Biblical Idol(atry): How one of the Ten Commandments Got Voted Off

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December 23 2009
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Avoda Zara 
Parsha:
Yitro 

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How does Idolatry start? What is the appeal of worshiping idols? Why is it that the Jews kept worshiping idols, even being the cause of the destruction of the Second Beit HaMikdash? If the desire is so strong, then why don't we see Jews worshiping idols today?

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