
Episode 205·Jul 27, 2025
"Emma," Part Two
Passages in both "Emma" and the Talmud stress that embarrassing one's fellow can have destructive consequences.
10-Minute Mitzvah·Episode 204·Jul 25, 2025
A passage from Jane Austen's Emma reveals the complexity of the commandment to rebuke one's fellow.


Episode 205·Jul 27, 2025
Passages in both "Emma" and the Talmud stress that embarrassing one's fellow can have destructive consequences.

Episode 206·Jul 28, 2025
The story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza illustrates both the destructive and healing nature of airing one's grievances.

Episode 207·Jul 29, 2025
The Bible's strange word choice regarding the prohibition against gossiping offers insightful wisdom into the biblical commandment.

Episode 208·Jul 30, 2025
The biblical emphasis on prohibiting the mixing of grape seeds with other crops highlights the fruit's special role in Jewish tradition.
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