We wrap up the last two aggados by going through the lives of the great rabbis within, appreciating why they were selected to make the statements and the historical context (but not 'culture of the times' approach).
Our old nemesis returns to bother two great rabbis.
 
 
Indexing: 20, 21, 29, 31.

We wrap up the last two aggados by going through the lives of the great rabbis within, appreciating why they were selected to make the statements and the historical context (but not 'culture of the times' approach). Our old nemesis returns to bother two great rabbis. Indexing: 20, 21, 29, 31.

Gittin 57, 60, & 62; Cohen, Levi, Yosef & Scoundrel: Humble vs. Arrogant Leadership

This podcast is for an advanced Jewish studies audience. In it, I analyze aggadah from Shas (Talmud) and interpret the metaphors therein, as well as explain why each aggadah piece is in a particular Masechta (tractate) in a particular order.

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Gittin 57, 60, & 62; Cohen, Levi, Yosef & Scoundrel: Humble vs. Arrogant Leadership

Gittin 57, 60, & 62; Cohen, Levi, Yosef & Scoundrel: Humble vs. Arrogant Leadership