Sanhedrin 8

Today’s Talmud page, Sanhedrin 8, introduces us to one of the most popular idioms in contemporary Hebrew, teaching us that we should be as diligent when passing judgment involving a very small amount of money as we would’ve been with a much larger sum. Israeli broadcaster and Torah teacher Sivan Rahav-Meir joins us to shed light on the profound moral principle at play here. How can we become more cautious and righteous people by sweating the small stuff? Listen and find out.

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