Today’s Talmud page, <a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Bava_Metzia.34a.9?lang=bi">Bava Metzia 34</a>, unpacks the mystery of the shomer hinam, a person who agreed to watch over something free of charge and then, maybe, coveted the item for himself. Is it still a sin if he agrees to pay for it in full? And what does this seemingly dry, legalistic case teach us about remaining pure-hearted and kind? Listen and find out.Like the show? <a href="https://tabletm.ag/takeonenewsletter">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a>. Send us a note at <a href="mailto:takeone@tabletmag.com">takeone@tabletmag.com</a>. Follow us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/TakeOneDafYomi">@takeonedafyomi</a> and join the conversation in the Take One <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/takeonepodast">Facebook group</a>.We think that you may also enjoy Liel's new book <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324020820">How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book,</a> available directly from the <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324020820">publisher</a>, or wherever you purchase books.

Bava Metzia 35 - Righteous Groceries

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