God and His Messiah Jesus Christ our Lord - our right and duty to witness to Him: Shulchan Aruch
The most evil document of the entire history of the world. Hatred of the human race. Jews - the "higher beings". Goyim are animals. "Right" to rule the world. Enemies of the Judeans will be destroyed.
[Keep in mind that these laws are the standing laws of Judaists regardless of where they reside or what is their citizenship and are to be followed regardless of anything else.
Furthermore, they supersede the laws of the land, and, in case there is some conflict between them and the law of the land, the law of the land is considered inapplicable and has no force or effect.
The punishment for not following them is excommunication and damnation, which is equivalent to the death sentence in Judaic tradition, and so anyone performs a good deed when he deprives such "violators" of their life.
Furthermore, Shulchan Aruch as such is what has been the main set of religious documents guiding the Judaists, for the last 300 years. The Talmud nowadays mostly belongs to archives as a historical document and is no longer considered as something current or widely used.
"An important point to note is that this work has always been regarded by the Jews as holy. They have always held it, and still hold it, as more important than the Sacred Scriptures. The Talmud itself shows this very clearly..."
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Two versions of translation of the Shulchan Aruch
Act 1:
Jew is not allowed to sell clothing that is Tzitzit to Akum (Christian)
He should not give such clothes to Akum even for temporary storage, because when Akum will have such clothing, then we have to fear that he might deceive a Jew, saying that he too is a Jew, and, if trusting him, the Jew would travel alone with him, then the Akum would kill him." [*3]
[*2] Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, 20, 2, taken from the Talmud Menahof, 43; hereafter in this chapter, all the notes belong to the translators of Shulchan Aruch.
[*3] Ibid; taken from Nimmuk Joseph.
Act 2:
Akum are not to be considered by Jews as people
Akum are not to be considered by Jews as people.". [*2]
Act 3:
Kaddish prayer is permitted to be read only there where ten Jews have gathered together
Law 4:
When one meets the Akum with a cross, then a Jew is strictly prohibited to bow his head
Even while in prayer, he came to a place where he needs to bow his head (in the prayers of Jews there are some places where they are sure to bow the head [*4]), he must still avoid doing so."
[*2] Talmud Yebamoth, 61.
[*3] Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, 55, 20, taken from the Talmud Tosfaof Pesachim, 85.
[*4] Ibid, 113, 8; taken from Ascher and Hagahof Zurua Op
Law 5:
When some child becomes Akum, then the whole family is defiled
But when someone from the children of such families will become Akum, then the whole family is defiled, and is therefore deprived of the priestly law." [*1]
Law 6:
Jew, who became an Akum, is cursed
Law 7:
Prayer Simun is forbidden to be read in a house of Akum
[*2] Cursed - the same thing as impeached by the Jews, expelled from the religious community.
[*3] Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, 154, 11, Hagah; taken from Pisek Megara Veil 64.
[*4] bid, 193, 3 Hagah.
[*5] After dinner.
[*6] The Rabbis distinguish the "approved meal" (lunch) from eating at random. Prayer Simun takes place only after the first.
Law 8:
Over the incense of idolatry it is forbidden to read the prayer of gratitude
Law 9:
Passing by the ruined temple of Akum, every Jew must say: "Glory to Thee, O Lord, for thou root out of here this house of idols
"Glory to Thee, Wise Lord";
But when he sees a gathering of Akum, then he must say:
"The Lord is a God of vengeance".
[*2] Ibid, 224, 2, taken from the Talmud Berachah 54.
[*3] Ibid, taken from the Talmud ibid, 58.
[*4] Ibid, taken from the Talmud ibid, 59.
[*5] Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, 224, 2; taken from Talmud Berachah 58.
[*2] The Talmud (Berachah 58a) yields about this the following explanation: "Because neither their minds nor their faces resemble each other."
[*3] The full text of the Talmud (Berachah 586) reads:
"Let there be praise the One who justly created you, justly have given you the food, justly helped you to grow up, justly and fairly gathered you and shall raise you!"
[*4] If one sees the houses of the Israelis one is to say, when some people live there:
"Praise be to Him Who has strengthened the border of the widow!" (Cf: Proverbs. 15, 25).
If they are devastated: "Praise be to judge of the truth!" (Cf: Orach Chayim-224, 10).
Law 10:
It is forbidden to read a prayer of gratitude over the lights of idolatry
Law 11:
In the land of Israel it is allowed to buy a house from Akum even on the Sabbath
Law 12:
When saving lives it is not necessary to pay attention to (the fact of who is in) majority
Even when several Akum lie with the Jew under that heap and the Akum, if we had saved the the Jew, were also saved, (and this is, that the salvation of Akum from death, even in Boden, as we shall see later (cf. Law 1950 ), is considered a great sin), yet, to save the Jew, it is necessary to remove the pile of stones." [*5]
[*2] Ibid, 306, 11, was taken from the Talmud Baba kamma, 80, and the Talmud Gittin 8.
[*3] To commit the deed.
[*4] The law prohibits to write on the Sabbath only in Hebrew, to write in another language is only prohibited by the rabbis.
[*5] Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, 329, 2, taken from the Talmud Iomma, 84.
Law 13:
It is forbidden to assist an Akum woman while she is giving birth during sabbath because she is to be considered an animal
On the contrary, to help the akum woman [*1] (Christian) is prohibited, even [*2]in those cases where it is possible to do it without desecrating the Sabbath, because she should only be considered an animal." [*3]
Law 14:
On the eve of Passover, every Jew must read the Shefoh prayer (in which they appeal to God to pour out his wrath on the gentiles)
[*2] Tozefot, ibid.
[*3] See: Talmud, Yebamoth, Kiddushin and Ketubot.
[*4] Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, 480, Hagah, taken from Mehar Brin.
[*5] Ps. 113, 9-19.
[*6] Ie night, during which the Israelis are protected by Jehovah, so that there is no need for them to fear demons (cf: Rashi and Abn Ezra to Exodus 12, 42; Talmud Rosh Hashanah 11b, Pesachim 109b).
Law 15:
During the holidays one can not cook for Akum and dogs
Nevertheless, when one had to cook for himself, it is allowed to add more food in the same pot than is necessary for himself, even if the added amount is designated for dogs, because we are obliged to let live the dogs also." [*2]
But to add the food for Akum is strictly prohibited, as we are not obliged to let him live."
"However, it is permitted to let one's servant dine with oneself, or a messenger, sent (to Jew), and so to the Akum, who came by himself (without invitation), for there is no need for us to fear that there was more food cooked for him" (Hagah).
[*2] Ibid, 1, taken from the Talmud Betz, p.21.
[*3] Ie in the days of Passover, the feast of Pentecost, New Year and the Feast of Tabernacles (the day of repentance, during which the Jews themselves do not eat anything, of course, this does not count).
[*4] Then, the whole thing looks as if he actually baked bread "for the Jewish child."
Law 16:
During Holgamoeda any trading activities are strictly forbidden, but loaning to Akum is allowed
Law 17:
If there is a plague among pigs or Akum, but not among the Jews, then we must accept it
But when the plague appeared among the animals, then there is no need to do it, except in the case where it happened to pigs, because their insides are like the insides of people, and so when the plague strikes the Akum." [*2]
Law 18:
During the celebration of Aman one should pray: "Cursed be Haman and all of Akum and Blessed be Mordecai and all the Jews"
[*1] Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, 539, 13, was taken from the Tur, and Rabbi Ascher.
[*2] Ibid, 576, 3, taken from the Talmud Ta'anif, 21.
[*3] Ibid, 690, 16, was taken from the Talmud of Megillah-Yerushalmi.
[*4] The wife of Haman.
Law 19:
Any Beth Din could sentence to death even if the crime did not deserve the death penalty
Law 20:
Anyone who expresses an intention to resolve their case with them (Akum judges) is a villain
But they are not allowed to appeal to Akum or seek their rights before the royal court, where judges are Akum.
Even if their (Akum) law is identical with the law of rabbis, even in that case it is a grave sin and a terrible blasphemy.
Who nonetheless violates that requirement in search of justice, along with other Jew in court of Akum, Beth Din must expell from the community (ie to curse him) as long as he will not release his neighbor (the Jew) from his complaint." [*5]
[*2] Ibid; taken from Maimon Gilhof Sanhedrin, Perek 24.
[*3] Beth Din, ie court place - their own and the national mock trial of the Jews. It consists of at least three judges, over whom shall preside a lawyer (see Choshen ha-Mishpat 3, 1).
On the other hand, the chairman is the senior rabbi, his comrades, for the most part are also rabbis, but in extreme cases he may choose others.
[*4] Shulchan Aruch, Choshen ha-Mishpat 26, 1, taken from the Talmud Gittin 88.
[*5] Ibid, Hagah, taken from Shaalof Utshubof Joseph Colon, 154.
Law 21:
It is not proper for a Jew to be a witness for the Akum against another Jew
In case when a Jew has violated this requirement and became a witness for the Akum against the Jew, then Beth Din is obliged to exclude him from the community (ie, expose him to anathema)."
Law 22:
Only someone who has some humanity and honor may be a witness, but not Akum
but he who throws away his dignity, such as the one who goes out naked into the street or the one who (openly) begs from Akum, when it can be done in secret (ie, arrange things without publicity, as needed), he is likened to a dog as he disregards his dignity, hence not able to be a witness." [*2]
[*2] Ibid, 34, 18, taken from the Talmud Sanhedrin 26.
Law 23:
A Goy and a slave are not able to testify because they are not people
As for Akum, or a Jew, who became the Akum and who is even worse than (the natural) Akum, then they can not be regarded as human beings, hence, their testimony is devoid of any value" (see Law 2).
Law 24:
Money of Akum is ownerless (owned by nobody) property, and everyone who came first, seizes it
The basis is [*3] that the money of Akum are the goods no one owns, and the first one who wishes has full right to seize it."
[*2] Ibid, 156, Hagah 5; taken from Mordechai Bababatra and Hagahof Maimon Gilhof Sheehan, C / O 6.
[*3] Ibid; taken from the Talmud Bababatra, 54.
Law 25:
Citizens (ie the Jews) of the same community have the right to prohibit the merchants from other places to come to them and sell some goods more cheaply
Whereas the latter can not prohibit it, because the buyers would receive the better product. But it may be, of course, tolerated only where the buyers are also Jews. [*2]
However, where buyers are Akum, then the merchants from other cities may not be allowed, and that's because the permission to do good to Akum is considered a sin, because we (the Jews) have the basic rule [*3], that says you can throw a piece of meat to a dog, but can not give it to nohri (Christian), as the dog is better than nohri (Christian)."
Law 26:
Benefit from the fraud against Christian belongs to the Jewish owner
[*2] Ibid; taken from Rabbenu Ieruham, 31, and the Maggid Mishnah Gilhof Sheehan, C / O 6.
[*3] Rashi on Deuteronomy. 14, 21.
[*4] Shulchan Aruch, Choshen ha-Mishpat 176, 12, Hagah and 38, taken from Shaalof Utshubof Garashba, 1014. s
Law 27:
When a Jew sends a clerk to Akum for the money and he deceives Akum and takes more, then it belongs to the clerk
Law 28:
When a Jew is conducting business with Akum and another Jew comes and deceives Akum, no matter how, then both Jew should share in such profits
Choshen ha-Mishpat 183, 7, Hagah.
Law 29:
When Jew sends a clerk to Akum to pay the debt, and Akum forgot about the debt, then the money should be returned to the Jew, who sent him
'say, the Jews are still decent people'. Something like it he could do only with his own money: as he has no right to throw around someone else's money." [*3]
[*2] Ibid.
[*3] Ibid, 183, 8; taken from Shaalof Utshubof Megara Rothenburg.
Law 30:
When a Jew sold to another Jew the things he stole, and the owner took them back, then the seller is obliged to return the money to the buyer
But if he stole these things from Akum and Akum takes them back, then the seller is not obliged to return the money to the buyer." [*2]
Law 31:
It is strictly forbidden for a Jew to cheat his fellow Jew, but towards Akum there is no such a thing as deception
It goes without saying that all this takes place only among the Jews.
But it is permitted for a Jew to deceive an Akum, and he is not obliged to return to Akum the amount of cheating, because in the Holy Scripture it says:
[*2] Ibid; taken from the Talmud Bababatra, 45.
[*3] Ibid, 227, 1; taken from the Talmud Baba Metzia, 49.
[*4] Ibid, 26; taken from the Talmud Berachah, 13.
[*5] Taken from Rashi to Deut. 14, 21.
Law 32:
Under threat of damnation from Rabbi Gershon it is prohibited to make a competition while renting property from Akum
But when the owner is Akum, then let him be accursed (the expression for it in Chaldean is "menuda", ie, he can not walk into the synagogue for as long as the rabbi does not free him from the shackles of a curse), the one who is to blame for Akum getting more profit". [*3]
Law 33:
It is forbidden to listen to a sick one when he wishes to give a gift to Akum
According to this, if the patient in his will gives something as a present to Akum, then it should not be executable, because, as we shall see later, it is considered a great sin to give anything to Akum." [*4]
[*2] Because the Jews must return the money to another Jew.
[*3] Shulchan Aruch, Choshen ha-Mishpat 237, 1, Hagah; taken from Mehar Padua, 41.
[*4] Ibid, 256, 3; taken from Maimon Hilhof Sehiyya par. 9.
Law 34:
The thing lost by Akum, is allowed to be kept (without giving it back)
But when the item found belongs to Akum, then a Jew is not only not obliged to return it, but on the contrary, it is considered a grievous sin to return anything to Akum, unless it is done for the purpose to make Akum say: "The Jews are decent people". [*2]
Law 35:
When an animal belongs to a Jew, and a load to Akum, you have to unload and load, because a Jew is in a difficulty. But when the animal and the load is owned by Akum, then you are not obliged to do so
He is obliged to do so even when a load belongs to a Jew, but an animal to Akum, or conversely, when the animal is owned by a Jew, and the cargo to Akum. [*4]
But when the animals belong to Akum and and so the luggage is his property, then we are not talking of compassion, nor of charity with respect to both, the owner of the luggage, and with respect to animals, and in this case, no Jew is obliged to provide any assistance neither to the owner of the cargo nor the animals."
[*2] Ibid, 266, 1; taken from the Talmud Baba kamma, 113.
[*3] Ibid, 272, 1; taken from the Talmud Baba Metzia, 32.
[*4] Ibid, 8 and 9, taken from the Talmud in the same place.
Law 36:
Jew, who owes something to Akum and Akum dies, and none of the Akum know about debt, is not obliged to pay the inheritance to Akum's heirs
But when (even) one Akum knows about it, then a Jew is obliged to pay money to heirs, so that Akum did not say:
"Jews are deceivers'." [*1]
Law 37:
A Jew is forbidden to steal something either from another Jew or from a goy, but to cheat the goy, or not pay him ones debt is permitted, but with caution
[*2] Ibid, 348, 2 Hagah; taken from the Talmud Baba kamma, 113, and from the Tur.
Law 38:
When a Jew buys something from a thief and sells it to another Jew, and Akum comes and declares it stolen from him and takes it away (stolen) from the buyer, then, if the thief is known as such, the first Jew is obliged to return the money to the second one
But if he complains to their (Akum) court and would get his thing returned by judicial order, the seller is not obliged to return the money to the buyer [*1] (for those who bought from the thief did not made a mistake, since the goods that were bought were stolen from Akum)".
Law 39:
If a Jew has bought the rights to collect the customs duty from the King, then those engaged in smuggling are considered robbers of the Jew
but when the customs fee collector is Akum, then it is allowed, because it is the same as not paying ones debts [*2], and the latter is allowed, as we have seen above (Act 37)."
[*2] Ibid, 369, 6; taken from the Tur.
[*3] By this, Hagah notes, that even in case when it is known that the Jewish farmer collects more than is prescribed by law, you still can not deceive him, as it is the same, as to rob a robber (Jewish), which is forbidden.
Law 40:
Where the officer is a Jew, and he collects for the king, though it is forbidden to engage in smuggling, when someone imports the illicit goods, then the collector should not force him (the smuggler) to pay (the customs fees)
Because the King (for whom he collects) is a Goy, and so failure to pay the taxes is the same as a default on paying debts to Goy, but this very thing is allowed, as we have seen (cf. Law 37), hence, one Jew should not force to that another Jew.
But, when the aforesaid officer (a Jew) is afraid that the king may learn about it, then he can use violence even against another Jew." [*1]
Law 41:
State laws need to be complied with, but only those that cause the State to receive a revenue
But even among the tax laws not all of them should be complied with, but only those [*3], that deal with land (ie taxes on land and taxes on buildings);
As for all other tax and excise laws, they do not have to be complied with.
But the land related taxes and taxes on buildings must be complied with because the land belongs to the state, and it may declare that it allows us to live on its land only if we were to pay taxes on real estate."
"Anyone who has a wife, has agreed with the laws and regulations (of that country), and we decide the case under the laws of Akum, so that the husband is not the wife's heir, etc."
Here, the state law has no application because, as we say, this is the law only when the Emperor receives the income or when it comes to civic amenities, but you can not judge (private business) under the laws of Akum, because otherwise all the laws of the Jews would have become superfluous."
[*2] Ibid, 369, 11, Hagah; taken from Ry Colon, 188.
[*3] Ibid, 369, 8, Hagah; taken from Rabbenu Ascher Talmud Nedarim and Mordechai Talmud Baba kamma.
[*4] so that "all the laws of the Jews would not become redundant, the rule "State law is the law (for Jews)," obviously, can be applicable only if it is not contrary to any law of Shulchan Aruch.
Law 42:
It is forbidden to play the games of cubes with a Jew, ie to deceive him in the game of cards or dice or other games that allow cheating, because all this is robbery, robbing the Jews is forbidden. But with Akum it is allowed.
But it is permitted to play the games of cubes with Akum." [*1]
Law 43:
When Reuben sold anything to Akum, and comes Shimon and tells Akum that the thing he bought should not be so expensive, then he is guilty and has to compensate (Reuben)
Similarly, when a Jew lent some money to Akum for high interest rate, and other Jew comes to Akum and offers him money for less interest, the second Jew is a rush (ie atheist) and must compensate the first Jew for all of that surplus, which he would have made from Akum, if this latter would not take the money from the second Jew." [*2]
Law 44:
When the law requires payment of taxes to the king, and some Jew evades this duty, and yet another Jew informs the authorities about it, then Jewish informer is obliged to compensate all the losses to the first Jew
[*2] Ibid; taken from Rabbenu Ieruham Netub, 31, Part II. II.
[*3] Ibid, 388, 2; taken from Maimon Gilhof Umatstsik Hobel, C / O 8.
Law 45:
It is allowed to kill a traitor at any place, even in our time. It is permissible to kill him before he can snitch.
"Not to tell."
But when he resists, and repeats:
'But I'm still going to snitch,' then not only it is permissible, but is considered a good deed to kill him, and he will be blessed, who is the first one to give him a fatal blow. [*1]
And when there is no time to warn him, then it is allowed to kill him immediately and without any warning."
Law 46:
When someone snitched on a Jew to Akum thrice, then it is necessary find ways and means to get rid off him
Costs spent on getting rid of him, must be paid by those Jews who live in (this) city (of the scene)." [*3]
[*2] Ibid, 388, 15; taken from Shaalof Utshubof Ry bar Sheshef, 239, Mehudash, 62.
[*3] Ibid, 16; taken from Shaalof Utshubof Rabbi Ascher Kel 6 par. 21 Mehudash 6.
[*4] it is necessary to examine the witnesses in his absence, furthermore, their testimonies may be quite different.
[*5] Therefore, the direct killing may not be necessary.
Law 47:
When the ox of a Jew injures an ox of Akum, then a Jew is not obliged to compensate Akum for his loss. But, when the ox of Akum injures the ox of a Jew, then Akum is obliged to compensate the Jew for the loss because he is Akum
Law 48:
One should not keep the small livestock in Palestine, because it has a habit of grazing on others' fields causing damage
But in Syria, as elsewhere, where the fields do not belong to the Jews, every Jew could also freely keep small livestock.
On the contrary, in our time, when the fields in Palestine no longer belong to the Jews, they are allowed to keep small livestock here (in Palestine) as well. "
Law 49:
It is forbidden for a Jew to keep the vicious dog that bites people, without the dog being tied on a chain, but it is applicable only where the Jews are the only residents
On the contrary, where Akum reside also [*4], then it is allowed for a Jew to keep such a vicious dog (without a chain)."
[*2] Ibid; taken from Maimon Gilhof Hobel Umatstsik par., 8, 5.
[*3] Ibid, 409, 3; taken from the Talmud Baba kamma, 82.
[*4] Ibid, Hagah; taken from Hagahof Alfazi.
Law 50:
Jewish free-thinker, as well as those who reject the Torah and the prophets of Israel, to kill all such is a good deed. It is not allowed to a Jew to save Akum from death
But the Rabbinical inquisition still can pronounce the death sentence, but only according to the law 19.
Regardless of this, except for permission to kill a moser (see Law 45), a murder, even without rabbinical presence, is a good deed in the following cases [*1]:
b) a Jew commits a good deed when he kills an Apikores. [*2] When a Jew could commit such a murder in public, yes, let him do it!
But, when for fear of public authorities, it can not be done, then he should think about the means to secretly deprive the Apikores of his life. [*3]
Whereupon the Jew is not directly obliged to kill Akum, with whom he lives in peace, nevertheless, it is not allowed to save Akum from death."
If, nevertheless, Beth Din finds that the moment requires it in order to protect the (known) project or affair, then they (the Jewish Judges) can punish in any way they want ...
All this applies only to such executions when the presence of Beth Din is necessary. On the contrary, over those who may be killed without authorization of bet din, the executions are performed even nowadays, as we now expound."
When one has the authority to kill them publicly with the sword, then let it be accomplished; but if there is no such authority, then they have to be entrapped in every way, in order to inflict death.
For example, when you see that one of them has fallen into a well, and there is a ladder in it, then hurry up and pull it out, saying:
'I have a problem. I have to remove my son from the roof, and I will bring it (ladder) back very soon,' etc.
But to Akum, with whom we do not live in a war, or those who let the Israeli sheep to graze on the fields belonging to the Jews, etc., there is no need to cause them death. However, it is forbidden to save them (from death)."
[*2] Shulchan Aruch, Choshen ha-Mishpat 425, 5; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarahh. Apikores is recognized as a freethinker, unbeliever, scoffer and the like, who denies the doctrine of Israel and brags about his unfaithfulness, as well as the one who becomes Akum.
[*3] Ibid, taken from the Talmud Kiddushin, 82.
Law 51:
An animal killed by Akum, or a Jew who became an Akum, must be regarded by Jews as carrion
Law 52:
A Jew is forbidden to cut the animal, which is not yet 8 days old. One can not rely on Akum in regard to animals which were bought from him, and (which) he claimed to be 8 days old
Law 53:
It is not allowed for nohrif (Christian) to breast feed the child, when you can have a Jewess, because the milk of nohrif closes the heart and creates an evil nature in it
[*2] Ibid, 15; taken from Shaalof Utshubof Rashba; something similar appears in the Shulchan Aruch, many times.
[*3] Shulchan Aruch, Iore Dea 81, 7, Hagah; taken from the Talmud Rabbenu Nizim Abodah Zarahh.
[*4] To "close the Heart" in rabbinic language means to make it inaccessible to any science.
Law 54:
Rabbis have forbidden to eat bread baked by Akum, or anything cooked by Akum, or drink his liquor, as it may lead to socially friendly relations
However, where there is no Jewish baker, then it is allowed to purchase it from Christian baker [*3], but not a private person, because then there is no serious reason for such fears.
Nevertheless, the Jew is allowed to employ the Akum (Christian) as a cook [*4], when she cooks under supervision, guidance and in the presence of a Jew, and therefore, in collaboration with her. "
"And there are those who say that even in a place where you can get some bread from a Jew it is allowed to (buy from the Christian baker).
But no one allowes to (buy) bread from private individuals, because the reason for the prohibition lies (in prevention) of creating a situation for wooing (matchmaking), and if anyone would eat some bread from individuals, he would finally begin to eat together with them.
[*2] Ibid, 114, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 31.
[*3] Ibid, 2; taken from Yerushalmi.
[*4] Ibid 113, 4, Hagah; taken from Aruch Kela, 43.
Law 55:
It is always a good deed to snatch something from Akum
Law 56:
When a Jew has bought some dishes from Akum, then he should wash it clean because Akum is (in the Jewish sense) impure
Even when a Jew sells his dish to Akum [*3] and Akum brings it back, the Jew is obliged to wash is clean again, because through touch of Akum it was defiled."
[*2] Ibid, 120, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 26.
[*3] Ibid, 11; taken from Tozefot.
Law 57:
Jew is forbidden to drink wine from a bottle or glass, which was touched by Akum, because of such a touch by Akum wine is defiled
(This law also has a particular goal - to protect the Jews from the social interactions with Christians. [*2])
Law 58:
A Jew is forbidden to derive any pleasures or benefits that he might enjoy from the temples of Akum
He is not allowed to sell the priest, liturgical [*4] Chants books, but to sell the same to secular people is allowed; but if, however, a Jew will obstain from it and will not do even this latter, he will be blessed.
Further, a Jew is forbidden from lending money for construction or for interior decoration of the Akum temple [*5] and even less is allowed to sell [*6] the objects, which are used in such a temple."
"Whereupon the Jew should not give or sell water to Akum [*7], when he knows that it will be used to baptize with;
In addition, he is forbidden to sell incense, intended for use in the temple.
When, however, in the same locality Akum already sells [*8] , the items that are used in his temple, then a Jew is also permitted to sell them in order to prevent Akum from making money on it.
[*2] Ibid; taken from the Talmud Tozefot Abodah Zarah, 2.
[*3] Ibid, 139, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 40.
[*4] Ibid, Hagah, 15; taken from Zepher Mitzvot Gadol.
[*5] Ibid; taken from the Talmud Nedarim, 62.
[*6] ТIbid, 151, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 73.
[*7] Ibid, Hagah; taken from Toraf Adam Vehavva Netib, 17.
[*8] Ibid, Hagah; taken from Mordechai, the Talmud Abodah Zarah.
He is equally prohibited to derive any benefit even from the ashes [*2] of such things or from the burned temple of Akum."
[*2] Ibid, paragraph 142; taken from the Talmud Betz, 39.
Law 59:
All the images in the villages are prohibited because they are, without doubt, made for idols
But when he finds them in the big cities, where they were not made for worship, but only for decoration, then it is not necessary to apply the law.
But on the other hand, this prohibition applies to every cross, before which they kneel." [*1]
Law 60:
A Jew is strictly forbidden to derive any pleasure or benefit from the temple of Akum, such as having a walk in its shadow during summer, listen to organ music, or to look at one of its beautiful paintings in order to enjoy it
It is even allowed to walk on the shadows inside the temple, if that place was taken away from the public, and there used to be a road there before, where they have built a house of idols.
But when the idol's house stands right by the road, then (walking on it) is prohibited. Some even prohibit it unconditionally."
Law 61:
It is strictly forbidden for a Jew to build a house next to the Akum temple
But when he already owns a house that stands next to the said temple, and the house collapses, then, for new construction Jew should step back a little from the temple, and fill the gap with human excrements." [*3]
Law 62:
Jew is not allowed to have fun or profit from the church-owned property of Akum when the income goes to the liturgical purposes
[*2] Ibid, 15; taken from Rabbenu Ieruham.
[*3] Ibid, 143, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 47.
[*4] Ibid, 143, 3; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 54.
Law 63:
Strictly forbidden for a Jew to participate in donation collection for the temple of Akum
However, it is effective only where the temple independently desides how to use its property and, therefore, spends donations only on itself.
But when the spiritual property is controlled by the state itself, then it is allowed to participate in donation collection, since in that case one can think to himself that he gives it to the state, as if any donation might be used for other purposes also."[*1]
Law 64:
It is a good deed to be done to Akum temples, as well as all their belongings or made for them, by every Jew, as much as possible, is to try to destroy and burn them, and to scatter the ashes in all winds, or throw them into the water
Further, is the duty of every Jew to eradicate every temple of Akum and give it the shameful name." [*2]
[*2] Ibid, 146, 14 and 15; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 46, and Maimon Gilhof Abodah Zarah, par. 7.
Law 65:
A Jew who vows anything in the name of the temple (church) of Akum should be given 39 hits with the stick, and furthermore it is forbidden to even use the name of such a temple; with respect thereto, only the embarrassing nicknames must be used
Even the Akum holidays can not be called their own names, except for those that are named after names of people (eg holiday of Peter and Paul, Andrew, etc.).[*1]
A Jew is permitted to mock Akum, saying:
"May your God help you!" or "He (God) bless your deeds!"
While thinking to himself:
"God of Akum (ie, in the eyes of a Jew, idolaters) can not do anything, therefore, Akum will not be blessed."
(It is clear from this that the Jewish wish of Grace to Akum is a mockery and humiliation)." [*2]
Law 66:
A Jew is forbidden to lend money to Akum, or to even conduct any business with him for three days before one of his (Akum) holidays, because Akum could use it to please himself during holidays. However, for excessively high interest rates loaning to Akum is allowed
However, for excessively high [*4] interest rates loaning to Akum is permitted, so the very pleasure would be bittered because of the coming pains of paying it back."
[*2] Ibid; taken from Maimonides.
[*3] Ibid, 148, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 6, Tozefot and Rashba.
[*4] Ibid, taken from the Tur.
Law 67:
A Jew is forbidden to give any gifts to Akum on one of his (Akum) holidays, as it is allowed only when he knows that Akum is unbeliever. Similarly, a Jew is forbidden to accept gifts from Akum on his holiday
Similarly, a Jew is forbidden to accept any gifts from Akum on his holiday. But when a Jew is afraid that his rejection may cause some bad consequences, then he may accept it, but then secretly throw a gift away." [*1]
"The day on which Akum get the new king (regnal day or election), the Jews should consider it just like any other ordinary holiday of Akum (ie, Jews should not give them any presents or perform any gesheft with them, except if they have the opportunity to cheat Akum etc.)".
And it is also forbidden to accept any gifts from an Akum, when he sends it on his holiday.
But, when we can expect a dislike, then let the (Jew) take it and under his hand, in his (Akum) presence, throw a gift into a pit or into some other (appropriate) place, where he will die."
Law 68:
It is forbidden to a Jew to go to Akum's house during the Akum holiday so as not to be obliged to shake hands with him
But when a Jew meets an Akum on the street, then allowed to shake hands with him, but in a constrained manner, sullenly (in the original text - "with weak lips and a heavy head")." [*1]
Law 69:
Always forbidden to respond to a bow of Akum, so it is advised to bow first, so that the Akum would not (bow) first, and thus force one to respond to his bow
According to this, the Jew is inculcated with the idea that when he meets an Akum, he must bow first, in order not to give the Akum any time to bow first, and would not have forced a Jew to respond, and, therefore, contribute to that, which, God forbid, would allow the Akum to receive a blessing." [*2]
Law 70:
It is considered a holy good deed, when a Jew stays away from the temple of Akum, at by least 4 cubits. Very strictly prohibited for a Jew to bow his head in front of mentioned temple, when, for example, a splinter has gotten into his leg or when he drops his money down
According to this, is very strictly forbidden to a Jew to bow his head before mentioned church, for example, when a splinter [*4] has gotten into his leg or when he dropped the money down, so he had to bend, in which case he should turn his back to the temple.
When by the hole at a water source there are Christian imagery or symbols [*5], then a Jew is prohibited to drink from that source, because it would look as if, by bending down to the hole, he would like to kiss the image or symbol."
[*2] Ibid, 148, 10; taken from the Talmud Gittin 62.
[*3] Ibid, 150, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 12 and 17.
[*4] Ibid, 2; taken from the Talmud in the same place.
[*5] Ibid, 3; taken from the Talmud in the same place.
Law 71:
A Jew is forbidden to take off his hat before the kings or priests, who have a cross on their dress or a cross worn on the chest, so it does not look like he makes a bow before the cross
However, in order not to violate the external decorum, he should remove his hat before he sees the individuals mentioned, (consequently, the cross), or, seemingly accidentally, to drop the money and bend down to pick it up (his behavior therefore, must have looked as if he pays his respect for that person, but in fact, he has a very different intent)."
Law 72:
It is forbidden to Jews in the neighborhood or on the street where they live, to rent or sell houses to three Akum, to prevent that street from becoming Christian
House for sale to one or two Akum was previously tolerated only in order 'to be used as barns, but not as residence, because otherwise the Akum would keep their idols in them.' [*1]
However, now that this case no longer occurs, Jews are allowed to rent or sell houses to one or two Akum for housing also."
[*2] Ibid, 151, 9 and 10, taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 19.
Law 73:
It is considered a great sin to give something to Akum as a present. Prohibited (to a Jew) to give a gift to Akum, whom he does not know
Nevertheless, for the sake of peace [*3] it is allowed to give some charity to the poor Akum, to visit their patients, to give to their dead last respects, and to comfort the relatives of the dying one, so that the Akum might think that the Jews are their friends since they express participation."
Law 74:
Jew is forbidden to praise Akum in his absence, such as saying: "What a handsome man," but still a thousand times more strictly forbidden to praise his virtues
"What a good man he is!" or "What a great scientist!" or "What a smart man!" etc.
But when, however, praising the beauty of the body of an Akum, Jew intends it to praise God for He has created such a beautiful creature, then it is permitted [*1], because the Jew can praise God for the beauty of an animal, and hence the Akum."
But, when with such an approval you are just going to praise the Holy Spirit (God), by saying: 'praise the Lord, for He has created such a beautiful creature', then it is allowed.
[*2] Ibid, 151, 11; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 20.
[*3] Ibid, 12; taken from the Talmud Gittin 20.
[*4] Tozefot to the Abodah of Zara, 20a.
[*5] Shulchan Aruch, Iore Dea 151, 14; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 20.
Law 75:
A Jew is forbidden to take part in a wedding feast of Akum, even if there is a opportunity to take home his food and his waiter
but when an Akum sends a live bird or something killed by some Jew to a Jew, then a Jew is allowed to eat it in his own home." [*2]
[*2] Ibid, Iore Dea 152, 1 and 2; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 8.
Law 76:
A Jew is forbidden to send his child to a Christian school or to take him to a Christian craftsman to learn some skill, because Akum (Christians) would tempt him to do evil
When a Jew and an Akum are walking the stairs up or down, then, in the former case the Jew must strive to be the first, and in the second case, to be behind (hence, he is always higher than a Christian), else the Akum could kill a Jew, if the latter was lower.
Further, a Jew can not bend down in the presence of an Akum, because otherwise Akum could chop off his head.
Similarly, a Jew is forbidden to tell the truth, if Akum asked where he goes, so the Akum would not creep up to him and kill him." [*1]
Law 77:
A Jewish midwife is forbidden to breast feed a baby of an Akum, even if she is paid, because she would help to raise an Akum
Only when she felt severe pain from an excess of milk and it could be harmful to her, then it is allowed. [*3]
Also, it is prohibited to a Jew to teach an Akum some trade, which he could subsist on."
[*2] Ibid, 154, 2; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 26.
[*3] Ibid, Hagah 2; taken from Hagahof Ascher in the Talmud Abodah Zarah.
Law 78:
It is forbidden to a Jew to be treated for free by the doctor or a pharmacist of Akum, because, we must assume that in this case the doctor or pharmacist would have poisoned him
but for a fee it is allowed to use an Akum as a doctor or a pharmacist, because in this case the latter would be cautious of poisoning the Jew in order not to damage his reputation." [*1]
Law 79:
It is permitted to a Jew with a life-threatening illnesses to use the unclean when he thinks he can expect to be healed by it
But even in this case it is unlawful to use for your healing that which belongs (in the sense of Jewishness) to the most unclean thing, namely, the temple of Akum (Christian Church)." [*2]
[*2] Ibid, 155, 3 Hagah; taken from Aruch Kela, 32.
[*3] This means: out of the things that are commonly eaten, it is allowed to a Jew, when the disease is not dangerous to his life, to make a patch and put it on the wound;
He can even eat them, adding something bitter, so that his mouth would no longer taste this food (see: Mamon, Gilhof iezode n-torus, Perek 5, 8).
Law 80:
Strictly forbidden to a Jew to let an Akum cut his hair
it is permitted only if there are few Jews present, or when there is a mirror in front of him, so that he could immediately notice the evil intent of the Akum to cut his throat and quickly run away." [*2]
Law 81:
It is not a direct duty for a Jew to kill an Akum with whom he lives in peace; but it is strictly prohibited to save an Akum from death. Furthermore, a Jew is forbidden to treat an Akum even if he is paid
but it is strictly prohibited to save an Akum from death , for example, if this latter fell into the water and even promised his entire fortune if he is saved. [*4]
Further, a Jew is forbidden to provide a medical treatment to an Akum even for money, except in the case when we can expect that as a consequence there would arise hatred among Akum against the Jews. In this case, it is allowed to treat the Akum even for free if a Jew can not evade providing that treatment. [*5]
Still further, the Jew is allowed to test some medication on the Akum, to see whether it brings a cure or causes death.
Finally, a Jew is directly obliged to kill such a Jew [*6] , who has converted to Christianity and went to Akum, and certainly it is most strictly forbidden to save such a Jew from death."
however it is forbidden to save them when they are close to death.
For example, when you see that one of them has fallen into the sea, do not save him, even if he is willing to pay for it.
According to this, they can not be given a medical treatment even for money, except in the case when we can expect some hostility (Hagah), because then it is allowed, even free of charge, if you can not evade it.
And it is also allowed to test some medicine on Akum, to see whether it is helpful."
[*2] Shulchan Aruch, Iore Dea 156, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 27, and Tozefot, ibid.
[*3] Here, of course, this is not about the beard, because every Jewish, shaving his beard with a razor, commits five sins at once:
two for each cheek and one for the chin (see: Talmud Makkot, 20a); it is probably about the hair on the neck.
[*4] Shulchan Aruch, Iore Dea 158, 1; taken from Maimon and the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 26.
[*5] Ibid, Hagah, taken from Tozefot and Mordechai in the Talmud Abodah Zarah, as well as from Zepher Mitzvot Gadol. [*6] Ibid, Hagah 2, taken from Tozefot, from the same place.
Law 82:
It is strictly forbidden to a Jew to lend money to another Jew at high interest rates, and, conversely, it is allowed to lend money to Akum or a Jew who became Akum at excessively high interest rates
"You have to allow your brother to live with thee." However, Akum is not considered a brother." [*1]
In our time it is permissible in all possible ways."
Law 83:
It is forbidden to a Jew to assimilate among Akum, on the contrary, he must make every effort to ensure that he is different from them. And, least of all, is allowed to him to wear such clothes that contain anything specifically Christian
And, least of all, is allowed to him to wear such clothes that contain anything specifically Christian (with crosses, etc.). [*2]
But when some Christian associations have their own clothing, such as doctors or craftsmen, then the Jewish doctor or craftsman is allowed [*3] to wear such clothes, if he can profit from it."
[*2] Ibid, 178, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 29, as well as from Zifra Ahre mof and Maimon Gilhof Abodah Zarah, par. 1.
[*3] Ibid, Hagah; taken from Shaalof Utshubof Mehar Koolon, 88.
Law 84:
The Jews have a law according to which at a certain time they need to perform a purification through bathing in water. When, having made such cleaning, they come across something unclean, excitatory, disgusting, or Akum, then they should perform the cleansing all over again.
When, having made this cleaning, they come across something unclean, bothersome or disgusting, or an Akum, then they should cleanse themselves all over again, because just seeing some impure thing or Akum, even without touching them, is enough to defile." [*1]
Law 85:
When a Jew has stolen something from Akum, but in the court rejects it, and he is asked to take an oath, then other Jews, who are aware of the theft, are required to mediate and do all they can to bring the matter to an amicable agreement between the Jew and the Akum. He is allowed to swear falsely, but at heart to deny this perjury, thinking to himself that he could not do otherwise
If that fails and a Jew does not want to lose the case, and it is impossible to evade the oath, then he is permitted to swear falsely, but at heart to deny this perjury, thinking to himself that he could not do otherwise.
However, this law remains in force only if Akum can not find out about the theft in any other way;
But if he could learn about it via other means, then a Jew should not commit a perjury, as not to defile the name of the Lord. [*2]
There is a rule that when a Jew is threatened with bodily punishment, then he is allowed to swear falsely, even if there was a risk of incrimination of perjury, and (therefore) the very name of the Lord might be defiled.
However, if there is only a threat of a fine, then to make a perjury is permitted only under the condition that there is no chance perjury can be discovered, and, (therefore) the Name of the Lord will not be defiled." [*3]
[*2] Ibid, 329, 1, Hagah; taken from Hagahof Ascher mude Shebuof.
[*3] Baar Hagola, ibid; taken from Hagah 232, 14.
Law 86:
A Jew is forbidden to give a donation or to lend something to someone who rejects even a single law of Torah, let alone to such a Jew who became an Akum
However, to give a donation to Akum is permitted in order to avoid hatred against Jews." [*1]
Law 87:
A Jew is strictly forbidden from accepting a charity from an Akum
Therefore, an Akum would blessed also, if a Jew took some charity from him (the Jews believe that Christians still exist only because through them the Jews would benefit also, as if the Jews would deprive them of this possibility, they would soon be broken as "fragile dishes", ie, would have perished completely).
Therefore, when the king or other ruler of the Goyim (Christians) would sent some money to the Jews to distribute among their poor, then, even though it is prohibited to return the money back, so as not to offend the king, but it is not allowed to distribute it to the poor of the Jews, and instead, should be quietly given to the poor of Christians."
"But when the Emperor gives something to the synagogue, then it is allowed to accept it, because the blessing arising from it is not important.
However, from a Jew who became a Christian, you can not take even in that case."[*1]
[*2] Ibid, 254, 1 and 2; taken from the Talmud Sanhedrin 27.
[*3] Ibid, taken from the Talmud Baba batra, 10.
Law 88:
Marriages among Akum have no binding force, ie their cohabitation is equivalent to mating horses. Therefore, their children do not relate to their parents in any human way, like relatives, and when parents and children became Jews, for example, a son can marry his own mother
Therefore, their children do not relate to their parents in any human way, like relatives, and when parents and children became Jews, for example, a son can marry his own mother.
However, the rabbis spoke against the application of this rule in real life, so that the Akum, who became Jews, would not say that the Akum are more pious than Jews, since it is not allowed for a son to marry his own mother in their tradition."[*2]
[*2] Ibid, 269, 1; taken from the Talmud Yebamoth, 22.
Law 89:
Jews have a law: during harvest leave some of it on the edges of the fields. But we no longer do it, because (now) the majority are Akum, and if (some harvest) was left, then the Akum would came and harvest it for themselves
But since the times the Jews have been scattered among the Akum and their fields are among the fields of Akum, this is forbidden, because (continuing to use the same rule) would cause the poor of Akum to harvest it. [*1]
Law 90:
In 24 cases, the Beth Din is obliged to expose a Jew to anathema ... For example, when someone sold their land to Akum, then you have to exclude him until he takes the responsibility for any potential violence that the Akum may cause to his Jewish neighbor
A. Assuming to sell his parcel of land to an Akum, a Jew, when his neighbor is also a Jew, is obliged to give to this latter one a written obligation that he takes the responsibility for all the troubles that may arise for a Jew from such a new neighborhood.
But if he is not willing to take such a responsibility, then the rabbi must impose a curse on him, that is, to exclude him from the community. [*2]
B. The second case has already been described in the law 21."
Law 91:
No need to be sad about Akum and slaves, and no need to conduct a send off for them when they die
But when he was present at the death of an Akum, or a Jew, who has become an Akum, then this expression of sadness is forbidden because a Jew should be happy on this occasion." [*3]
Next, a Jew is forbidden to pay his last respects to Akum [*1] , for example to accompany his remains to the grave or to pronounce a send off speech (cf. Law 73), and that is permitted only where this is happening for the sake of peace and tranquility."
But about a notorious sinner one can not feel sad, not to mention a Jew who has became an Akum."
[*2] Ibid, 334, 43; taken from the Talmud Baba kamma, 114.
[*3] Ibid, 340, 5; taken from the Talmud Moed Katan, 25.
Law 92:
The clergy should be cautious and not go visit the graves of Akum (Hagahh), although the (rabbis) (in this regard) are not so strict. Akum should not be regarded as humans, but as animals
However, only a Jew is considered to be human, because it is said:
"If a person dies in a tent, then anyone who enters the tent is unclean" (Numbers 19, 14).
But to enter the house where Akum died is permitted to a Jewish priest because anAkum should not be regarded as human, but as animals." [* 2]
Law 93:
When a Jew has some Akum as his servants, and one of them dies in his home, then another Jew is forbidden to console him for the deaths as though it were the death of a human
"Let thy God reimburse you for your loss," just as they say to a man, whose bull or a donkey died." [* 3]
[*2] Ibid, 372, 2; taken from the Talmud Yebamoth, 61 (see Act 2).
[*3] Ibid, 377, 1, taken from the Talmud Berachah, 16.
Law 94:
A Jew is strictly forbidden to give gifts to Akum during his New Year's celebrations, because the Akum see it as a happy omen for the New Year and enjoy it
But when a Jew can not escape from this custom, then he should send his gifts in advance. If, however, due to the fact that he sends them not on the feast day, but before that, he may incur the enmity or losses, he is permitted to make gifts on the New Year's day." [*1]
Law 95:
At the cemetery, do not behave indecently. It is prohibited to let the cattle graze on the graves, or dig the drainage canals, or make the walkways, or mow the grass on the graves, or relieve oneself or allow the Akums in there
Generally, it is not allowed to the Jews to have any pleasure or gain from the Jewish cemetery, but when the land of a Jewish cemetery belongs to an Akum, then it is allowed to sell those things that could bring gain (such as grass or trees), so from the proceeds, little by little to acquire it as ones property, because a disgrace for the dead Israelis rests on the land of Akum." [*3]
[*2] This law is extremely important as a direct proof that Christians are Akum.
[*3] Shulchan Aruch, Iore Dea 368, 1; taken from Mehar Veil, 50.
Law 96:
When Akuma (Christian) marries an akum female (Christian), or when the Jew, who converted to Christianity, marries a Jewess, who also became a Christian, then their marriages have no legal force
In light of this, if an Akum (Christian) or akum female (Christian) have converted to a Jew, then they are allowed to remarry, without requiring them to divorce, even if they have lived together for twenty years (see Law 98), because married life of Akum should not be viewed as anything but fornication."
Law 97:
It is strictly forbidden for a Jew to beat his fellow Jew, even if he is a sinner. However, only a Jew should be considered as a neighbor or fellow, but beating an Akum is not a sin of any kind
And whosoever shall smite his neighbor fellow, then he is considered to be Rush, that is, an atheist, and is subject to anathema for as long as he does not ask for forgiveness from his neighbor.
However, only a Jew is to be considered a neighbor, but hitting an Akum is not not a sin. [*3]
When Akum became a Jew and a Jew hits him, then the offender must compensate him for the losses (for treatment), but he is not subject to anathema, and the very act is not considered as such a sin as if he hit a natural Jew."
"Some say that the ancients were subjected to the anathema if a man beats his neighbor, and before he could be counted as one of ten [a number of people necessary to be present in order to conduct a religious ceremony] the curse must be removed".
[*2] Shulchan Aruch, Choshen ha-Mishpat 420, 1; taken from the Talmud Ketubot, 32, and Sanhedrin, 58.
[*3] Ibid, 37; taken from the Talmud Baba kamma, 86.
Law 98:
When a Jew has married the akum female, then he should be given 39 strokes and the marriage is considered to be null and void, and Beth Din is required in addition to subject him to anathema. Because the Akum should be regarded not as people but as a horses
Even when a Jew is married to a Jewess, if the latter became an Akum, then he is allowed to take another wife without a divorce, because Akum should be regarded not as people but as horses."
'Stay here with the donkeys', ie with the people, that are equal to the donkey. Hence we see that they are not able to marry."
[*2] Shulchan Aruch, Eben ha-Ezer, 16, 1; taken from the Talmud Abodah Zarah, 36; further ibid., 44, 8, taken from the Talmud Kiddushin, 66.
[*3] Ibid, Iore Dea 334, 43 (Art. 4).
[*4] By law, there is no family relations among Akum (see Laws 88 and 96), it does not exist even among their twins (see: Choshen ha-Mishpat 33, 11).
[*5] Akum before he became a Jew.
Law 99:
For a fee it is permissible to lend to such an Akum who usually takes (borrows money) from him (the grieving one) because it is something he could lose an opportunity to gain from
But when he has a chance to lend to Akum for high interest rate, then he is allowed to go out and interrupt the mourning, because it's a good deed, which should not be missed, as he may not have another chance for it in the future." [*1]
"And some say that when he can not do it through others, and this is something (that) he could lose, (then) it is allowed to the grieving one to do it himself."
Law 100:
If one had children while being an Akum, and (then) he became a Jew, then he has fulfilled the commandment
Only when a wife [*3] has the money and he wants to marry her for money, then it is allowed, and the Beth Din has no right to forbid him to marry her even if she could not have children."
"But when a Jew already has children, even illegitimate [*4] or stupid, then he performed his duty to propagate the human race.
But when his children are Akum, if, for example, he was an Akum before and had children, and then became a Jew, then the children are still Akum [*5], in which case he has not fulfilled his duty to promote the continuation and proliferation of the human race, because the children of Akum are not comparable even with illegitimate or the idiots of Jewish origin."
[*2] Ibid, Eben ha-Ezer, 1, 1; taken from the Talmud Yebamoth, 63.
[*3] Ibid, 3, Hagah 1 and 2; taken from Ry Bar Sheshef, 15.
[*4] Ibid, 6, Hagah, taken from the Rashba.
[*5] Ibid, 7, taken from the Talmud Yebamoth, 62
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