18Forty Podcast

Liel Leibovitz: Why the Talmud Is So Hard To Love—and Worth Loving

September 22, 2026·49 min
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Today, we're sharing one of our episodes from our new program Talmud Daily, featuring our dear friend Liel Leibovitz. You can sign up for Talmud Daily at talmuddaily.org, and you can subscribe in your podcast app by searching Talmud Daily. In this episode, Liel reflects on falling in love with the Talmud precisely because it is so difficult—and on how its questions, frustrations, and intricate details can transform the way we live.This episode was sponsored by Daniel and Jessica Courtney in memory of Dr. Stuart A. Courtney.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

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