
An exploration of the Talmud through the “traditionally radical” lens pioneered by Benay Lappe. Whether you are a beginner to Talmud study or a long-time learner, by listening in on Benay Lappe’s study partnership with Dan Libenson as they explore foundational stories and material from the Talmud, you will discover the how-to manual that the ancient Rabbis left behind for future generations to hel... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityJudaism | |||

“ Learning Talmud specifically was a spiritual practice designed to shape us into the kinds of morally sophisticated thinkers that can create a certain kind of world. So, at moments like this, it's not necessarily an odd thing to do.” - Benay Lappe
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“The Talmud is giving you a toolbox of methodologies and mechanisms to use to write repugnant understandings of God’s will out of existence.” - Benay Lappe
Welcome to The Oral Talmud, our weekly deep dive chevruta study partnership, discovering how ... more
“What you can't do is try to ratchet it backwards to the original law from the Torah. No, it does not have a special status because it was in the Torah. Once it's overruled, it's overruled. Period. End of story.” - Dan Libenson
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“That is a point at which they're gonna say this is such a broken world that we can't let this stand. We're gonna have to repair the whole world to prevent people from falling into this category and that's going to mean overturning a Torah law.” - Da... more
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The content emphasizes the exploration of Talmudic teachings through a contemporary and innovative lens, addressing how historical texts can inform and reshape modern Jewish practice. Particularly striking is the focus on how ancient principles relate to current societal issues, including environmentalism, social justice, and ethical dilemmas about life and death. Listeners can expect to engage with discussions that both challenge and deepen their understanding of Judaism, making the podcast accessible for beginners while still enriching for seasoned scholars with a unique blend of reverence and critical inquiry.
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