September 21, 2025
“Heavens Give Me Patience”: R. Yishmael, King Lear, and the Divine Tragedy
What’s the difference between the God of the Bible and the God of the Talmud? Who was the last man to see God? And how do we balance love and fear in our relationship with the Divine?
Exploring the omnipotence and vulnerability of God, through the talmudic tale of Rabbi Yishmael and the story of King Lear.
