According to Jewish law, idols must be destroyed - but when does something acquire the status of an idol? What are the differences between idols owned by Jews and non-Jews regarding this halacha?

Halacha establishes that paganism is detestable, to the point that idols and those things used with and for idols must all be destroyed. What are the requirements and limits of this law?

Halacha establishes that paganism is detestable, to the point that idols and those things used with and for idols must all be destroyed. What are the requirements and limits of this law?

Halacha establishes that paganism is detestable, to the point that idols and those things used with and for idols must all be destroyed. What are the requirements and limits of this law?

According to the Rambam, not only is it prohibited to plant a tree in the Temple, but it is also forbidden to build any of the Beit HaMikdash out of wood. Does the Raavad agree or disagree with the Rambam? Frankly, it's hard to tell. Listen to this episode of the Maimonides Minute podcast to get the full story.

According to the Rambam, not only is it prohibited to plant a tree in the Temple, but it is also forbidden to build any of the Beit HaMikdash out of wood. Does the Raavad agree or disagree with the Rambam? Frankly, it's hard to tell. Listen to this episode of the Maimonides Minute podcast to get the full story.

According to the Rambam, not only is it prohibited to plant a tree in the Temple, but it is also forbidden to build any of the Beit HaMikdash out of wood. Does the Raavad agree or disagree with the Rambam? Frankly, it's hard to tell. Listen to this episode of the Maimonides Minute podcast to get the full story.

There are several practices which are considered idolatrous, even if done with G-d in mind. These include establishing a "matzeva" and bowing down on a hewn stone floor. What is wrong with these practices? How are they defined? Are there any instances where they are permitted?

There are several practices which are considered idolatrous, even if done with G-d in mind. These include establishing a "matzeva" and bowing down on a hewn stone floor. What is wrong with these practices? How are they defined? Are there any instances where they are permitted?

There are several practices which are considered idolatrous, even if done with G-d in mind. These include establishing a "matzeva" and bowing down on a hewn stone floor. What is wrong with these practices? How are they defined? Are there any instances where they are permitted?