Bava Batra 120, 121, and 122

Today’s Talmud pages, Bava Batra 120, 121, and 122, contain a charming discussion of Judaism’s happiest days. One is the 15th of Av, the Jewish celebration of love; the other is ... Yom Kippur? Singer, songwriter, and author Peter Himmelman joins us to talk about God, love, grief, joy, and other uneasy but necessary paths to happiness. Why would a budding rock star give up on fame and fortune for a life of deeper meaning? Listen and find out.

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