Pesahim 53 - Theodorus of Rome: Sage or Thug?
Rabbi Richard Hidary
Pesahim 53 A. Last fruits remaining for Sheviit B. What grows best in various areas C. Mishnah – selling animals to non-Jews D. Roasting meat on Passover post-destruction 1. Rav - Don’t say “this is for Pesah” 2. Author of Theodorus story (& prohibition to say “Pesah”) R. Shimon – improper formulation is null R. Yose – all clauses must be valid 3. Was Theodorus a sage or a thug? E. Yom Kipur Lights No fire for Yom Kippur Havdalah – Shmuel No fire for Yom Kippur Friday night – R. Yohanan