Avodah Zarah 56 - Wine O'clock

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Avodah Zarah 56 - Wine O'clock

Tablet Magazine

August 13, 2025 · 7:00

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On today's page of Talmud, Avodah Zarah 56, the sages discuss wine. It's easy to understand that wine created for the purpose of idol worship is expressly forbidden. But regular wine—not expressly Kosher, yet definitely not created for idolatry—is still not allowed. Why? Listen and find out.