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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.

Sruli Rapps


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    Daf Yomi: Avodah Zarah 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 44:42


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 62Episode 2054Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dXLS3O6S4WxyNCnML3utKFhlR5alTPraScRH-9RBOT8/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.62a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:34 Working with yayn nesech34:33 Working with stam yaynum44:03 Conclusion

    Daf Yomi: Avodah Zarah 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 34:53


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 61Episode 2053Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s05Pz1XaaFuos_WCeHpx1MC-kTORs9akq8qzdOl-E2o/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.61a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:42 Making wine on the premises of a gentile33:29 Conclusion

    Daf Yomi: Avodah Zarah 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 59:30


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 60Episode 2052Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13mx9clm4SiJ8FBgkLotxnbr7cJg5vYT6EMvDO3PTnUw/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.60a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro02:14 A hole in the side of the barrel10:43 Transferring wine from barrel to jug13:27 Carrying wine skins and jugs19:28 A beamed winepress24:43 More scenarios…50:16 Throwing things into wine56:40 Conclusion

    Daf Yomi: Avodah Zarah 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 51:06


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 59Episode 2051Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Sc2IJCbSxWe2XqaQ7EwLwjZBB2WNL1UhszutK4-38uk/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.59a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:51 Resh Laqish's visit to Botzrah13:19 Rabbi Hiya bar Abba's visit to Gavlah23:22 Classifying yayn nesech38:49 When a gentile intentionally libates a Jew's wine48:33 Conclusion

    Daf Yomi: Avodah Zarah 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 41:29


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 58Episode 2050Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iIrKUR9A4-7Fuc7eBQeGjsVj3fqz77jaepCpHHsywE4/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.58a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro02:43 Scenario one23:01 Scenario two34:30 Scenario three38:54 Conclusion

    Oops… You Just Made Yayn Nesech! (Avodah Zarah 57)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 44:02


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 57Episode 2049Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NzoL4_ev8j9T_n8YndnARScw_Nb2dqZd3mwi_ZVGJzU/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.57a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro03:07 Touching wine unintentionally13:47 A one day old baby making yayn nesech42:51 Conclusion

    The Forbidden Footpress? Yayn Nesech and Stomping Grapes (Avodah Zarah 56)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 57:02


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 56Episode 2048Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gkukGgG0TEM6CYTxvXt_b-l5buvg1RL5bZfK-W0Uwkk/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.56a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro03:27 At which point grape juice is considered wine27:56 Recycling dregs in the wine press41:40 Gentiles crushing grapes with their feet55:28 Conclusion

    Can Jews Produce Wine with Non-Jews? (Avodah Zarah 55)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 59:35


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 55Episode 2047Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16fP57HzFZOQAueOQ--0zn_OP2Tv5Tls1m8P813dO5q8/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.55a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro03:11 The merits of avodah zarah25:10 Making wine with gentiles43:25 At which point grape juice is considered wine58:16 Conclusion

    Debating Avodah Zarah with Ancient Philosophers (Avodah Zarah 54)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 79:08


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 54Episode 2046Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KpYzXTfnZMX-HNwFiIkJg_2QFKLV9erXEd1XynNf754/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.54a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro09:03 Idolatrous pedestals of the kings19:06 Worshipping an animal45:24 The difference an action makes52:17 Swapping avodah zarah for an animal63:44 Discussions between philosophers and rabbis about avodah zarah77:04 Conclusion

    Who Can Cancel Idolatry and How? (Avodah Zarah 53)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 74:31


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 53Episode 2045Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QdemKp_u8AmO0qda6MQjBZiG7yE_KuX-3IetQ3FUwIQ/edit?usp=sharingJoin the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.53a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro05:01 Who can nullify avodah zarah19:59 How to nullify avodah zarah24:36 Selling avodah zarah54:05 Avodah zarah via proxy71:02 Conclusion

    When is a New Idol Considered "Avodah Zarah"? (Avodah Zarah 52)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 60:30


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 52Episode 2044Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.52a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmudOn daf 52 of masechta Avodah Zarah we dive into the machlokes between Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Ishmael about at what point avodah zarah becomes prohibited. Then we talk about fixing up avodah zarah. Enjoy...00:00 Intro01:50 At which point avodah zarah becomes prohibited30:12 Fixing up an avodah zarah clunker59:34 Conclusion

    What is Considered an Avodah Zarah Offering (Avodah Zarah 51)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 67:28


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 51Episode 2043Lots going on on daf 51 of masechta avodah zarah. We discuss what is considered an offering to avodah zarah that can never be nullified. And other definitions of offerings and sacrifices for avodah zarah. We also discuss items that beutify avodah zarah. As well as benifiting from pools and gardens belonging to avodah zarah. Hope you enjoy!Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.51a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro02:23 Offerings to avodah zarah34:15 Blemished avodah zarah offerings44:47 Avodah zarah sacrifices54:40 Decorations of avodah zarah61:25 Pools and gardens of avodah zarah66:00 Conclusion

    Throwing Stones at Idols (Avodah Zarah 50)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 45:31


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 50Episode 2042Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.50a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmudToday we begin the fourth perek of masechta Avodah Zarah. The perek begins discussing the avodah zarah of Markooless. This avodah zarah is worshipped by throwing stones at a pile of stones. We will discuss what is considered Markooless and how to nullify it. We will, tangentially, also discuss differences between working the land on shemitah vs chold hamoed. Hope you enjoy. Cheers.00:00 Intro00:49 Markooless21:33 Nullifying Markooless44:40 Conclusion

    Growing Vegetables Under an Avodah Zarah Tree (Avodah Zarah 49)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 77:19


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 49Episode 2041Today we are going to complete the thrid perek of masechta avodah zarah. We will discuss the sugya of zeh v'zeh goraym, when both permitted and non-permitted factors contribute to an outcome. Afterwards we will learn about what happens when avodah zarah gets mixed in with non-avodah zarah. And we will finish off the perek discussing how to annul avodah zarah. Enjoy.Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.49a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:33 Zeh v'zeh goraym63:10 Mixtures of avodah zarah69:13 Being mevatel avodah zarah76:05 Conclusion

    What Happens When You Bow Down to a Tree? (Avodah Zarah 48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 47:13


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 48Episode 2040Today's daf features three mishnayot. The first two define different kinds of asheira trees. As part of that exploration we tweak our understanding of the concept of a tree that was planted for non-idolatry purposes but was later worshipped, and the argument between Rabbi Yosi bar Rabbie Yehudah and the Rabbis. The last mishnah discusses benefitting from the shade of an asheira. I hope you enjoy. Cheers.Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.48a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:28 Defining three types of asheiras10:02 Tweaking our understanding of worshipping a tree35:35 Benifitting from the shade of an asheira46:10 Conclusion

    How to Make Avodah Zarah Disappear (Avodah Zarah 47)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 61:10


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 47Episode 2039Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.47a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:33 Using worshipped grain for a korban mincha17:11 Using a lulav from a worshipped palm tree19:57 Dihuy aytzel mitzvis34:33 Hatzotzros in the bais hamiqdash41:21 Avodah zarah walls48:56 Avodah zarah houses54:44 Avodah zarah stones59:32 Conclusion

    Can the Temple Alter be Built With Worshipped Stones? (Avodah Zarah 46)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 54:33


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 46Episode 2038We are continuing the discussion from yesterday about the status of mountains that have been worshipped for idolatry. The first topic discussed, is whether stones that detached on their own from a mountain can become avodah zarah when worshipped. After that, we discusse whether stones quaried from a mountain that has been worshipped can be used to build the temple altar. What do you think?Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.46a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro08:03 Stones that disconnected from a mountain32:21 Using stones from a worshipped mountain to build the temple altar53:33 Conclusion

    Can You Worship a Mountain? (Avodah Zarah 45)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 34:34


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 45Episode 2037Daf 45 of masechta Avodah Zarah discusses worshipping mountains and trees. A mountain cannot become avodah zarah. When it comes to trees, however, it depends...Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.45a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:06 Worshipping mountains10:22 Who was Rabbi Yosi HaGleelee?15:28 Worshipping trees29:17 Destroying avodah zarah during the conquest of eretz israel33:40 Conclusion

    How to dispose of idols (Avodah Zarah 44)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 48:12


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 44Episode 2036The first part of today's daf discusses how to dispose of avodah zarah. We see a machlokes betweek Rabbie Yosi and the chachamim on this matter. We then arrive at a new mishnah which describes an incident where Rabban Gamliel was bathing at a bathhouse in the courtyard of an avodah zarah, and the discussion that ensued with an idolator.Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.44a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:26 How to nullify avodah zarah21:14 King David's crown24:46 Bathing in a bathhouse of avodah zarah46:45 Conclusion

    Are Drawings Avodah Zarah? (Avodah Zarah 43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 46:26


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 43Episode 2035Today's daf discusses vessels with drawings on them. Depending on the drawing, some may be allowed, some may not. Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.43a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqf#dafyomi #talmud 00:00 Intro01:08 Distinguishing between different types of drawings15:10 Being mevatel avodah zarah23:40 The scenarios in which it is and is not permitted to have drawings44:40 Conclusion

    Is a Broken Idol Still an Idol? (Avodah Zarah 42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 37:36


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 42Episode 2034For the first part of daf 42 of masechta Avodah Zarah we continue discussing the disagreement between Rabbi Yochanan and Resh Laqish regarding an avodah zarah idol that has broken on its own. After this, we come to our next mishnah, about finding different kinds of avodah zarah. I hope you enjoy. Cheers.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.42a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqf#dafyomi #talmud

    Can a Jew Benefit From an Idol? (Avodah Zarah 41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 64:12


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 41Episode 2033Today we begin the third perek of masechta Avodah Zarah. The first mishnah of the perek discusses in which scenarios an idol is forbidden. The second mishnah, also on today's daf, discusses the permissibility of broken idols. This leads to a debate between Rabbi Yochanan and Reish Laqish about whether a broken idol that has been worshipped continues to be forbidden, even in its broken state. A pretty interesting daf, getting the new perek off to a good start.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.40a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqf#dafyomi #talmud 00:00 Intro01:27 Which idols are forbidden23:29 Broken idols33:15 Avodah Zarah that broke on its own62:30 Conclusion

    Non Jewish Foods That Jews Can Eat (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 44:38


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 40Episode 2032Finishing up the second chapter of masechta Avodah Zarah. On daf 40 we will finish exploring the outstanding sections of our mishnah, describing which foods of non Jews may be eaten by Jews.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.40a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqf#dafyomi #talmud

    Non Jewish Foods That Jews Can Eat (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 52:26


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 39Episode 2031Sheesh, daf 39 of masechta Avodah Zarah is kinda a dump of all sorts of foods related to ovday kokhavim. Towards the end of the daf we arrive at the next mishnah, about foods from ovday kokhavim that Jews are ALLOWED to eat. Enjoy.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.39a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqf#dafyomi #talmud 00:00 Intro01:06 A bunch of non Jewish foods43:26 Non Jewish foods that Jews can eat

    Was Kramer's Tzimmes Kosher?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 62:35


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 38Episode 2030Bishul akum. That is the focus of today's daf. The prohibition against consuming foods cooked by non Jews. We will discuss which foods bishul akum applies to. We will also discuss how a Jew can contribute to the cooking so as to be compliant with bishul akum. And then we will discuss a bunch of random bishul akum scenarios.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.38a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqf#dafyomi #talmud 00:00 Intro11:15 The foods to which bishul akum applies23:50 Barbecued grasshoppers 32:32 How to be compliant with bishul akum45:321 Random bishul akum scenarios

    Can Jews Eat Non Jewish Bread?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 55:17


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 37Episode 2029Rabbi Yehudah Nesiah was going to permit also the bread of non Jews. However, he was concerned for his reputation—that he would be known as being overly permissive, since he had already permitted the oil of non Jews. This was supported by the fact that Rabbi Yose of Tzereda had gained a repuation for being overly permissive, when he had permitted too many Rabbinic decrees. Most of daf 37 discusses decress that were permitted by both Rabbi Yehudah Nesiah, as well as Rabbie Yose of Tzereda.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.37a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqf#dafyomi #talmud 00:00 Intro01:30 Permitting the bread of non Jews09:34 No divorce after death28:12 Grasshoppers34:15 Purity of liquids in the Temple38:50 Corpse tumah

    How to Revoke a Rabbinic Decree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 54:48


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 36Episode 2028Some very interesting topics on today's daf. First, we discuss the prohibition against consuming the oil of non-Jews, and the revocation of that prohibition. Which leads to a discussion around the scenarios in which a enactment of the rabbis can be revoked. Also discussed, is the rabbinic enactment of yichud with non-Jewish women as a safeguard against idolatry. A very interesting daf. Enjoy.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.36a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Join the community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqf#dafyomi #talmud 00:00 Intro01:43 The source of the oil prohibition26:53 Permitting rabbinic decress30:42 The Rabbinic decree about the daughters of non Jews

    The Laws of Eating Cheese, Milk, and Bread of non-Jews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 70:41


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 35Episode 2027Daf 35 begins with discussions about the cheese of non-Jews. Specifically, why did the Rabbis prohibit Jews from consuming cheese from non-Jews. We then move on to discuss consuming milk milked by non-Jews as well as bread baked by non-Jews. Along the way we'll see some very interesting opinions of tosfos on these topics. Enjoy.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.35a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud 00:00 Intro02:17 Rennet19:56 Cheese50:32 Chalav Israel62:45 Pas Israel

    starting to talk about cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 50:00


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 34Episode 2026We finish up the discussion of flasks and move on to the next section of the mishnah, on the topic of "pits and peels". After that we discuss some kind of fish dish, and then seguay into our discussions of cheese, which will continue into tomorrow. So a little bit of a smorgasbord, but a good smorgasbord. Enjoy

    Wine Containers in Talmudic Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 46:45


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 33Episode 2025Today we examine different types of containers used for storing wine, specifically containers made from hide and from earthenware. Under what circumstances are they permitted for use and under what circumstances are they forbidden? We also discuss how containers that are forbidden for use can be made permitted for use. Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.33a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com00:00 Intro02:36 Leather flasks15:30 Cleansing leather (and earthenware) flasks20:30 Earthenware flasks39:07 Glazed ceramic

    Sharded Wine (The Original Chardonnay?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 41:29


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 32Episode 2024On daf 32 we move on to the next items from the mishna, beginning with Hadrianic pottery, which absorbed wine and was used by Roman soldiers to store wine as shards of pottery that would be soaked in water to release their wine. We then continue on to hides from animals that have had their hearts ripped out of them while still alive, meat on its way in/out to/from avodah zarah and, finally, people on their way to pagan festivals and fairs. Lots of fun stuff on daf 32 of masechta Avodah Zarah!Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.32a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com00:00 Intro01:30 Hadrianic pottery04:57 Rotzeh b'kyoomo al yiday davar aher22:15 Hides from animals that have had their hearts ripped out29:00 Avodah zarah meat33:10 Pagan festivals36:53 Pagan fairs

    How To Store Kosher Wine With Non Jews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 55:14


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 31Episode 2023Daf 31 continues to discuss wine, as relates to it's handling by gentiles—as well as drinking the beer of gentiles. The primary focus of the first half of the daf is a Jew storing kosher wine with a gentile. The second half of the daf gets into the concept of drinking beer belonging to gentiles. Some pretty interesting stuff. Enjoy

    Yayin Mevushal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 50:17


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 30Episode 2022Daf 30 introduces the concept of yayin mevushal: cooked wine, and how it fits in to the discussion around wine belonging to pagans. Also discussed, is the concept of exposed liquids, where there is concern that the liquids may have been contaminated by snake venom...

    yayn nesech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 38:50


    Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah 29Episode 2021Daf 29 of masechta Avodah Zarah wraps up the discussion on talmudic maladies, before proceeding to discuss giving and receiving haircuts from pagans. Following that discussion, we get to a new mishna where the concept of yayn nesech begins to emerge.Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.29a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com00:00 Intro01:58 Wrapping up talmudic remedies11:10 Giving & getting haircuts with pagans20:24 Yayn nesech32:15 Stam yaynum

    talmudic remedies to common maladies

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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