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Our new Perek begins with the following MISHNA:
For one who vows that vegetables are forbidden to him, it is permitted for him to eat gourds, as people typically do not include gourds in the category of vegetables; and Rabbi Akiva prohibits him from eating gourds
Rabbi Akiva said: it is apparent that gourds are included in the category of vegetables, although they differ from other vegetables, and therefore, the agent purchases gourds and explains that he found only gourds.
We explore the genus Lagenaria siceraria and its ancient uses as well as the kikayon of Jonah.