The Sanhedrin in 10 Minutes

In this episode, we step into the chambers of the Sanhedrin, the ancient Jewish high court that once served as the brain, backbone, and legal heartbeat of Jewish life. We'll explore who sat on it, what kinds of cases they judged, how they balanced law, tradition, and politics, and why their decisions still echo through halacha today. From dramatic debates to meticulous legal reasoning, the Sanhedrin shaped everything from festivals to civil law to questions of life and death. Join us for a journey into the court where 71 sages helped guide an entire nation—no law degree required.