In this four-part series, The Living Talmud, Rabbi Skobac will uncover how Judaism’s Oral Law forms the beating heart of the Jewish tradition. Through a clear and engaging journey, we’ll study how the Mishnah and Talmud came to be written, why the rabbis structured their teachings the way they did, and how their debates continue to shape Jewish practice.

Along the way, we’ll also explore the imaginative world of Aggadita-stories, parables, and spiritual teachings hidden within the pages of the Talmud. By the end of the course, students will gain a fresh appreciation for the Talmud as a vibrant, ongoing dialogue rather than a closed ancient work.

Session 1: Feb 26 – THE ORAL LAW Understanding the beating heart of the Jewish tradition

Session 2: Mar 05 – THE MISHNAH AND TALMUD Why the rabbis wrote down the Oral Law the way they did

Session 3: Mar 12 – THE DEBATES AND DISCOURSE How the Rabbis’ debates continue to shape Jewish practice.

Session 4: Mar 19 – THE IMAGINATIVE WORLD OF AGGADITA Stories, parables and spiritual teachings hidden in the pages of Talmud

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