The Fine Line: Unmasking the Fool

The figure of “the fool” (tam) is a recurring theme in Jewish and Hebrew literature. Join two esteemed intellectuals as they dissect themes of innocence and self-delusion. Their discussion spans the narratives of Genesis, the trials of Job, and the tales spun by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Together, we grapple with a fundamental question: Are we witnessing genuine innocence or deliberate ignorance?