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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz | PBS

Duration: 07:00
Program: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly #1535
Broadcast Date: Apr. 27, 2012

"The idea of the Talmud is that you are allowed to ask questions about everything," says Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz. He calls the Talmud "the central pillar Jewish culture" and "a vast book encouraging you to ask questions."

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