Take One Daf Yomi

On today’s page, ⁠Chullin 97, the rabbis explore what happens when permitted and forbidden foods become accidentally mixed together. Recorded around a barbecue table in upstate New York, this special summer episode with Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin and producer Josh Kross reflects on how Jewish law was designed not for a world of certainty, but for one filled with ambiguity and doubt. How do we make faithful decisions when we can’t know everything? Listen and find out.

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On today’s page, ⁠Chullin 96, the rabbis explain why an olive-sized portion has become one of the foundational measurements in Jewish law. Recorded around a barbecue table in upstate New York, this special summer episode with Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin and producer Josh Kross reflects on moderation, intention, and why Judaism so often seeks the middle path rather than the extremes. What does it really mean to eat? Listen and find out.

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On today’s pages, ⁠Chullin 94 and 95, the rabbis discuss signs and omens, prompting a conversation about the place of superstition in Jewish life. Recorded around a barbecue table in upstate New York, this special summer episode with Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin and producer Josh Kross explores why Judaism rejects magical thinking while embracing rituals that inspire hope, prayer, and intentional living. When does a good omen become an act of faith instead of superstition? Listen and find out.

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On today’s pages, ⁠Chullin 92 and 93, the rabbis forbid sellers from misrepresenting what they’re offering, insisting that honesty belongs in every transaction. Recorded around a barbecue table in upstate New York, this special summer episode with Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin and producer Josh Kross explores why Judaism demands integrity not only in the marketplace, but in every human relationship. Is telling the truth simply about avoiding lies—or about honoring the people we deal with? Listen and find out.

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On today’s page, ⁠Chullin 91, the rabbis revisit Jacob’s struggle with the angel and the prohibition against eating the gid hanasheh. Recorded around a barbecue table in upstate New York, this special summer episode with Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin and producer Josh Kross reflects on what that encounter teaches us about Jewish identity, belonging, and the responsibility never to give up on one another. What does it mean to hold on to someone until they become a blessing? Listen and find out.

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