And the children of Yisrael, the whole congregation, came to the wilderness of Tzin in the first month, and the people stayed in Kadesh; and Miriam died there and was buried there.
English: It was stated: one who weaves a garment for the dead — Rava said it is permitted. Why? Designation alone is nothing, derived from “sham” “sham” from idolatry: just as idolatry is not forbidden by mere designation, so here mere designation does not forbid.
Type of Learning
Gezeirah shavah of place-word “sham.”
What Is Learned
A shroud prepared in advance is not forbidden by that designation alone until used for the dead.