Although the Condemned City is destroyed along with its property, what is the status of idol-worshiping people who are visitors rather than residents? What about property that belongs to residents, but is deposited elsewhere?

Although the Condemned City is destroyed along with its property, what is the status of idol-worshiping people who are visitors rather than residents? What about property that belongs to residents, but is deposited elsewhere?

Although the Condemned City is destroyed along with its property, what is the status of idol-worshiping people who are visitors rather than residents? What about property that belongs to residents, but is deposited elsewhere?

When the Court determines that a city is an Ir HaNidachat, what exactly takes place? (This is a disturbing topic, as it discusses the killing of innocent women and children who are family members of idolaters in the city. Please keep in mind that the discussion is entirely theoretical in nature, and we study it in order to understand the halachic principles alone.)

When the Court determines that a city is an Ir HaNidachat, what exactly takes place? (This is a disturbing topic, as it discusses the killing of innocent women and children who are family members of idolaters in the city. Please keep in mind that the discussion is entirely theoretical in nature, and we study it in order to understand the halachic principles alone.)

When the Court determines that a city is an Ir HaNidachat, what exactly takes place? (This is a disturbing topic, as it discusses the killing of innocent women and children who are family members of idolaters in the city. Please keep in mind that the discussion is entirely theoretical in nature, and we study it in order to understand the halachic principles alone.)

What are the restrictions on condemning an idolatrous city? May Jerusalem become a condemned city?

What are the restrictions on condemning an idolatrous city? May Jerusalem become a condemned city?

What are the restrictions on condemning an idolatrous city? May Jerusalem become a condemned city?

Today's shiur deals with the Ir HaNidachat - that is, a city in which the majority of the inhabitants are convinced by two or more individuals to become idolaters.