Rabbinic Ordinances and their Reasoning

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Rabbinic Ordinances and their Reasoning

Dr. Karen Kirshenbaum explores the ways in which Rabbi Dr. Saul Lieberman utilized his knowledge of Hellenistic culture & society to gain deeper insights into Rabbinic ordinances.

Recorded May 27, 2021.

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