17. Your Words
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Groupthink, group expressions, even in-group vocabulary: it's easy and reliable, and a good way to keep feathers unruffled. But this ease can be outweighed by a lost opportunity to make an idea your own. In this episode, recorded in collaboration with the Jewish Learning Institute, Adam and Dovid discuss the advantages of developing (and "chewing") your own conception of ancient ideas. Practical and theological perks are all on the table.  Read about Rabbi Chaim Brisker's Talmudic genius here.  Read of the spirituality of the Sheloh HaKadosh here.  Meditate on the legend of the crushed crown jewel here.  Apply the lesson The Rebbe derived from Yaakov donning Eisav's furs here.  Music by Ryan Chaney and Stephanie Chou.
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