"The graves of gentiles do not defile [in a tent], as it is written: 'And you My sheep, the sheep of My pasture, are (men)' (Ezekiel 34:31); you are called 'Adam,' but the gentiles are not called 'Adam.'" Key Points of the Passage The "Adam" Distinction : The Talmud
: A famous and controversial ruling by Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai on page 61a states that the graves of gentiles do not convey ritual impurity through "tent-impurity" ( tumat ohel ). He derives this from Ezekiel 34:31: "And you My sheep... are men [Adam]," concluding that in certain technical legal contexts, the term Adam refers specifically to the Jewish people.
The phrase “keritot 6b page 78 jebhammoth 61 work” is no typographical accident; it is a for a profound halakhic insight:
: While primarily discussing the composition of the Sacred Incense (the Ketoret ), this page intersects with the discussion of ritual application and the status of individuals.
and centers on the famous teaching regarding the sanctity and definition of humanity. It is often cited in discussions about the spiritual and legal status of Jewish vs. non-Jewish people in specific ritual contexts. The Core Text (Keritot 6b) The passage in Keritot 6b and its parallel in Yevamot 61a