EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 51 MIN
Holy Smoke: a Jewish guide to arguing
Daniel Taub, former Israeli Ambassador to the UK, joins Damian Thompson to talk about his new book Beyond Dispute: Rediscovering the Jewish art of constructive disagreement. In a fast-moving interview, Daniel explains how the art of arguing has shaped Jewish humour and scholarship, and Damian asks him about keeping kosher, life after death – and the influence of the Talmud on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
Holy Smoke: a Jewish guide to arguing
0:00
51:50
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of Best of the Spectator?
This episode is 51 minutes long.
When was this Best of the Spectator episode published?
This episode was published on June 10, 2025.
Can I download this Best of the Spectator episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!