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.
