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Jewish-Christian Interactions in the Talmud: The Story of Heruta

Hosted By: Haberman Institute, Americans for Ben-Gurion University

The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies, in partnership with Americans for Ben-Gurion University, will present a session exploring Jewish-Christian interactions in Talmudic times through the story of Heruta and Rabbi Hiyya bar Ashi. This Babylonian Talmud narrative, notable for its depiction of an unusual marital relationship, has drawn scholarly interest. The program will examine the cultural, religious, and social dynamics at play, offering insight into broader Jewish-Christian relations as reflected in the Talmud.

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