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Babble on Talmud is a Daf Yomi class taught by Sruli Rapps: a computer programmer, product designer, gemara learner, ex-guitar player, and a nudnik. Classes are published daily to YouTube and multiple podcast platforms.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 49:34

Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 28Episode 2020Today's daf mostly talks about ancient remedies to maladies. These remedies are unfamiliar to me. I reckon they may have been popular at some point.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.28a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com00:00 Intro01:35 Pagan doctors for injuries that override the Sabbath08:32 Tooth maladies27:58 Anal maladies31:56 Ear maladies38:30 Ear maladies

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pagan doctors; jewish patients

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 41:36

Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 27Episode 2019The first part of our daf today closes the discussion we began yesterday on the topic of who is kosher to perform a brit milah. After that discussion is wrapped up, we move on to a new mishnah which launches us into a discussion about receiving medical treatment from a pagan. Relatively interesting stuff. I hope you enjoy.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.24a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com00:00 Intro01:54 Who is permitted to perform brit milah15:01 Receiving treatment from a pagan doctor27:38 Receving treatment from a "min" doctor37:18 Yayharayg v'al yaavor

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Birthing and nursing pagans (and other interesting things): Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:26—Episode 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 44:41

There is an interesting discussion related to birth and nursing babies, as relates to pagans. Can a Jew assist a pagan in childbirth? What about vice-versa? Can a Jew nurse a pagan baby? What about vice-versa? Lots of interesting discussions on this daf. Enjoy.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.24a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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YICHUD: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:25—Episode 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 51:01

Lots of interesting agadata on today's daf. The daf begins with a discussion about the song sang by the cows sent by the Philistines to return the holy ark to Israel. It then continues to discuss the extraordinary incedent where the sun and the moon froze and daylight was extended for Joshua in his battle against the emorites. Also on today's daf is a refresher on the halachot of YICHUD. And then, finally, a bit more agadata to wrap up the gemara for the first mishna of the second perek of masechta Avodah Zarah. Enjoy

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The tale of Dama ben Nesina: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:24—Episode 2016

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 47:09

Dama ben Nesina was approached by the Jews to provide precious stones for the apron of the High Priest. Dama declined since the key to the safe was beneath his fathers pillow and his father was resting. The gemara discusses the signficance of this tale. The gemara then proceeds to wrap up the discussion around Rabbi Eliezer's opinion prohibiting the purchase of a red heifer from pagans (or possibly non-Jews).Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.24a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Behind the scenes on purchasing sacrifices from pagans: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:23—Episode 2015

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 41:20

We're going to see two more solutions to the question we raised yesterday: essentially, are we or are we not concerned that pagans will behave inappropriately with animals?Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.23a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Interfaith business ventures: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:22—Episode 2014

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 41:41

We're finishing up the first perek of masechta Avodah Zarah. The first perek ends with the question of if a Jew and non-Jew jointly own a field, how do they navigate scenarios where the Jew cannot be working the field, like on Shabbat? The second perek begins with a discussion about animals and people having alone time with idolaters. Hope you enjoy.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.22a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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What is Surya? Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:21—Episode 2013

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 40:12

Daf 21 of masechta Avodah Zarah talks about selling property to non-Jews. Both in and outside of Israel. The disputed territory of Surya is also discussed.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.21a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Messilat yesharim, the beraisa of Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:20—Episode 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 41:03

On daf 20 of mesechta Avodah Zarah, we learn a mishnah that quotes an argument between the tanna kamma and Rabbi Yehuda about selling things that grow from the ground to pagans. Along the way there is a discussion about whether gifts may be given to idolators. And, also, Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair's famous beraisa that forms the basis for Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzatto's classic book, Messilat Yesharim. Enjoy!Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.20a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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The value of Torah study and advice for how to do it: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:19—Episode 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 34:24

On daf 19 of masechta Avodah Zarah, there is a bunch of discussion about the optimal approaches for Torah study, as well as the importance of Torah study. The daf wraps up with a discussion about whether it is permitted to receive payment for building avodah zarah and/or their altars.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.18a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Elaha d'Meir aneini: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:18—Episode 2010

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 40:57

Daf 18 of masechta Avodah Zarah contains stories about Rabbi Chanina ben Teradyon and his son in law, Rabbi Meir. It tells of the tragic killing of Rabbi Chanina ben Teradyon, along with his with wife. And the forced prostitution of one of his daughts. Rabbi Meir miraculously releases her using a cryptic phrase for salvation: Eloha d'Meir aneini.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.18a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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The tale of Rabbi Elazar ben Dordaya: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:17—Episode 2009

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 41:08

Daf 17 of masechta Avodah Zarah tells several important and somewhat well known stories. The first, is the story of when Rabbi Eliezer was arrested by heretics for the capitol offense of studying the holy Torah. Wel also learn of the story of Rabbie Elazar ben Dordaya who repented at the last moment and was admitted to the world to come. The daf ends off with the story of Rabbis Chanina ben Teradyon and Elazar ben Perata, who were arrested by the Romans for studying Torah (among other offenses). Very interesting daf here on Babble on Talmud. Enjoy.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.17a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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How to sell a wild animal to a pagan: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:16—Episode 2008

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 37:09

On daf 16 of masechta Avodah Zarah, we wrap up our discussion on selling domesticated animals to pagans, and move on to discuss selling undomesticated animals to pagans. Exciting times here at Babble on Talmud...Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.16a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:15—The ins-n-outs of selling animals to pagans—Episode 2007

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 65:31

Daf 15 of Avodah Zarah discusses which kinds of animals can—and can't—be sold to pagans. And why... Join us!Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.15a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:14—Things you're not allowed to sell to pagans—Episode 2006

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 34:57

Daf 14 of Avodah Zarah talks about things you're not allowed to sell to pagans. With a particular focus on white chickens

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Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:13—Buying stuff from celebrating pagans

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 45:31

Daf 13 of Avodah Zarah discusses in what circumstances it is permitted—and forbidden—to buy things from pagans during their festivals.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.13a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:12—(Facebook) meta avodah zarah—Episode 2004

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 28:20

Daf 12 of Avodah Zarah discusses some (Facebook) meta details relating to pagan festivals. For example, do the business restrictions apply to nearby cities? Also, can you travel to a city that is celebrating a pagan festival if you just want to chat with someone there about something? Daf 12 of Avodah Zarah also discusses (Facebook) meta questions relating to serving avodah zarah, like avoiding bending down to pick up something in front of an idol, to avoid making it look like you may be bowing down to it. And other exciting things on daf 12 of masechta Avodah Zarah. Enjoy!Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.12a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:11—More on pagan festivals—Episode 2003

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 26:22

Daf 11 of Avodah Zarah wraps up the discussion about the relationship between Antoninus and Rebbe. We then move on to discuss the pagan festival that takes place to commemorate the death of their king, and other assorted pagan festivals.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.11a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:10—The story of Antoninus & Rebbe—Episode 2002

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 43:11

Daf 10 of Avodah Zarah continues discussing the dating of documents from the beginning of the Greek rule. Also, discussed is the pagan festival that is celebrated to mark the day that the king assumes power. As part of that discussion, we learn about the relationship between the Roman emperor Antoninus and Rebbe.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.10a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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