Because of the concern that idolaters will thank their gods, one may not do business with them in the three days leading up to their holidays. What does this prohibition include, and what are the exceptions to this rule?

Because of the concern that idolaters will thank their gods, one may not do business with them in the three days leading up to their holidays. What does this prohibition include, and what are the exceptions to this rule?

How does an idolater cancel an idol such that one may derive benefit from it? Find out on the newest episode of the Maimonides Minute podcast.

How does an idolater cancel an idol such that one may derive benefit from it? Find out on the newest episode of the Maimonides Minute podcast.

How does an idolater cancel an idol such that one may derive benefit from it? Find out on the newest episode of the Maimonides Minute podcast.

If a non-Jew cancels the idolatrous status of an idol, one may derive benefit from it. However, that only applies if the person nullifying the idol is an idolater himself; otherwise, it retains its idolatrous status. Why?

If a non-Jew cancels the idolatrous status of an idol, one may derive benefit from it. However, that only applies if the person nullifying the idol is an idolater himself; otherwise, it retains its idolatrous status. Why?

If a non-Jew cancels the idolatrous status of an idol, one may derive benefit from it. However, that only applies if the person nullifying the idol is an idolater himself; otherwise, it retains its idolatrous status. Why?

The Maimonides Minute podcast continues our discussion of the forbidden nature of idolatry, including such issues as a house that shares a wall with an idolatrous temple, and the coverings that idolaters place on mountains and trees. The Rambam also illustrates the method of destroying idolatrous images.

The Maimonides Minute podcast continues our discussion of the forbidden nature of idolatry, including such issues as a house that shares a wall with an idolatrous temple, and the coverings that idolaters place on mountains and trees. The Rambam also illustrates the method of destroying idolatrous images.