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The Golem and the SageTALMUD
The Golem and the Sage
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In the Talmudic tractate Sanhedrin, a narrative explores the creation of a golem by the sage Rava and its encounter with Rabbi Zeira, who discerns its artificial nature and commands it to return to dust. The story explores the ethical boundaries of creating life through holy forces.