Episode Details

In this episode, we pull up a chair to the Shulchan Aruch, the 16th-century halachic code that became the set table of Jewish law—complete with rules, rituals, and guidance for just about every corner of Jewish life. We'll explore how Rabbi Yosef Karo crafted this monumental work, why Rabbi Moshe Isserles added his essential Ashkenazi glosses, and how the two together shaped a unified yet diverse legal tradition still used today. From practical daily details to big-picture values, we'll unpack how this centuries-old guidebook continues to influence the way Jews pray, eat, celebrate, and live. Join us as we sit down at the table that's been set for generations.