Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Het, Part 4

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Het, Part 4   Introduction Today s section analyzes the baraita from above concerning various prohibited substances that fall into a mixture. I am copying here the three clauses of the baraita:   1)     If terumah...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Het, Part 3

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Het, Part 3   Introduction Today s section continues to discuss a potential tannaitic source for R. Yohanan s claim that R. Meir prohibits the mixture even though the prohibited substance imparts a bad flavor from the outset.  ...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Het, Part 2

  Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Het, Part 2   Introduction In yesterday s section R. Yohanan claimed that R. Meir and R. Shimon argue over a case where the prohibited substance imparts a bad flavor from the outset. In other words, even though the mixture was made...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Het, Part 1

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Het, Part 1   Introduction This week s daf continues to discuss the issue of imparting a detrimental taste. Last week we learned that R. Meir says that even if the prohibited substance imparts a bad taste, the mixture is prohibited. R....

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Zayin, Part 6

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Zayin, Part 6   Introduction Today s section explains R. Shimon s opinion if the prohibited substance imparts a detrimental flavor, the mixture is permitted.   ור"ש מאי...