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# Making a model to demonstrate what the Torah is referring to (i.e. educational purposes) is permissible.<ref>Iggerot Moshe (Yoreh Deah 3:33), Halichot Olam vol. 7 pg 288</ref> | # Making a model to demonstrate what the Torah is referring to (i.e. educational purposes) is permissible.<ref>Iggerot Moshe (Yoreh Deah 3:33), Halichot Olam vol. 7 pg 288</ref> | ||
===Vessels of the Bet Hamikdash=== | ===Vessels of the Bet Hamikdash=== | ||
# Ultimately, any deviation that would render a vessel invalid for Mikdash purposes renders it permissible to be construct outside of the Mikdash. <ref>Ritva Avodah Zarah 43 and Rosh Hashanah 24a</ref> | # Ultimately, any deviation that would render a vessel invalid for Mikdash purposes renders it permissible to be construct outside of the Mikdash.<ref>Ritva Avodah Zarah 43 and Rosh Hashanah 24a</ref> | ||
===Making a Seven Branch Menorah=== | ===Making a Seven Branch Menorah=== | ||
# It’s forbidden to make a menorah of seven branches even of other metals besides gold, even if it’s not 18 Tefachim tall, and even without the appropriate designs such as the flowers and bolts of the menorah.<ref>Avodah Zarah 43a, Rosh HaShanah 24a, Shulchan Aruch (Yoreh Deah 141:8)</ref> However, it’s permissible to make it out of wood or non-metals.<ref>Shach (Yoreh Deah 141:35</ref> Having curved as opposed to straight branches does not make it permissible.<ref>Bechor Shor quoted in Pitchei Teshuvah (Yoreh Deah 141:14)</ref> | # It’s forbidden to make a menorah of seven branches even of other metals besides gold, even if it’s not 18 Tefachim tall, and even without the appropriate designs such as the flowers and bolts of the menorah.<ref>Avodah Zarah 43a, Rosh HaShanah 24a, Shulchan Aruch (Yoreh Deah 141:8)</ref> However, it’s permissible to make it out of wood or non-metals.<ref>Shach (Yoreh Deah 141:35</ref> Having curved as opposed to straight branches does not make it permissible.<ref>Bechor Shor quoted in Pitchei Teshuvah (Yoreh Deah 141:14)</ref> | ||
