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Sanhedrin 37

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January 23, 2025

Today’s Talmud page, Sanhedrin 37, tells a moving story about the pious Rabbi Zeira, who prayed even for the hooligans in his neighborhood who tormented him. What can we learn from his example that is particularly pressing in our social media-addled age of rage and despair? Listen and find out.

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