Is Talmud the Jewish Constitution? A Conversation with Chaim Saiman

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Is Talmud the Jewish Constitution? A Conversation with Chaim Saiman

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Mar 18, 2020

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In this episode, David discusses the mystifying qualities of the Talmud and how we find meaning in the nuance of Talmudic law with special guest Chaim Saiman, professor at Villanova Law School.

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Mar 18, 2020

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Is Talmud the Jewish Constitution? A Conversation with Chaim Saiman

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