Avodah Zarah, Daf Tet Vav, Part 2

Avodah Zarah, Daf Tet Vav, Part 2   Introduction In yesterday s sugya we learned that when one rents something he technically owns it. Obviously this does not mean that he does not have to give it back. What it means is that while the object is being rented, it...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Tet Vav, Part 1

Avodah Zarah, Daf Tet Vav, Part 1   Introduction The mishnah prohibits selling large cattle to idolaters. The question is why?   בכל מקום אין מוכרין...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Yod Daled, Part 6

Avodah Zarah, Daf Yod Daled, Part 6   Introduction Today s section begins with another mishnah. This mishnah discusses the prohibition of a Jew from selling animals to non-Jews, lest the non-Jews use them for work on the Sabbath.  ...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Yod Daled, Part 5

Avodah Zarah, Daf Yod Daled, Part 5   Introduction Today s section goes on to explaining the continuation of the mishnah concerning items which one may not sell to an idolater.   ר"מ אומר אף...

Avodah Zarah, Daf Yod Daled, Part 4

Avodah Zarah, Daf Yod Daled, Part 4   Introduction The amoraim continue to discuss selling a white rooster to the idolater.   בעי רב אשי תרנגול לבן...