# Day 5: Liel Leibovitz: Why the Talmud Is So Hard to Love—and Worth Loving

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Day 5 | Foundations <br /><br />Liel Leibovitz reflects on falling in love with the Talmud precisely because it is so difficult—and on how its questions, frustrations, and intricate details can transform the way we live. <br /><i></i><i></i><br /><i>This week's learning is sponsored by Richard and Sheryl Weisberg in honor of their grandchildren. </i><br /><i></i><br /><i>Today's learning is sponsored by Daniel and Jessica Courtney in memory of Dr. Stuart A. Courtney. </i><br /><br /><br /><br />Put Your Name on a Day of Learning: Sponsor a day, sponsor a tractate, or give any amount. Every gift keeps Talmud Daily free for everyone and carries a dedication into the daily learning. <a href="https://talmuddaily.org/give/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to learn more</a>.<br /><br />Get More <a href="https://talmuddaily.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Talmud Daily</a> and <a href="https://18forty.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">18Forty</a>:<br /><br />Send us your questions, reactions, disagreements, and ideas at talmuddaily@18forty.org. We really do want to hear from you!<br /><br /><a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlOarxZ8saSH8S3fFPIkhv?mode=gi_t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join the Talmud Daily WhatsApp</a><br /><br /><a href="https://talmuddaily.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join the Talmud Daily Substack</a><br /><br /><a href="https://18forty.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about 18Forty</a><br /><br /><a href="https://18forty.org/join/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up for the 18Forty Newsletter</a><br />