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Ashken, Daniel

 
9798193913436: The Babylonian Talmud for Kids: Explore Jewish Law, Ancient Debates, and Big Questions

Synopsis

What happens when a question has more than one possible answer?
Step into a world where curiosity is welcomed, disagreement becomes a path to learning, and even the biggest questions can lead somewhere unexpected.

The Babylonian Talmud for Kids introduces young readers to one of the most remarkable works of Jewish learning through clear explanations, fascinating stories, historical context, and thought-provoking questions.

Travel back to ancient Babylonia and meet the rabbis whose conversations helped shape generations of Jewish thought. Discover how the Mishnah and Gemara fit together, why the sages asked so many questions, and how a Talmudic debate can move from a question to an opinion, a challenge, evidence, a response, and yet another question.

Along the way, children explore questions that still feel surprisingly relevant today. Who owns something that has been lost? What should happen when two people make the same claim? Does intention matter when someone causes damage by accident? What makes a community fair? Why do we need judges? Can two people disagree and both be wise?

Inside, young readers will:

• Discover the history and structure of the Babylonian Talmud
• Meet important sages and learn about their approach to study and debate
• Explore Jewish ideas about fairness, honesty, responsibility, community, and justice
• Develop critical-thinking and reasoning skills through Talmudic-style questions
• Learn how ancient discussions can inspire thoughtful choices in everyday life

The book also invites children to think beyond simple answers. Through stories, historical scenes, reasoning challenges, and a final Talmudic-style debate, young readers discover that meaningful learning involves listening carefully, asking better questions, considering different perspectives, and being willing to rethink an idea.

Open the pages, follow the questions, and discover how an ancient tradition of learning can inspire young minds to think more deeply today.

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