The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.
Every week a new, deep, and inspiring piece of brilliance will be selected from the Talmud for discussion by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH (Houston, Texas).
This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan Marbin
Latest Episodes
Ep 92 - He Told a Crying Calf “That’s Your Purpose” – Then Suffered 13 Years of Agony! (Bava Metzia 85a)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast on Bava Metzia 85a, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe delves into the profound theme of suffering, mercy, and redemption through the ...
Ep 91 - Rabbi's Body Stayed FRESH for 22 Years in an Attic—You'll NEVER Guess Why! 😱 (Bava Metzia 84b)
In this Friday Thinking Talmudist episode on Talmud Bava Metzia 84b, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the extraordinary life and legacy of Rebbe Elazar ben Rebbe Shimon, a s...
Ep 90 - Torah, Guilt, and Prayer: The Power of Rabbinic Rulings (Bava Metzia 84b)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues the discussion of Tractate Bava Metzia 84b, focusing on Rabbi Elazar ben Rabbi Shimon’s ...
Ep 89 - How a Robber Became a Sage—Then Lost Everything! (Bava Metzia 84a)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Tractate Bava Metzia 84a, focusing on the profound relationship between Rabbi Yochanan an...
Ep 88 - This Rabbi’s Beauty Changed Lives (Bava Metzia 84a)
In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Tractate Baba Metzia 84a, focusing on a Talmudic discussion about Rabbi Yochanan’s except...