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# Dolls and toys that are full images of humans may be purchased even if they protrude, because some say the chashad (concern people will suspect one) of worshipping human images no longer applies, plus everybody knows that dolls are not worshipped in general, they are not made in a permanent way, and they are "mevuzim" since they are thrown around and get dirty with play. The same goes for selling them.<ref>Yabia Omer (vol. 3 Yoreh Deah 8, vol. 10 Yoreh Deah 58:6 page 372), Yechaveh Da'at 3:64, Halichot Olam (vol. 7 pg 281, Masei 3), Mekor Chaim 265:7, [https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=52140&st=&pgnum=161 Binyan Av 1:37] based on Nachal Eshkol 3:50, Maharit YD 35, Pri Hasadeh 3:38, and Netsiv (Emek Shaylah 57:3).</ref> However, some recommend ruining a limb or part of the face, such as the nose.<ref>Shiurei Beracha (Yoreh Deah 141:2), Nehar Mitzrayim (Hilchot Avodah Zarah 2), Teshuvot veHanhagot 1:804, Shevet Halevi 7:134:1, Avnei Derech 6:112</ref> Some even permit manufacturing them, as well.<ref>Rav Ovadia (Yabia Omer (vol. 3 Yoreh Deah 8) originally prohibited manufacturing them, but then seems to have retracted and permitted manufacture as well (Halichot Olam vol. 7 pg 281, Masei 3). See also , [https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=52140&st=&pgnum=161 Binyan Av 1:37].</ref> | # Dolls and toys that are full images of humans may be purchased even if they protrude, because some say the chashad (concern people will suspect one) of worshipping human images no longer applies, plus everybody knows that dolls are not worshipped in general, they are not made in a permanent way, and they are "mevuzim" since they are thrown around and get dirty with play. The same goes for selling them.<ref>Yabia Omer (vol. 3 Yoreh Deah 8, vol. 10 Yoreh Deah 58:6 page 372), Yechaveh Da'at 3:64, Halichot Olam (vol. 7 pg 281, Masei 3), Mekor Chaim 265:7, [https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=52140&st=&pgnum=161 Binyan Av 1:37] based on Nachal Eshkol 3:50, Maharit YD 35, Pri Hasadeh 3:38, and Netsiv (Emek Shaylah 57:3).</ref> However, some recommend ruining a limb or part of the face, such as the nose.<ref>Shiurei Beracha (Yoreh Deah 141:2), Nehar Mitzrayim (Hilchot Avodah Zarah 2), Teshuvot veHanhagot 1:804, Shevet Halevi 7:134:1, Avnei Derech 6:112</ref> Some even permit manufacturing them, as well.<ref>Rav Ovadia (Yabia Omer (vol. 3 Yoreh Deah 8) originally prohibited manufacturing them, but then seems to have retracted and permitted manufacture as well (Halichot Olam vol. 7 pg 281, Masei 3). See also , [https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=52140&st=&pgnum=161 Binyan Av 1:37].</ref> | ||
# This prohibition applies to oragami, as well.<ref>Avnei Derech 6:113</ref> | # This prohibition applies to oragami, as well.<ref>Avnei Derech 6:113</ref> | ||
# One could justify possessing such a human image if it is placed in a public venue, such as a synagogue or cemetery. Although relying on that leniency is discouraged by many,<ref>Chatam Sofer (Yoreh Deah 6:4) see also ibid 6:6. See Beit David Yoreh Deah 75.</ref> poskim cite it to permit on to display a manikin in a store window,<ref>Az Nidberu 8:59 relying on the Chochmat Adam that there is no chashad of Adam nowadays</ref> but many disagree and only allow a bust but not a full manikin.<ref>Halichot Olam (vol. 7 page 285, Masei 4-5), Yalkut Yosef (Yoreh Deah 141:2, 7)</ref> | # One could justify possessing such a human image if it is placed in a public venue, such as a synagogue or cemetery. Although relying on that leniency is discouraged by many,<ref>Chatam Sofer (Yoreh Deah 6:4) see also ibid 6:6. See Beit David Yoreh Deah 75.</ref> poskim cite it to permit on to display a manikin in a store window,<ref>Az Nidberu 8:59 relying on the Chochmat Adam that there is no chashad of Adam nowadays</ref> but many disagree and only allow a bust but not a full manikin.<ref>Halichot Olam (vol. 7 page 285, Masei 4-5), Yalkut Yosef (Yoreh Deah 141:2, 7). Nevertheless, since we're discussing matters of Issurei Deoraita, the Ben Ish Chai (Shanah II, Masei 10) recommends being Machmir.</ref> | ||
==Animals and Plants== | ==Animals and Plants== | ||
