Chapter 3, Mishna 2, 3
Does a Jew have the ability to remove an idol from realm of idolatry?
If tree is worshipped by idolators, can benefit be derived from leaves that fall from it?
What about a birds nest in the tree?
Can we benefit from tree thatβs been consecrated for the Temple?
What if bird gathered branches from the tree and made nest from it?
Is object of idolatry that broke on its own forbidden?
What does it mean that one may knock off the nest?
Are chicks that need their mother considered like eggs?
Is not benefiting from tree used for idolatry like not benefiting from tree consecrated to the Temple?
What does it mean that figures on disgraceful vessels are prohibited but not figures on respectable vessels?
Is vessel with figure of dragon, moon or sun permitted to benefit from?
Which astronomical figures is it permitted to form?
Is vessel with figure of human face prohibited to benefit from?
Can a Jew make a statue of a dragon as an ornament?
What if one finds vessels with forbidden figures on them?
When is figure of nursing woman an idol and when is it decorative?
Can a gentile revoke the idol status of another gentile’s idol?
Can a gentile revoke the idol status of an idol against his will?
What if a lost ring has idolatrous figure on it but owner despairs of recovering it?
Does the despair of a gentile over his idol remove the idol status from it?
Can one make their own home versions of holy objects used in Temple?
What kind of candelabrum can be fashioned?
Is a candelabrum made of wood fit for Temple?
Can one make a painting of Ezekielβs visions?
Can one fashion a figure of a human face?
Is idolatry forbidden for everyone?
Opening song: Moshe Storch leads Hallel at Beis Medrash Hancock Park
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