# The Tannaim in 10 Minutes

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Podcast: [Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-jewish-10-minutes-at-a-time-7523216)
Published: 2026-09-12T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Step into the world of the Tannaim , the "Teachers" of the Land of Israel who operated from the beginning of the common era until approximately 200 CE . In this episode, we explore the high-stakes period following the destruction of the Second Temple, a time of national crisis when this group of elite scholars undertook the monumental task of preserving the Oral Law before it could be forgotten. We'll dive into the legendary debates of Hillel and Shammai, the strategic brilliance of Yohanan ben Zakkai, and the ultimate editorial genius of Judah the Prince , who finally codified these traditions into the Mishnah . Join us as we examine how the Tannaim transformed a religion centered on a physical Temple into a "portable" tradition centered on text, law, and rigorous intellectual inquiry, effectively laying the foundation for all Jewish life and thought that would follow for the next two millennia.

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