What is the Talmud?

The layout of the Talmud, one of the most important Jewish texts, has remained virtually unchanged since its earliest days in print. What part did Daniel Bomberg — a Christian printer in Venice — play in its publication, what’s behind the concept of “daf yomi” (reading a page of Talmud a day) and why has the Talmud’s graphic design not changed for generations?  After watching the video, use the prompts below to learn more and get your students thinking.