The Mekor Mayim Hayim podcast מקור מים חיים – ההסכת
The Mekor Mayim Hayim podcast מקור מים חיים - ההסכת
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Discussing originalist & reactionary perspectives on Jewish Law mekormayimhayim.substack.com
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The podcast explores themes surrounding Jewish Law, Halacha, and Kabbalah, highlighting historical and contemporary debates. Specific episodes cover topics like the historical development of the Mishnah, the influence of Kabbalah on Halacha, and the textual analysis of various Talmudic sources, with discussions on the roles of key figures like Rabbi Yitzhaq Alfasi, the Rif, and the impact of cultural shifts.
Discussing originalist & reactionary perspectives on Jewish Law
When was the Tosefta composed, and where did it come from? Did Rabbi Yohanan know the Tosefta? Did the Geonim? And, of course, why learn it?Not what I (Johanan) thought. Gavriel explains.
Some things we reference in the podcast:
* Article by ‘YU person’ whose name escaped us (Yaakov Elman)
* The project proposed by Gavriel as a way to better texts of the Oral Torah (aka the ‘Mishna Project’)
* More about the birkat kohanim example we discuss
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