The Talmudic tractate Shekalim is a love song to taxes and why they matter.

In the face of crisis and tragedy, Jewish resilience is exemplified by historical figures such as Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai and Rabbi Akiva.

This podcast discusses the conditions that led to the decision to write down the Mishna and codify the Oral Torah during the final century of the Second Temple and the period following its destruction.