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Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud

Daf Yomi with Sruli Rapps: computer programmer, product designer, gemara learner, ex-guitar player, and nudnik.

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00:50:17

Yayin Mevushal

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/17

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... 🐍Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.30a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com00:00 Intro02:25 Yayin mevushal16:37 Yayin Megullin

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00:38:50

yayn nesech

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/16

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

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00:49:34

talmudic remedies to common maladies

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/15

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 Eye maladies

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00:41:36

pagan doctors; jewish patients

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/14

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

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00:44:41

Birthing and nursing pagans (and other interesting...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/13

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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00:51:01

YICHUD: Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:25—Episode 2017

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/12

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

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00:47:09

The tale of Dama ben Nesina: Daf Yomi Avodah...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/11

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:

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00:41:20

Behind the scenes on purchasing sacrifices from...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/10

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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00:41:41

Interfaith business ventures: Daf Yomi Avodah...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/09

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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00:40:12

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

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/08

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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00:41:03

Messilat yesharim, the beraisa of Rabbi Pinchas ben...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/07

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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00:34:24

The value of Torah study and advice for how to do it:...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/06

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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00:40:57

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

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/05

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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00:41:08

The tale of Rabbi Elazar ben Dordaya: Daf Yomi Avodah...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/04

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)

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00:37:09

How to sell a wild animal to a pagan: Daf Yomi Avodah...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/03

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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01:05:31

Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:15—The ins-n-outs of selling...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/02

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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00:34:57

Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:14—Things you're not allowed to...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/01

Daf 14 of Avodah Zarah talks about things you're not allowed to sell to pagans. With a particular focus on white chickens 🐔Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.14a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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00:45:31

Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:13—Buying stuff from...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/06/30

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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00:28:20

Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:12—(Facebook) meta avodah...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/06/29

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

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00:26:22

Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah:11—More on pagan...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/06/28

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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