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Take One Daf Yomi

Tablet Magazine

As Jews around the world engage in a seven-and-a-half year cycle of Daf Yomi, reading the entire Talmud one page per day, Tablet Magazine"s new podcast, Take One, will offer a brief and evocative daily read of the daf, in just about 10 minutes. New episodes will be released daily Monday through Friday.

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7:11

Horayot 10 - Impact Over Office

Take One Daf Yomi ·

2025/09/11

On today’s page, Horayot 10, foresight at sea gives way to a lesson on appointing scholars who resist promotion—“be a servant to this people.” The Presidentscher Rav, Dr. Tevi Troy, joins us to connect rabbinic leadership to modern presidential appointments. It reframes advancement as obligation, not reward. When should the truly capable say yes—and when is no the wiser call? Listen and find out.

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8:09

Horayot 9 - Thrones Fall, Devotion Stands

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2025/09/10

On today’s page, Horayot 9, the Talmud contrasts offices and obligations across king, court, and anointed priest. Leadership by title expires; leadership rooted in service and love persists. What kind of authority actually lasts? Listen and find out.

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7:11

Horayot 8 - Idol Logic

Take One Daf Yomi ·

2025/09/09

On today’s page, Horayot 8, the rabbis teach that you can’t be both righteous and idolatrous at once. It’s a clear line: affirming false gods dissolves the obligations of Torah. What makes idolatry the baseline test of a person? Listen and find out.

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6:41

Horayot 6 and 7 - Schul of Theseus

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2025/09/08

On today’s pages, Horayot 6 and 7, the rabbis tackle a version of the Ship of Theseus: if all the members of a community are replaced over time, does the community itself remain? Rav Papa answers yes—because a congregation never truly dies. How does Jewish life carry on? Listen and find out.

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20:22

Horayot 4 and 5 - Mitzvah Matters

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2025/09/05

On today’s pages, Horayot 4–5, the debate turns on a missing vav, and whether mitzvot should be read as singular or plural. It’s a dazzling example of how language itself becomes a gateway to spiritual meaning.And because this week’s Torah portion is filled with mitzvot, we’re also sharing a special conversation from our sister podcast Sivan Says, where Israeli writer and Torah scholar Sivan Rahav-Meir explores the beauty and magic of these commandments. What does this all teach us about the

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6:35

Horayot 3 - Share the Burden

Take One Daf Yomi ·

2025/09/04

On today’s page, Horayot 3, we encounter both compassion and responsibility: don’t legislate beyond what people can bear, and never let a leader duck the burden of judgment. It’s a double reminder that law must bend toward mercy and that power must never escape accountability. How do those values challenge us today? Listen and find out.

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6:11

Horayot 2⁠ - The Fault in Our Czars

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2025/09/03

On today’s page, Horayot 2, we begin a brand new tractate—the final one in Seder Nezikin. Here the rabbis ask: what happens when leaders make mistakes in judgment and law, and the people follow? With Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, we explore how Judaism models humility by insisting that even kings, priests, and courts can err. Why does Jewish tradition place fallibility at the very center of leadership? Listen and find out.

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9:34

Avodah Zarah 76 - Idol No More

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2025/09/02

On today’s page, Avodah Zarah 76, we close a chapter on idolatry only to open a deeper one about the human soul. With Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, we explore why the Torah warns against graven images, and how this commandment teaches us that our worth—like divinity itself—is always beyond what meets the eye. Why is invisibility the ultimate form of truth? Listen and find out.

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13:07

Avodah Zarah 74 and 75⁠ - Keg Stands

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2025/09/01

On today’s pages, Avodah Zarah 74 and 75, the Talmud explores the delicate balance of protecting Jewish practice while still engaging with the larger world. Mark Oppenheimer, the Corduroy Rav, joins us to discuss what ancient keg-cleaning instructions can teach us about pluralism, coexistence, and the ever-present dangers of idolatry in modern forms. How do we seal our traditions without sealing ourselves off? Listen and find out.

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8:59

Avodah Zarah 72 and 73 - Certified Truth

Take One Daf Yomi ·

2025/08/29

On today’s pages, Avodah Zarah 72 and 73, the rabbis dive into the logic of kosher: when does a forbidden flavor render food off-limits, and when does it not? Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin joins us to explain how this principle grew into the modern system of kosher certification. What does it really mean to trust the food we eat? Listen and find out.

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18:19

Avodah Zarah 71 - A Matter of Life

Take One Daf Yomi ·

2025/08/28

On today’s page, Avodah Zarah 71, we encounter a grim teaching: a gentile thief could face death even for a tiny crime. The Talmud wrestles with the balance between law and compassion, and so do we. So today, we revisit a conversation with Sister Helen Prejean, a tireless voice against the death penalty. What can ancient law teach us about one of today’s fiercest moral debates? Listen and find out.

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5:11

Avodah Zarah 70 - Thieves Among Us

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2025/08/27

On today’s page, Avodah Zarah 70, the rabbis reflect on a strange case: thieves breaking into wine cellars. Instead of harsh judgment, they remind us to presume purity—even for those who stumble. Can transgression and hope coexist in the same breath? Listen and find out.

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6:13

Avodah Zarah 69 - Uncorking the Truth

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2025/08/26

On today’s page, Avodah Zarah 69, the rabbis debate how best to seal a barrel of wine to ensure it hasn’t been tampered with. From corks to screw tops, what can this age-old conversation teach us about trust, preservation, and innovation? Listen and find out.

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10:00

Avodah Zarah 67 and 68 - The Flavor of Faith

Take One Daf Yomi ·

2025/08/25

On today’s pages, Avodah Zarah 67 and 68, the Talmud digs into beans, vinegar, and the science of taste. Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin joins us to show how the rabbis’ rules of flavor transfer—through heat, salt, and soaking—mirror the ways we absorb spirituality. Can food metaphors help us understand how to infuse our lives with holiness? Listen and find out.

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6:24

Avodah Zarah 65 and 66 - Naked Power

Take One Daf Yomi ·

2025/08/22

On today’s pages, Avodah Zarah 65 and 66, we meet a minister in rose water and Rava himself debating pleasure versus power. Dr. Tevi Troy, our very own Presidentischer Rav, helps us draw lessons from presidents, CEOs, and moguls who thought they were untouchable—until the government reminded them otherwise. Can political reality burst even the strongest illusions? Listen and find out.

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8:04

Avodah Zarah 64 - The Cost of Free

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2025/08/21

On today’s page, Avodah Zarah 64, the rabbis introduce the strange prohibition of giving a “free gift” to a gentile. Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin helps us unpack what’s at stake, from communal bonds to baseless love, and why family ties redefine generosity. What does Judaism teach about gifts without strings? Listen and find out.

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6:30

Avodah Zarah 63 - Breaking Point

Take One Daf Yomi ·

2025/08/20

On today’s page, Avodah Zarah 63, the Talmud suggests that sometimes smashing things apart clears the way for something better. But how do we know when destruction is holy, not harmful? Listen and find out.

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7:14

Avodah Zarah 62 - Workplace Purity

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2025/08/19

In today's page of Talmud, Avodah Zarah 62, the rabbis weigh in on whether wages earned from idolatrous wine are permitted, offering a lesson about work, boundaries, and moral compromise. But how do we know when a job crosses the line? Listen and find out.

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6:47

Avodah Zarah 60 and 61 - Pressing Matters

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2025/08/18

In today's page of Talmud, Avodah Zarah 60 and 61, the Rabbis debate touchless wine presses, leading to speculation about Rashi’s side hustle—wine maker, egg seller, or both. But what does this teach us about balancing learning with making a living? Listen and find out.

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7:20

Avodah Zarah 58 and 59 - Pride of Place

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2025/08/15

In today's page of Talmud, Avodah Zarah 58 and 59, a wine dispute between rabbis turns into a debate about which towns raise the most learned Jews—and why staying rooted matters. But how can your zip code shape your soul? Listen and find out.Please visit this link to sign up for some learning in honor of Marvin Singer, who passed away this week.

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