Commentary for Avodah Zarah 99:5

וסבר ר' ישמעאל שתים מותרות והתניא ר' ישמעאל אומר שתים בתפיסה לו אסורות שלש אפילו מרוחקות אסורות

But does R. Ishmael really hold that two stones are permitted? Has it has been taught: R. Ishmael says: If two stones were found within the idol's reach they are prohibited and three are prohibited even at a greater distance!

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