Episodes

  • Avodah Zarah 3:3-3:11

    Avodah Zarah 3:3-3:11
    Mar 24 2026
    Concluding Chapter 3, we investigate the laws of representational art and its relation to idolatry
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Avodah Zarah 2:7-3:2

    Avodah Zarah 2:7-3:2
    Mar 10 2026
    Blasphemy!
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    57 mins
  • Avodah Zarah 2:2-2:6

    Avodah Zarah 2:2-2:6
    Feb 24 2026
    Introducing the core concepts behind a halakhic idea of idolatry
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    58 mins
  • Avodah Zarah 1:3-2:1

    Avodah Zarah 1:3-2:1
    Feb 24 2026
    We continue the history of idolatry and begin to introduce the key concepts and ideal behind the laws of Avodah Zarah
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    1 hr
  • Talmud Torah 7:11 - Avodah Zarah 1:2

    Talmud Torah 7:11 - Avodah Zarah 1:2
    Feb 16 2026
    We conclude the laws of Torah Study and begin Rambam's aetiology of idolatry in the laws of Avodah Zarah
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    55 mins
  • Talmud Torah 7:1-10

    Talmud Torah 7:1-10
    Jan 30 2026
    Continuing the exploration of the laws of Nidui (Ostracism) and Herem (Excommunication)
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    50 mins
  • Talmud Torah 6:9-14

    Talmud Torah 6:9-14
    Jan 30 2026
    Concluding Chapter 6 of Hilkhot Talmud Torah, we look at the behaviour expected of rabbis and leaders, and what tools one has to publicly shame someone who is misbehaving (Nidui and Herem)
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    51 mins
  • Talmud Torah 6:1-8

    Talmud Torah 6:1-8
    Jan 14 2026
    We continue our exploration of the codes of honour, this time regarding Sages in general (rabbinim students of the wise, and others)
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    45 mins