Commentary for Eruvin 163:5

ותני עלה בברייתא וחכ"א בין שאין לו אומנות אלא היא ובין שיש לו אומנות שלא היא הרי זה פסול

and traders in produce of the Sabbatical year',<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Persons who make money out of one or other of these shady or dishonorable pursuits are regarded as virtual robbers who are disqualified front occupying any position of responsibility and trust. For fuller explanation cf. Sanh., Sonc. ed., p. 142f and notes.');">⁷</span> and R'Judah stated: When is this so?

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