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Rabbis Who Crack Jokes

Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal
Series: Humor and Satire in Interreligious Dialogue: The Case of the Babylonian Talmud

Delving into the world of Talmudic discourse, we uncover instances of wit, irony, and jest embedded within the religious discussions. Did the rabbis use humor solely within their own community, or did it extend beyond to engage with others, including Christians? What can this tell us about the familiarity with Christianity within the rabbinic circles and their audiences?

 

In English | Sunday | March 3 | 7pm (12pm EST)

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