EPISODE · Nov 15, 2021 · 18 MIN
Taanit 3: Judged for Rain... on Sukkot
from Talking Talmud · host Yardaena Osband & Anne Gordon
Revisiting a topic from Sukkah: pouring out libations - of strong drink, of wine, of water. And how the Gemara derives the 2 libations from the text. Plus, whose opinion is represented in this discussion of 7 libations over 7 days. Also, the conclusion of a tradition - Halakhah le-Moshe mi-Sinai - with 3 details, including the libation material here. Also, mentioning the rain and God as Provider of rain, in contrast to clouds and wind, which are never withheld, and which are secondary to rain. What is beneficial specifically, and what are happenstance? For example, snow, drizzle, and more. All of which is making sense of the natural world.
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Revisiting a topic from Sukkah: pouring out libations - of strong drink, of wine, of water. And how the Gemara derives the 2 libations from the text. Plus, whose opinion is represented in this discussion of 7 libations over 7 days. Also, the conclusion of a tradition - Halakhah le-Moshe mi-Sinai - with 3 details, including the libation material here. Also, mentioning the rain and God as Provider of rain, in contrast to clouds and wind, which are never withheld, and which are secondary to rain. What is beneficial specifically, and what are happenstance? For example, snow, drizzle, and more. All of which is making sense of the natural world.
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