Today’s Talmud pages, Makkot 17 and 18, carry a warning from the rabbis that there are times when we must follow very strict procedures—or rob even life’s most special and sacred moments of all meaning. How is this insight relevant for anyone trying to enjoy a meal these days at a fancy restaurant? Listen and find out.
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