Bekhorot 44 and 45 - A Giant Among Men

Podcast: Take One Daf Yomi · Tablet Magazine

Opublikowano: 2026-11-02

On today’s pages, Bekhorot 44 and 45, the rabbis debate the proportions of Moses, whom they describe as an astonishing ten cubits tall. Their discussion takes us from Talmudic geometry to the Maharal of Prague, who offers a very different way of understanding Moses's imposing stature. How should we measure the greatness of those who came before us—and how might we grow taller ourselves? Listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices