The Bite That Changed History (Session Seven): The Tree of Knowledge

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May 3, 20191:07:20Religion & Spirituality

Rabbi Knopf continues a conversation about Midrash Genesis Rabbah’s interpretation of the Garden of Eden story. This week, we discuss what kind of tree the Tree of Knowledge was, and why it matters. How do you listen to...

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