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Bava Metzia 102 and 103

Tradition, tradition

June 10, 2024

Today’s Talmud pages, Bava Metzia 102 and 103, inform us that, wherever we go, we must endeavor to respect the local customs and traditions. And yet, as recent surveys show, local customs and traditions are everywhere imperiled. Why should we still care about the old ways? And what’s the potential danger of letting in the new? Listen and find out.

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Bava Metzia 102 and 103
Tradition, tradition
June 10, 2024
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