Today’s Talmud page, Sotah 36, tells the story of the hornets that proceeded the Israelites across the Jordan in order to destroy their enemies. Tablet Magazine Writer Armin Rosin join us to explore how this story and many bible stories feel a bit like video games with strange rules, enemies, and strange powers and protections. Is playing video games an opportunity for moral reflection? Listen and find out?
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