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Beasts of Elul

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Looking at the month of Elul as part of the wider framework of "days of judgement". Our model is a surprising detail in religious taxation, the "tithing of beasts". As usual, the deeper we explore the more peculiar it becomes, giving lots of food for thought. You can see the sourcesheet here: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/341120 Please be in touch with any thoughts or feedback! You can write to me through the website: 58thcentury.world Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rebjosh)

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