Today’s Talmud page, Nedarim 15, asks whether you can take a vow on something that is already prohibited to you. To discuss this further, we are joined by producer Quinn Waller who discusses the ways in which being Kosher brings her closer to God. Does abstaining from oysters and shrimp deepen her Jewish journey? Listen and find out.

Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hosted by Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay and Quinn Waller. Our team also includes Stephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Mark Oppenheimer, Sara Fredman Aeder, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer. 

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