The Babylonian Talmud, also known as the Talmud Bavli, is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. It is a compilation of Jewish law and tradition, comprising the Mishnah and Gemara commentary. The Talmud is recorded in Aramaic and is considered one of the most important texts in Jewish literature. There are various synonyms used for the Babylonian Talmud, including Talmud Bavli, Soncino Talmud, and Vilna Talmud. Other synonyms include the Shas, the Babylonian Gemara, and the Talmud Yerushalmi (Jerusalem Talmud). These synonyms are commonly used interchangeably and all refer to the same text, which is studied in yeshivas and synagogues around the world.