Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Daled, Part 3 Introduction Yesterday s section ended with a discussion of King David donning a crown. Today s section begins with a midrash that alludes to the special qualities of this crown. It then continues with more midrashim about...
Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Daled, Part 2 Introduction The Talmud continues the dialogue between R. Yose and the sages over whether one can grind up an idol as a means to destroy it. אמר להן רבי...
Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Daled, Part 1 Introduction This section is a direct continuation of the previous mishnah, concerning how one destroys idols from which he may not derive benefit. מתני׳ רבי...
Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Gimmel, Part 6 Introduction In the mishnah, Rabban Shimon b. Gamaliel says, Those figures that are upon respectable vessels are forbidden. Those that are upon disgraceful vessels are permitted. The Talmud defines what vessels are...
Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Gimmel, Part 5 Introduction Yesterday s section concluded by justifying Rabban Gamaliel s moon images by saying that he did not make them, someone made them for him, so it is okay. Today s section questions whether it is allowed to use...
