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Measure for Measure Episode 2: Olives
Measure for Measure Episode 2: Olives
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Mar 3, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Jews are ritually obligated to eat matzah during Passover. But how much matzah? Well, that depends on your views on the size of an olive.
This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.
Special thanks to Rabbi Natan Slifkin, founder of RationalistJudaism.com for his work on olives and biblical measurements.
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This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.
Special thanks to Rabbi Natan Slifkin, founder of RationalistJudaism.com for his work on olives and biblical measurements.
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Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies
Released:
Mar 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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