Tag: Mishneh Torah

In his 1967 essay, Professor Isadore Twersky challenged previous views on Maimonides by rejecting both Leo Strauss's idea that Maimonides was primarily a philosopher and Yeshayahu Leibowitz's belief that he was mainly a rabbi.
In a recent conversation on the Tikvah Podcast, Yehuda Halper and host Jonathan Silver discuss Moses Maimonides' philosophical masterpiece, "The Guide of the Perplexed" (Moreh ha Nevukhim).
In this conversation, Yehuda Halper, an Israeli professor of Jewish philosophy, joins Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver to discuss the medieval rabbinic sage and Jewish philosopher Maimonides.
In this episode, Yehuda Halper from Bar-Ilan University discusses the writings of Maimonides.
The Yeshiva University Museum in New York is currently hosting an exhibit on Maimonides, featuring rare artifacts such as a Mishneh Torah signed by Maimonides himself and the 11th-century Torah Ark door from the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo.
In this article, the author discusses Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's views on the exchange of imprisoned terrorists for hostages, focusing on the concept of pidyon shevuyim (the redemption or ransom of captives) in Jewish tradition.
The author discusses their work on personal letters from the Cairo Geniza, focusing on the daily life of Andalusian Jews.
In this podcast episode, the subject of the Messiah, or Moshiach, is thoroughly explored.
This text emphasizes the importance of teshuva, or repentance, in Jewish thought and observance.
The article discusses Maimonides' interpretation of the maaseh merkavah (Ezekiel, chapter 1), which has traditionally been considered the most esoteric part of Jewish teaching.
The process of teshuvah, or repentance, is often seen as an individual pursuit.
The author explores the connection between the haftarot (prophetic readings) leading up to Yom Kippur and the process of reconciliation between the Jewish people and God.
In Haym Soloveitchik's Collected Essays: Volume III, the author explores the composition and significance of Sefer Hasidim, a medieval Jewish book.
The video discusses the Mishneh Torah, a comprehensive code of Jewish law written by Maimonides.
In this podcast episode, Rabbi Steven Dansky discusses the interplay between traditional rabbinic ideas and psychological theories and concepts.
This text does not provide any information about the content or discussion of Mishneh Torah (3) by R. Joseph Dweck.
In this video, Rabbi Joseph Dweck introduces the Mishneh Torah, which is a comprehensive and influential work of Jewish law written by Rabbi Moses Maimonides in the 12th century.
In this video, Rabbi Steven Dansky discusses the interplay between traditional rabbinic ideas and psychological theories and concepts, inspired by the teachings of Emeritus Chief Rabbi Sacks on the partnership of religious and scientific thinking.
Rabbi Adin Even Israel-Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Babylonian Talmud, passed away, leaving a legacy that reshaped Talmudic scholarship.
Professor Yaakov Blidstein, a highly respected scholar, recently passed away.
In response to Leo Strauss's notion of authors writing on multiple levels, including an esoteric one, scholar Bezalel Safran applies this idea to Maimonides' works such as Mishneh Torah.
Mark R. Cohen's book delves into the historical partnership between Yeshua and Khalluf, two Jewish merchants in the 11th century, as revealed through documents from the Cairo Geniza.
Rabbi Nachum Rabinovitch, a modern and highly knowledgeable scholar, has produced an extensive 23-volume commentary called Yad Peshutah on Moses Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, focusing on elucidating the straightforward meaning of the text and emphasizing Maimonides' philosophical consistency.
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's relationship with Maimonides can be seen through his reverence for the Mishneh Torah as a beloved halakhic code, which he defended passionately against detractors.
The article discusses the presence of a "fifth question" at Passover Seder - "When do we eat?" and presents a historical and halakhic comparison regarding the timing of the meal and traditions around it.