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Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz

Translating the Talmud into modern Hebrew and English has been his life's work.

Aired 04/27/2012 | Rating NR

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Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz

Clip: 4/27/2012 | 7m

Translating the Talmud into modern Hebrew and English has been his life's work.

"The idea of the Talmud is that you are allowed to ask questions about everything," says Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz. He calls the Talmud "the central pillar of Jewish culture" and "a vast book encouraging you to ask questions."

Aired 04/27/2012 | Rating NR

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