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# In addition to the prohibition of worshipping an idol, the Torah prohibits one from even constructing an idol<ref>Shemot 20:4</ref> even if one will not worship it himself<ref>Rambam Sefer HaMitzvot (Lo Taaseh 2), Mishneh Torah Hilchot Avodah Zarah 3:9. Note the different versions of translations in the former.</ref> as a means of distancing us from performing idolatry.<ref>Chinuch 27</ref> Whether one receives Malkot for doing so is subject to debate.<ref>The Rambam ibid writes that one does get Malkot, but the Raavad argues it’s a lav shebechlalot.</ref> | # In addition to the prohibition of worshipping an idol, the Torah prohibits one from even constructing an idol<ref>Shemot 20:4</ref> even if one will not worship it himself<ref>Rambam Sefer HaMitzvot (Lo Taaseh 2), Mishneh Torah Hilchot Avodah Zarah 3:9. Note the different versions of translations in the former.</ref> as a means of distancing us from performing idolatry.<ref>Chinuch 27</ref> Whether one receives Malkot for doing so is subject to debate.<ref>The Rambam ibid writes that one does get Malkot, but the Raavad argues it’s a lav shebechlalot.</ref> | ||
# It is similarly prohibited to construct an idol for someone else, whether it be a Jew or non-Jew who’s instructing it be made.<ref>Rambam Sefer HaMitzvot (Lo Taaseh 3), Mishneh Torah Hilchot Avodah Zarah 3:10</ref> | # It is similarly prohibited to construct an idol for someone else, whether it be a Jew or non-Jew who’s instructing it be made.<ref>Rambam Sefer HaMitzvot (Lo Taaseh 3), Mishneh Torah Hilchot Avodah Zarah 3:10</ref> | ||
# One may not even instruct another person to construct an idol for, and it even entails a punishment of Malkot.<ref>Rambam Sefer HaMitzvot (Lo Taaseh 2), Mishneh Torah (Hilchot Avodah Zarah 3:9). The Chinuch 27 is stunned that the Rambam considers asking someone else to construct an idol to be subject to Malkot, as it’s seemingly a Lav She’ein Bo Maaseh and Ein Shaliach leDvar Averah. The Lechem Mishneh (ad loc.) writes that since a Maaseh is being done on his behalf, this is considered like Shelichut, but the Minchat Chinuch (ad loc.) rejects that interpretation in favor of deeming this a Gezerat HaKatuv, not actual Shelichut. Both Rav Moshe Feinstein (Iggerot Moshe Yoreh Deah 2:55) and Rav Shlomo Wahrman (She’erit Yosef vol. 3 pg. 385) dismiss the above answers in favor of a closer read of the Rambam. To them, the Rambam is saying that there are two issurim, constructing an idol, and keeping and idol. The act of placing the idol in one’s domain is the Maaseh required to violate the Averah and be liable for Malkot.</ref> | # One may not even instruct another person to construct an idol for, and it even entails a punishment of Malkot.<ref>Rambam Sefer HaMitzvot (Lo Taaseh 2), Mishneh Torah (Hilchot Avodah Zarah 3:9). The Chinuch 27 is stunned that the Rambam considers asking someone else to construct an idol to be subject to Malkot, as it’s seemingly a Lav She’ein Bo Maaseh and Ein Shaliach leDvar Averah. The Lechem Mishneh (ad loc.) writes that since a Maaseh is being done on his behalf, this is considered like Shelichut, but the Minchat Chinuch (ad loc.) rejects that interpretation in favor of deeming this a Gezerat HaKatuv, not actual Shelichut. Both Rav Moshe Feinstein (Iggerot Moshe Yoreh Deah 2:55) and Rav Shlomo Wahrman ([https://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=51883&st=&pgnum=385&hilite= She’erit Yosef vol. 3 pg. 385]) dismiss the above answers in favor of a closer read of the Rambam. To them, the Rambam is saying that there are two issurim, constructing an idol, and keeping and idol. The act of placing the idol in one’s domain is the Maaseh required to violate the Averah and be liable for Malkot.</ref> | ||
# Therefore, one who constructs an idol for himself receives twice Malkot.<ref>Rambam ibid, Chinuch 214</Ref> | # Therefore, one who constructs an idol for himself receives twice Malkot.<ref>Rambam ibid, Chinuch 214</Ref> | ||
# All of these Issurim apply to all human beings, Jews and Non-Jews, regardless of gender.<ref>Chinuch 27, Minchat Chinuch 27:7 and 39:12</ref> | # All of these Issurim apply to all human beings, Jews and Non-Jews, regardless of gender.<ref>Chinuch 27, Minchat Chinuch 27:7 and 39:12</ref> | ||
