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Nedarim 73 and 74

In today’s Talmud pages, illeism makes you a better person

January 6, 2023

Today’s Talmud pages, Nedarim 73 and 74, teach us a lesson about illeism, or the practice of speaking about yourself in the third person. Why did the rabbis favor this type of rhetoric? And what does modern psychology confirm about its benefits to being better listeners and friends? Listen and find out.

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Nedarim 73 and 74
In today's Talmud pages, illeism makes you a better person
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