The Talmud
The Talmud
The Talmudis a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. It is also traditionally referred to as Shas, a Hebrew abbreviation of shisha sedarim, the "six orders", a reference to the six orders of the Mishnah. The term "Talmud" normally refers to the collection of writings named specifically the Babylonian Talmud, although there is also an earlier collection known as the Jerusalem Talmud, or Palestinian Talmud. When referring to post-biblical periods, namely those of the creation of the Talmud, the Talmudic academies...
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How many pens are broken, how many ink bottles consumed, to write about things that have never happened
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If one man says to thee, ''Thou art a donkey',' pay no heed. If two speak thus, purchase a saddle.
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If silence be good for the wise, how much better for fools
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Hire yourself out to work, which is beneath you, rather than become dependent on others
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The Divine Spirit does not reside in any except the joyful heart
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The end result of wisdom is... good deeds.
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The day is short, the labor long, the workers are idle, and reward is great, and the Master is urgent