On today’s page, Zevachim 37, the rabbis teach that Torah can be shaped by both how it’s written and how it’s heard. Modern brain science agrees, showing that reading silently still lights up the mind’s acoustic pathways. What happens when ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience harmonize? Listen and find out.
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Zevachim 35 and 36 - Broth and Soul
On today’s pages, Zevachim 35 and 36, the Talmud says bones don’t count as food—but modern wisdom might disagree. Between the altar and the kitchen, we find a shared idea: nothing sacred—or edible—should go to waste. How can mindful eating become its own act of devotion? Listen and find out.
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Zevachim 33 and 34 - Offering Slow Jams
On today’s pages, Zevachim 33 and 34, the rabbis test the edges of sacrifice law: non-kosher limbs, wild game, and the line between an ideal instruction and a binding limit. The result is a masterclass in Talmudic logic that turns hypotheticals into clarity. How does precision in language shape what we can—and can’t—offer? Listen and find out.
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Zevachim 30, 31, and 31 - Touching Me, Touching You
On today’s pages, Zevachim 30, 31, and 32, the rabbis ask whether simply reaching a hand into the Temple counts as entering it—reminding us that even the smallest touch has power. From sacred law to modern science, touch shapes how we connect, heal, and feel alive. What does the Talmud teach us about rediscovering the holiness in human contact? Listen and find out.
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Zevachim 28 and 29 - Intent in Action
On today’s pages, Zevachim 28 and 29, the rabbis return to a central theme: the power of kavanah—intentionality in action. A sacrifice counts only when it’s offered with total focus of heart and mind. To bring this teaching to life, we revisit a stirring speech from farmer and Tablet Magazine Sinai Award winner Joel Salatin, who speaks about devotion, purpose, and caring for God’s creation. How can the discipline of intent turn ordinary work into sacred service? Listen and find out.
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