For the source text click/tap here: Chullin 41
To download, click/tap here: PDF
We are introduced to a new Mishna that teaches more about sacrifice and blood and what is permitted. It teaches that the blood of a slaughter cannot flow into the sea, the rivers, or a vessel, because that has the appearance of idolatry. If the blood flows into a round excavation containing water, it is permitted. Similarly one may slaughter an animal while on a ship into a vessel because it is obvious that one is attempting to protect the ship. One is not permitted to have animal's blood flow into a small hole in the ground, but it is permitted to have the blood flow into a small hole within one's home.
In the marketplace this is not permitted, again because it has the appearance of idolatry.
We explore the notion of appearances and mimicking heretics.