It's a critical question that the rabbis debate, partially in response to last week's Torah portion, and partially in response this week's parsha. "Is emerging backwards still emerging?"

"Well no," says Rabbi Shmuel, "and here's why."

"I agree that the answer is no, but not with how you got there," replies Abaye. "Emerging backwards isn't emerging, and here's why."

"You're both wrong," says Rava, "emerging backwards is absolutely emerging, and here's why."

Hear the answer to this fascinating debate and follow along in the source sheet on Sefaria. 

Thanks for listening, and Shabbat shalom.

I’m not a rabbi, so every week, I look at our Torah portion and try to put it in conversation with the world around me. Judaism is rich in tradition, and each of us deserves the chance to find our own meaning in the text. Whether you’re studying Torah daily, or taking a moment to prepare for Shabbat, I hope you’ll make these ten minutes of Torah part of your week.

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