Kiddushin 72 – A Joke About A Bear
In today’s Talmud page, Kiddushin 72, the rabbis make an odd comment about the similarities between Persians and bears. Author, Ruby Namdar joins us to share his appreciation for the Talmud’s ability to include a good joke amongst the deep and important conversations, and his take of how the Talmud was compiled. Why is irreverent humor so important in modern times? Listen and find out.
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