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Today’s Talmud pages, Bava Kama 24 and 25, spends time classifying what deems an ox forewarned, and what it must do to be re-classified as innocuous. Rabbi William Hamilton of Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline, MA joins us to consider what Judaism’s intricate path towards redemption teaches us. How does paying close attention aide us in ensuring our own redemption? Listen and find out.Like the show? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.We think that you may also enjoy Liel's new book How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books.Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hostedby Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay, Quinn Waller and Elie Bleier. Our team also includes Satephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer. Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Talmud pages, Bava Kama 22 and 23, tells the odd story that if one incites an animal to attack, they are exempt from punishment, and instead the person who owns the animal is liable. To see how this type of obfuscation of responsibility goes far beyond that of family pets, we welcome back Tevi Troy who shares how this type of misdirection of responsibility historically took place in the White House, from the Nixon administration to the Regan administration and through to today. What did Henry Kissinger leak to the press? Listen and find out.Like the show? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.We think that you may also enjoy Liel's new book How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books.Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hostedby Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay, Quinn Waller and Elie Bleier. Our team also includes Satephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer. Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

This podcast delves into the concept of ruined houses in the Talmud, exploring the metaphor of the ox and dangerous situations. It discusses the fascination and danger of ruins, sharing a story of a rabbi praying in a ruin and encountering a divine revelation. The chapter also explores how ruin and destruction can lead to growth in our lives.

Courtney Hazlett, Tablet producer, joins to discuss the treatment of Britney Spears, exploring her conservatorship and the need for a new moral contract on how we treat our celebrities. The rabbis connect the concept of responsibility for animals to Britney's situation, highlighting the negative impact of invasive media and public behavior on famous individuals' mental health.

This podcast explores the responsibility of pet ownership and the importance of accountability. It also discusses the nature of love and caring for homeless pets. The hosts emphasize the need for mindfulness in pet ownership and share information on ordering a new book, Take One merchandise, and the podcast's production team.

Today's podcast discusses the liability of chicken owners for damages caused by their chickens and reflects on the feeling of dealing with circumstances beyond our control. It shares a personal account of a tragic terrorist attack and kidnapping in Israel, highlighting the search for loved ones. The narrator discusses the decision to share their family's story, media appearances, and managing personal lives while advocating for their cause. The podcast also includes updates, a book promotion, and contact information.

Today’s Talmud pages, Bava Kama 15 and 16, discusses the prohibition of raising a vicious dog within your home in the same way that one should not have an unstable ladder. Dog owner, and Tablet Studios producer Josh Kross returns to discuss his dog Oscar, who would fall into that category, but because of the makeup of his family, fits right in. Unlike an unstable ladder which is destined to be dangerous, in the correct setting, a crazy dog may serve a purpose within a home. Can a family dog serve as the family peacemaker? Listen and find out.Like the show? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.We think that you may also enjoy Liel's new book How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books.Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hostedby Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay, Quinn Waller and Elie Bleier. Our team also includes Satephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer. Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Talmud page, Bava Kama 14, discusses what damages should be assessed when two people share ownership for a piece of land which is meant to be used as both a place for produce and for livestock, when the animals ruin the produce. To consider the complicated world of sharing small spaces, Unorthodox co-host Stephanie Butnick and her two year old daughter Edith join us to discuss what it’s like to co-exist in small spaces, and how to create a life where our work and our home worlds are so deeply combined. How do you make it work when your toddler wants to be with you when you are recording a podcast? Listen and find out.Like the show? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.We think that you may also enjoy Liel's new book How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books.Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hostedby Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay, Quinn Waller and Elie Bleier. Our team also includes Satephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer. Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Today’s Talmud page, Bava Kama 13, includes the very complicated line that “one is liable only for damage caused to property that belongs to members of the covenant.” This is followed by a long conversation about how to parse that statement, but it brings up the question of whether we should have a greater allegiance to our own tribe. Tevi Troy returns to explore how to understand the conflict between the bonds with our own people and those of the larger community and explores the idea that we should consider the difference between those that do and do not exercise morality in their behaviors. What is the difference between friendship and allyship? Listen and find out.Like the show? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group.We think that you may also enjoy Liel's new book How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books.Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hostedby Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay, Quinn Waller and Elie Bleier. Our team also includes Satephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer. Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

The podcast discusses the legal status of slaves and their relevance to the gig economy. It explores the challenges of trust and loyalty in platforms like Uber and Airbnb. The importance of trust and fairness in society is also emphasized.