Hillel and Shammai. Harvesting grapes in purity, sure, but what about olives? Preserving Hillel’s honor in the face of Shammai’s decree. Also: the passions riding high when it comes to figuring out the last of the 18 decrees, including using and avoiding non-Jews.
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