About this episode
On today’s pages, Avodah Zarah 74 and 75 , the Talmud explores the delicate balance of protecting Jewish practice while still engaging with the larger world. Mark Oppenheimer , the Corduroy Rav, joins us to discuss what ancient keg-cleaning instructions can teach us about pluralism, coexistence, and the ever-present dangers of idolatry in modern forms. How do we seal our traditions without sealing ourselves off? Listen and find out.