A new mishnah! With various vows and caveats thereof. Including the famous injunction not to prolong conversation with a woman (!). Also, a list of proper behavior on the part of parents to ensure that their progeny are not damaged, with a moment to reflect about non-scientific cause and effect. Plus, Ima Shalom’s stance against the Gemara’s puritanism. [Who’s Who: Ima Shalom] Also, a rebuke to sexually explicit speech when it’s not in the right context. Plus, a discussion of how the cause/effect above could have come from the ministering angels, as originally presented there. Plus, the positivity of this daf.

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