Tossup
A Biblical passage claims that the word for this status should be cried twice by a man who “shall dwell alone” and should “put a covering upon his upper lip.” Jose ben Joezer (“yo-SAY ben yo-EZZ-air”) decreed that this status existed on all land outside of the Land of Israel. Eight things that confer this status are listed in the sheratzim (“shra-TSEEM”), or “creeping things.” A method of removing this trait called netilat yadayim (“neh-tee-LOT ya-DAH-yeem”) is more moderate compared to tevilah (“tvee-LAH”). The Kohen who performs the red heifer (“HEFF-er”) sacrifice gains this status until evening. The “father” of this status is the only grade of this status greater than coming into contact with a corpse. Zav and niddah (“nee-DAH”) are sources of this trait, which can be erased through immersion in a mikveh. For 10 points, name this trait of self-pollution removed through ritual washing. ■END■
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 0% | 111.00 |
| Florida | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 0% | 100.33 |
| Great Lakes | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 100% | 50% | 113.17 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 100% | 17% | 101.00 |
| Midwest | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 83% | 33% | 115.20 |
| North | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 0% | 94.00 |
| Northeast | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 60% | 20% | 78.33 |
| Pacific Northwest | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 50% | 50% | 125.00 |
| South Central | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 0% | 120.50 |
| Southeast | 2025-02-01 | 4 | 100% | 25% | 94.50 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 9 | 78% | 11% | 93.14 |
| Upstate NY | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 0% | 118.33 |