Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Hey, Part 2

Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Heh, Part 2   Introduction In yesterday s section we learned that to kasher wicker baskets one can put them under continuously running water for an onah. An onah means a period of time, but it is not clear how long that period is.  ...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Hey, Part 1

Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Heh, Part 1   Introduction This sugya discusses kashering the various parts of a winepress.   בעו מיניה מרבי אבהו הני...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Daled, Part 6

  Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Daled, Part 6   Introduction Today s sugya continues to discuss how vessels used with wine are kashered.   אמר מר הגת והמחץ...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Daled, Part 5

Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Daled, Part 5   Introduction Today s section continues to deal with kashering vessels used with wine.   ת"ר הגת והמחץ והמשפך...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Daled, Part 4

  Avodah Zarah, Daf Ayin Daled, Part 4   Introduction In talmudic times wine presses were sealed with pitch. A little bit of wine was put into the pitch in order to prevent the smell of the pitch from ruining the taste of the wine made in the wine press. The...