Daf Yomi

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The rabbi and the emperor.

There's been a delay.

Eight days.

Avodah Zarah 7

Business days.

Stumbling blocks.

Golden calf, silver linings.

Praying for idolaters.

What does God do all day?

Welcome to Tractate Avodah Zarah.

Concluding the tractate.

Oaths in the absence of accusations.

Boomerang.

An early responsum.

What the storekeeper swore.

Trusting the worker.