Sages of the Talmud

After the recording of the Mishnah came the era of the sages known as the Amoraim, whose discussion became the basis of the Talmud.

Which rabbi lived in a cave with his father for 13 years?

How did we get from the revelation at Sinai to the halachah we have today?

An all-encompassing work, the Talmud discusses not only law and ethics but also such practical matters such as investment strategy and unhealthful practices.

Although most sages lived in Babylonia, there still was a sizable Torah community in Eretz Israel.

As the community grew, Babylonian Jewry developed unique Torah and political institutions.

The Amoraim explained the rulings of the Tannaim, applying them to new situations, but never disagreeing with their teachers.

What is Talmud? When was it compiled and why? How does it differ from Mishnah?