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Shevuot 35 - Promises, Promises

Season 26 Episode 35

In today’s Talmud page, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 35, the sages continue their discussion and bring up yet another category - promises. How is a promise different …

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Shevuot 31, 32, 33, and 34 - Talmud Storytime

Season 26 Episode 31

In today’s Talmud pages, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 31, 32, 33, and 34, the sages zoom out for a moment, discussing the bigger picture implications of distancing on…

1 year ago

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Shevuot 29 and 30 - Bullsh*t

Season 26 Episode 29

In today’s Talmud pages, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 29 and 30, the sages discuss the difference between and oath and a vow, and between and oath made in vain and a …

1 year ago

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Shevuot 28 - By Choice

Season 26 Episode 28

In today’s Talmud page, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 28, the sages discuss one of the most well-known cases of oath taking - the Nazir. What can these laws tell us ab…

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Shevuot 27 - Hand over Heart

Season 26 Episode 27

In today’s Talmud page, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 27, the sages continue their discussion on oaths. Is promising to fulfill a mitzvah we are already obliged to ful…

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Shevuot 26 - Hunger Games

Season 26 Episode 26

In today’s Talmud page, ⁠⁠⁠Shevuot 26, the sages discuss oaths of abstinence when you are really starving. Do you need to atone, or does Pikuach Nefe…

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Shevuot 24 and 25 - On My Oath

Season 26 Episode 24

In today’s Talmud pages, ⁠⁠Shevuot 24 and 25⁠, our sages continue their discussion of oaths. What happens when somebody makes a promise too impossibl…

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Shevuot 22 and 23 - Why Kosher?

Season 26 Episode 22

Today’s Talmud page, ⁠Shevuot 22 and 23, our sages continue their discussion of oaths, this time pertaining to the laws of kashrut. What do the laws …

1 year, 1 month ago

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Shevuot 21 - The Birth of Hope

Season 26 Episode 21

Today’s Talmud page, Shevuot 21, our sages continue their discussion of oaths. The gemara discusses the difference between a false oath, and an oath …

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Shevuot 20 - Tzom Gedalia Blues

Season 26 Episode 20

Today’s Talmud page, Shevuot 20, mentions the assassination of Gedalia ben Achikam. Who was he, why was he killed, and why does his death come as an …

1 year, 1 month ago

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