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The Jewish Experience

The Jewish Experience

Mishnah? Torah? Mishneh Torah? - Explaining the most important Jewish books

May 19, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min · 29 segments

What's the different between Torah and Tanach? Why does the Talmud have the Mishnah inside? And what can I read to catch up on the basics of Judaism? Join Rabbi Wildes as we demystify the…

What's the different between Torah and Tanach? Why does the Talmud have the Mishnah inside? And what can I read to catch up on the basics of Judaism? Join Rabbi Wildes as we demystify the sometimes-overwhelming world of Jewish sforim. Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

What's the different between Torah and Tanach? Why does the Talmud have the Mishnah inside? And what can I read to catch up on the basics of Judaism? Join Rabbi Wildes as we demystify the…

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Top entities: Torah×88 Rashi×57 Talmud×59 Mishnah×53 Maimonides×28

Sponsor: 27th Annual MJE Dinner0:00 – 0:13

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This week's episode of the Jewish Experience podcast is brought to you by the 27th Annual MJE Dinner on May 27th.

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Come out and show your support for all the people who've been standing up for Israel.

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Sponsor: 27th Annual MJE Dinner0:00 – 0:13

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0:00

This week's episode of the Jewish Experience podcast is brought to you by the 27th Annual MJE Dinner on May 27th.

D

0:09

Come out and show your support for all the people who've been standing up for Israel.