Yoma 26 and 27

Today’s Daf Yomi pages, Yoma 26 and 27, sing the praises of the tribes of Levi and Issachar, which, we’re told, are the ones best at deciding Halacha. Nomi Kaltmann, president of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Australia, joins us to explain how meritocracy and expertise come together to make sure the best-qualified people get the right jobs. Why are all the best baguette bakers, say, French? Listen and find out.

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