Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 6

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 6   Introduction Today s sugya contains a very important halakhic debate about whether smell is considered substantial in matters of halakhah.   האי בת תיהא...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 5

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 5   Introduction Abaye and Rava continue to argue about whether certain substances combine to create a prohibited mixture.   חלא לגו חמרא...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 4

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 4   Introduction In today s section Abaye cites proof for his assertion that a substance is defined by its taste and not by its name.   אמר אביי מנא...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 3

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 3   Introduction The sugya continues with Abaye and Rava arguing about whether a food s status is determined by its name or its flavor.   חלא דחמרא...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 2

Avodah Zarah, Daf Samekh Vav, Part 2   Introduction According to Abaye if new wine falls on grapes, then even if there is the smallest amount, the grapes are prohibited. Today s sugya contains a difficulty on Abaye from the mishnah.   תנן...