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Listen "The Saga of Shul Shmoozing: A Historical Look at Talking in Shul Across the Centuries"
Episode Synopsis
Jews have been talking in shul for centuries, and rabbis and communities have tried countless ways to stop it. From twelfth-century Cairo to the Lower East Side in the early 1900s, this struggle has played out across Jewish communities worldwide. This class offers a light yet thoughtful examination of the history of “shul chatter” and how Jews have navigated it through the ages. The Saga of Shul Shmoozing: A Historical Look at Talking in Shul Across the Centuries
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