Menachot 98 and 99 - Stuck in the Middle with Jews
About this episode
The episode discusses the significance of Shushan's depiction on the Eastern Gate of the Temple and explores themes of gratitude and suspicion towards authority.
On today’s pages, Menachot 98 and 99, the Talmud asks why the Persian capital of Shushan was depicted on the Eastern Gate of the Temple. The Sages offer reasons ranging from a historical reminder of the return from exile to a calculated warning against future rebellions. How can we hold space for both gratitude and healthy suspicion when looking at the powers that be? Listen and find out.
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