Kiddushin 81 – A Fight With the Devil

In today’s Talmud page, Kiddushin 81, we hear the story of Peleimu and Satan. In the story Paleimu tries to act kindly to the conniving Satan only to be repeatedly hurt and embarrassed. While the Talmud is full of stories where Satan attempts to test the great Rabbis, this story tells of a sage who tries to act appropriately at every step. Why then is he still hurt in this way? Perhaps this story can help us reflect on our current situation. What can we learn from this story when we reflect on the ways that the Israeli army was found unprepared on October 7th, even as it is considered one of the greatest armies. What can we learn today from this ancient story? Listen and find out.

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