Take One Daf Yomi

Today’s Daf Yomi page, Yoma 23, unfolds like something out of Game of Thrones: in the heat of passion, overcome by religious zeal, one priest murders another. Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin joins us to talk about this sordid story, and what it can tell us about our own psychologies, desires, and fears. Why are we most fragile when nearing transcendence? Listen and find out. Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi pages, Yoma 21 and 22, sing the praises of...bread. Freshly baked, delicious, aromatic bread. Producer Sara Fredman Aeder joins us to talk about her love of baking, and about the ways bread specifically can unlock powerful memories. Why do we turn to pastries when in need of comforting? Listen and find out.Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi pages, Yoma 19 and 20, kick things off with a thorny question: Who, exactly, do our religious leaders work for? Rabbi Shlomo Zuckier joins us to talk about the Talmud's understanding of the concept of agency, and why it makes sense to have separate branches of religious leadership all in tense conversation with each other. Does the High Priest work for the Jewish People or for God himself? Listen and find out.Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi page, Yoma 18, revolves around swear words, or more specifically the oath of office taken by the High Priest. Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin joins us to talk about that ancient ritual, why it was necessary, and what it teaches us about great power and great responsibility today. Why did taking the oath of office make the High Priest weep? Listen and find out. Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi page, Yoma 17, contains the core wisdom of organizational psychology thousands of years before the field of study even emerged. Mark Young joins us to talk about setting up a good structure, defining roles and responsibilities, and other principles necessary for running everything from a family to a multinational business. What can today's CEO learn from the High Priest? Listen and find out.Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi page, Yoma 16, gets down to the details of the precise dimensions of the Temple in Jerusalem. Allison Coudert joins us to talk about why these ancient measurements still matter, and what the logic behind them can teach us today. Why have generations of scientists obsessed over Beit HaMikdash? Listen and find out. Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi pages, Yoma 14 and 15, acknowledge that there are things in life that, no matter how hard you contemplate, you'll never truly understand, at least not rationally. Rabbi Haviva Ner-David joins us to talk about the partnership between head and heart, and how it can help us unlock some of the greatest mysteries of life. How should we approach things when we're feeling overwhelmed and confused? Listen and find out. Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi pages, Yoma 12 and 13, deliver a strong and undeniable life lesson: You can study and prepare all you want, but some skills only come with experience. Rabbi Dan Ross joins us to talk about why experience matters, and tell us what it takes for a rabbinical student to truly become a rabbi. What can experience teach you that nothing else can? Listen and find out. Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi page, Yoma 11, begins with a curious story about a rabbi performing a mitzva and still coming into harm's way, which leads to a meditation on the connection between our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Stacy Berman joins us to talk about how our thoughts and beliefs influence our health, and shares some tips on keeping all of our systems aligned. What little things can you do to make sure the heart and the soul sync up with the rest of you? Listen and find out. Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Daf Yomi page, Yoma 10, contains a curious meditation on the power of the mezuzah to turn a house into a home. Producer Josh Kross returns to tell the story of how and why he, an avowed atheist, was moved to bless his new home with a mezuzah, and how having one changes the way the house feels. What do you tell your children when they ask you about that strange little artifact on the doorpost? Listen and find out. Like the show? Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.Take One is hosted by Liel Leibovitz and produced by Josh Kross, Sara Fredman Aeder, and Robert Scaramuccia.Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.