ONLY IN ERETZ YISRAEL
Why does Rashi (Kidushin 37a) notably omit Bikurim on his list of Mitzvos incumbent on the land? Isn't Bikurim a prime example of Mitzvos ha'Teluyos ba'Aretz?
Are Bikurim brought from the Transjordan? Why would Bikurim be any different than Terumah, Ma'aser, and Shemitah - which do apply there?
1. Lecture for Kidushin 37 from 18:35, by Rabbi Mordecai Kornfeld
2. Marei Mekomos for lecture on Kidushin 37 section 3
3. Marei Mekomos for lecture on Kidushin 37 section 6, and on
SEVEN SPECIES
How do we derive that we bring Bikurim only from the Seven Species? If one designated Bikurim from other fruits, do they become sanctified?
1. Yerushalmi for Me'ilah 17:1:c, til g
2. Yerushalmi for Me'ilah 17:1:o, til s
3. Yosef Da'as to Chulin 120:p3, ד"ה ומינה
Would someone who grows all seven species have to make seven yearly trips to Yerushalayim, as each type ripens in season?
What is the definition of "Zeis Shemen" and "Devash" (on the list of the Seven Species, Devarim 8:8), which are subject to Bikurim, and for which Eretz Yisrael is praised?
May one bring grape wine or olive oil as Bikurim? What about liquids from the other species? What is the status of such liquids regarding prohibitions, such as Tevel?
THE BIKURIM FRUITS
We are three distinct aspects of the Halachos that apply to the Bikurim fruits? In what ways are Bikurim like a Korban, and to what degree? What are two aspects of the Mitzvah to bring the Bikurim up to the Mikdash?
1. Lecture for Makos 20, by Rabbi Avrohom Ziskind
AMOUNT
How much does the standard "Tenne" (basket) hold? By Torah Law there is no minimum amount for Bikurim (Pe'ah 1:1), yet the Sages set a minimum of 1/60 of the yield. Is there a Scriptural hint for this amount?
AGADAH
Why does the Torah place the section of Bikurim, the first fruits (Devarim 26:1-22), immediately following the command to wipe out Amalek (Devarim 25:17-19)?
What outlook about life in this world can we glean from the Mitzvah of Bikurim?
1. Lecture for Ki Savo 5763, by Rabbi Dov Zupnik
