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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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00:45:31

Throwing Stones at Idols (Avodah Zarah 50)

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/08/06

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

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01:17:19

Growing Vegetables Under an Avodah Zarah Tree (Avodah...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/08/05

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:

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00:47:13

What Happens When You Bow Down to a Tree? (Avodah...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/08/04

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:

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01:01:10

How to Make Avodah Zarah Disappear (Avodah Zarah 47)

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/08/03

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

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00:54:33

Can the Temple Alter be Built With Worshipped Stones?...

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/08/02

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:

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00:34:34

Can You Worship a Mountain? (Avodah Zarah 45)

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/08/01

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

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00:48:12

How to dispose of idols (Avodah Zarah 44)

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/31

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:

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00:46:26

Are Drawings Avodah Zarah? (Avodah Zarah 43)

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/30

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

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00:37:36

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

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2025/07/29

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:

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01:04:12

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

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/28

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

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00:44:38

Non Jewish Foods That Jews Can Eat (Part II)

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/27

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:

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00:52:26

Non Jewish Foods That Jews Can Eat (Part I)

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/26

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:

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01:02:35

Was Kramer's Tzimmes Kosher?

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/25

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:

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00:55:17

Can Jews Eat Non Jewish Bread?

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/24

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

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00:54:48

How to Revoke a Rabbinic Decree

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/23

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:

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01:10:41

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

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/22

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:

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00:50:00

starting to talk about cheese 🧀

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/21

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 💪Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.34a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram:

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00:46:45

Wine Containers in Talmudic Times

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/20

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

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00:41:29

Sharded Wine (The Original Chardonnay?)

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/19

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

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00:55:14

How To Store Kosher Wine With Non Jews

Daf Yomi: Babble on Talmud ·

2025/07/18

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 🙌Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.31a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com00:00 Intro03:13 Storing wine with

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