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At its core are the Mishnah and the Gemara: the Mishnah, compiled by Rabbi Judah the Holy around 200 CE, is the foundational text of Jewish oral law, and the Gemara is a centuries-long commentary exploring every line, idea, and implication. Together, they form the Talmud, preserved in both Babylonian and Jerusalem traditions. 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It is a tapestry of argument, story, question, and counter-question. Rabbis explore how to live well, how to judge fairly, and how to serve God with both intellect and heart. 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