REALLY JEWISH S1:E2 - on War

The conversation delves into the complexity of Jewish tradition and the interpretation of Torah texts, exploring the delicate balance of staying true to the text while addressing the moral dilemmas of Torah interpretation. It also includes personal reflections on Jewish tradition and war, highlighting the importance of holding the complexity of opposing viewpoints within the Jewish community.TakeawaysComplexity of Jewish TraditionInterpretation of Torah TextsChapters00:00 Introduction to War and Jewish Tradition08:39 Interpreting Torah Texts and Rabbinic Sources15:02 The Moral Dilemma of Torah Interpretation41:23 Personal Reflections on Jewish Tradition and WarTEXTS DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE - links to sefariaDEUTERONOMY 13:13-19SIFREI DEVARIM 94:3BABYLONIAN TALMUD, TRACTATE SANHEDRIN 71A