Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Aleph, Part 1

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem Aleph, Part 1   Introduction According to Deuteronomy 7:25-26 it is forbidden for a Jew to derive any benefit from idolatrous images. The first mishnah in chapter three defines which images made by non-Jews are idolatrous and therefore...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem, Part 6

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem, Part 6   Introduction The final sugya of this chapter (!) explains the last few clauses of the mishnah.   החגבין הבאין כו’: ת"ר...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem, Part 5

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem, Part 5   Introduction Today s sugya explains the remainder of the mishnah.   ועלה של חילתית: פשיטא לא...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem, Part 4

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem, Part 4   Introduction Today s sugya discusses the kashrut of fish eggs (caviar or roe).   אמר רב ברונא אמר רב קירבי...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem, Part 3

Avodah Zarah, Daf Mem, Part 3   Introduction Today s sugya continues to discuss how we can tell if unidentifiable fish is kosher.   ההוא ארבא דצחנתא...