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Book SynopsisEnter the Talmudic study house with innovative teacher Rabbi Amy Scheinerman and continue the Jewish values-based conversations that began two thousand years ago.
The Talmud of Relationships, Volume 1 shows how the ancient Jewish texts of Talmud can facilitate modern relationship building - with parents, children, spouses, family members, friends, and ourselves.
Trade Review"Scheinerman seeks to teach value-based Judaism through a talmudic lense. . . . Readers do not need any previous experience with the talmudic text since Scheinerman does an excellent job explaining its history and meaning in clear, easy-to-read prose. Her work manages to combine religious and scholarly understanding of the text in ways that will appeal to those unfamiliar with the Talmud."—Rabbi Rachel Esserman,
Reporter"Through this firsthand encounter with the core text of Judaism, readers of all levels—Jews and non-Jews, newcomers and veterans, students and teachers, individuals and
chevruta partners and families alike—will discover the treasure of the oral Torah."—
Jewish Book Council"Full of sober wisdom for solemn times, Scheinerman's mature advice and teachings will speak to modern spiritual seekers."—Sandra Collins,
Library Journal"In this two-volume set, Rabbi Amy Scheinerman provides a useful demonstration of how the [Talmud] text can be analyzed and used in contemporary society. . . . This is a worthy and thoughtful approach to Talmud study and its broader applications. Rabbi Scheinerman's questions are deep and the discussions offered are both incisive and complex. . . . Recommended for all libraries."—Fred Isaac,
Association of Jewish Libraries News and Reviews“Amy Scheinerman does it again. She takes the most obscure Talmudic texts and makes them come alive, right before your eyes. And the best part: the ‘Aha’ moment is not short-lived. Scheinerman’s insights will stick to your bones and add value and meaning to your life.”—Rabbi Stacy Offner, Temple Beth Tikvah, Madison, Connecticut
“A treasure trove of insight, information, and meaning that invites us into the world of the rabbis and the Talmudic tradition. Be prepared to experience the Talmud come alive as we learn to navigate engrossing texts and also reflect on our own relationships: who we are and who we aspire to be.”—Rabbi Norman Cohen, professor of Midrash at HUC-JIR and author of
The Way into TorahTable of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction: Why Talmud?
Part 1. The Core: Relationships with God and Self
1. Finding Our Place: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Menachot 29b
2. Controlling Our Anger: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Berakhot 7a
3. Understanding Our Suffering: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Berakhot 5a–b
4. Approaching Prayer: Mishnah Berakhot 4:2 and the Accompanying Gemara from the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmuds
Part 2. First Sphere: Family Relationships
5. Honoring Our Parents: Jerusalem Talmud, Tractate Pe’ah 1a, 5b–6b
6. Affirming Our Sexuality: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Nedarim 20a–b
7. Balancing Family and Study: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Ketubot 61b, 62b–63a
Appendix: Theodicy, the Problem of God’s Justice
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
