Take One Daf Yomi
Take One Daf Yomi
Tablet Magazine
Sanhedrin 50 - Justice and Compassion
7 minutes Posted Feb 5, 2025 at 5:00 am.
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Today’s Talmud page, Sanhedrin 50, delves into the four methods of execution prescribed by Jewish law—stoning, fire, sword, and strangulation—and the rabbinic debate over which is the most severe. But beyond the technicalities, the discussion is infused with a deep concern for human life. What can this teach us about justice, nuance, and the way we engage with difficult issues today? Listen and find out.