Solomon Mowshowitz looks at Masechet Eruvin Daf 3.

Why are laws derived by pure logic considered Torahitic? Who is more trustworthy, individuals, or groups? Should the sages enforce Torahitic or Rabbinic laws more diligently? Can one hold an opinion and its opposite at the same time? These are just some of the themes touched upon on this daf.

Solomon Mowshowitz is a past Chair of the National Havurah Committee. A molecular biologist by trade, Mosh is officially retired, but still teaches a course in Immunology. at Columbia University.

The opening and closing music for this podcast is Ufros from The Epichorus album One Bead.