Synopsis
How much time should it take to pray? Is one allowed to argue with God? Who can give a blessing? And what is worth crying for? In this page-by-page companion to Berakhot, the first tractate of the Talmud, popular teacher and community leader Rabbi Levi Cooper explores the wisdom of the Jewish sages, transforming their ancient teachings into lessons for everyday life.
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About the Author
Levi Cooper, originally from Australia, teaches at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem and serves as the rabbi of HaTzur VeHaTzohar Congregation in Zur Hadassa, Israel. His PhD, awarded by Bar-Ilan University's Faculty of Law, explored the interaction between Hasidism and Jewish Law. Rabbi Cooper is a member of the Israel Bar Association and the Tzohar rabbis organization, and services as a historian with Heritage Seminars. He publishes "The Tisch," a column on Hasidism in The Jerusalem Post, and is a contributing editor for Jewish Educational Leadership, the Lookstein Center for Jewish Education journal.
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"A relic is an object surviving from an earlier time, carefully and conscientiously preserved, esteemed and venerated. It is a hallowed object of historical interest, of sentimental value, of unquestionable worth. The Talmud is such a relic.
This work explores the world of the sages, seeking relevance in the timeless texts of the Talmud. Each section analyses a passage from Berakhot, the first tractate of the Talmud, chapters one to five, presenting the commentators' insights, searching for meaning and hoping to provide inspiration for our generation." (from the Preface)
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