The Big Chanukah Riddle
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The Big Chanukah Riddle, best known as "The Question of the Bet Yosef" is probably the most famous and most discussed question in all of Jewish literature. It has been discussed by countless scholars since it was first raised for the wider public by Rav Yosef Kairo in the 16th Century. More than 1,000 known answers have been given for this riddle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zalman-gordon/support
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