Legends of the Talmud: A Collection Of Ancient Magical Jewish Tales

The Talmud is a gigantic collection of law and lore compiled well over a thousand years ago by Jewish scholars in Jerusalem and Babylon. The Talmud has been studied in every generation since, and today it is beloved by hundreds of thousands of people of all backgrounds, around the world. The stories of the Talmud depict earthy and frank experiences of love, suffering, hope and persistence that all humans grapple with as we move through life. These retellings do not deviate from the ancient Aramaic sources, although at times we have emphasized a silenced perspective in the story. In true Talmudic tradition, the stories in this collection don’t always provide easy answers, but they move us to ask important questions. Read more