Gidon Ariel and Alan Latta conducted a monthly conversation covering biblical interpretation and Jewish traditions. The discussion began with Alan asking about the prescriptive versus descriptive nature of the story of Jephthah in the Book of Judges, particularly regarding the controversial issue of child sacrifice. Gidon explained that while the Torah prohibits child sacrifice, Jewish sages traditionally interpreted that Jephthah never actually sacrificed his daughter, though he was criticized for his hasty vow. The conversation expanded to discuss the parallel story of Abraham and Isaac, with Gidon revealing the existence of the “ashes of Isaac” concept in Jewish tradition, referencing over 150 sources dating back to the Talmud. They also discussed Shavuot, clarifying that while it marks the giving of the Torah and early harvest, there is no specific biblical evidence that the Torah was given on that exact date. The conversation concluded with Gidon sharing about his current project “We Must Not Forget,” which aims to publish the stories of 100 Holocaust survivors who have never been published in English.