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On today’s pages, Menachot 28 and 29, the Talmud insists that every single letter in a Torah scroll is essential to its holiness and validity. Historian Dr. Tevi Troy, our guest today, joins us to discuss how certain leaders have mastered the art of "wiggle words" to navigate challenging political situations. While the Gemara demands absolute precision, the world of politics often relies on the ambiguity of a single word to shift meaning. Can we remain honest in our dealings if we are always searching for a linguistic loophole? Listen and find out.
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On today’s pages, Menachot 28 and 29, the Talmud insists that every single letter in a Torah scroll is essential to its holiness and validity. Historian Dr. Tevi Troy, our guest today, joins us to discuss how certain leaders have mastered the art of "wiggle words" to navigate challenging political situations. While the Gemara demands absolute precision, the world of politics often relies on the ambiguity of a single word to shift meaning. Can we remain honest in our dealings if we are always searching for a linguistic loophole? Listen and find out.

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