah, before donning the linen garments. Who holds this view?
5TH IMMERSION AND SANCTIFICATIONS
What is the source that the linen garments of the Kohen Gadol must be stored away and never re-used?
AFTERNOON TAMID
Following which Tevilah was the afternoon Tamid offered? What are the views of the Rishonim, and with which view does this Piyut concur?
AFTERNOON INCENSE AND LAMPS
Why was the afternoon Ketores offered prior to lighting the Neiros?
1. Yosef Da'as to Yoma 15:p4, ד"ה בין הערבים
COMPLETED AVODAH
What was the order of the Avodos of the day and the five Tevilos, according to Rashi?
Is the number of 5 Tevilos and 10 Kidushim a fixed requirement, or is it merely a result of the number of changes of garments?
How many crimson ribbons were used on Yom Kippur? Which of these would turn white?
What is the reason for rejoicing at the conclusion of the day's Avodah?
1. Yosef Da'as to Yoma 70:p3, ד"ה ויום טוב, til p4
THE KOHEN GADOL'S PRAYER
With what intent do we offer this Tefilah along with our recitation of the Avodah? What Name of Hashem did the Kohen Gadol use in this prayer, and what Name do we use when reciting it?
1. Yosef Da'as to Yoma 35:p3, ד"ה וכך היה אומר
What does the term "Shechunah" mean?
1. Yosef Da'as to Yoma 53:p3, ד"ה אם שחונה


