Golems, wine, and Jewish prayer
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Continuing the discussion on prayer as a focal point for understanding what it is to be human, we look at the category of speech, as expressed through laws on prayer and esoteric discussions about the status of a golem.   * You can find the sourcesheet with all the texts here: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/334132?editor=1​ * A project of 58th Century Judaisms: https://www.58thcentury.world/  Let me know any thoughts and questions you have! . Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rebjosh)
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