Mishneh Torah

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6. Maimonides (History of Sepharidic Jewry)

Jewish History Lectures · 17 Nov

The lecture on Maimonides, part of the "History of Sephardic Jewry" series, delves into the life and influence of Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, a preeminent medieval Jewish philosopher and legal codifier.

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Revisiting ‘Charity’ (The Laws of צדקה) (Part 1) - Rabbi Ilan Acoca

The Habura · 7 May

Rabbi Ilan Acoca delves into the intricacies of tzedakah (charity) laws, drawing extensively from the Mishneh Torah and emphasizing the ethical and practical dimensions of giving.

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One Maimonides or Two?

Warren Zev Harvey in Tablet · 26 Mar

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.

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Yehuda Halper on Guiding Readers to "The Guide of the Perplexed"

Tikvah · 8 Feb

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).

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Yehuda Halper on Maimonides and the Human Condition

Tikvah · 26 Jan

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.

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Yehuda Halper on Where to Begin With Maimonides

Tikvah · 12 Jan

In this episode, Yehuda Halper from Bar-Ilan University discusses the writings of Maimonides.

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Maimonides at the Museum

David Fried in Lehrhaus · 20 Dec 2023

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.

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Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the Halakhot of Hostages: Part III

Elli Fischer in Jewish Review of Books · 1 Dec 2023

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.

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Strange, I’ve Seen that Face Before

José Martínez Delgado in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

The author discusses their work on personal letters from the Cairo Geniza, focusing on the daily life of Andalusian Jews.

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#64: Messiah: A General Introduction

Torah 101 · 26 Dec 2022

In this podcast episode, the subject of the Messiah, or Moshiach, is thoroughly explored.

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Publisher’s Note

Sapir · 1 Oct 2022

This text emphasizes the importance of teshuva, or repentance, in Jewish thought and observance.

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Revisiting Maimonides’s Merkavah Chapters

David Fried in Lehrhaus · 7 Mar 2022

The article discusses Maimonides' interpretation of the maaseh merkavah (Ezekiel, chapter 1), which has traditionally been considered the most esoteric part of Jewish teaching.

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Outside Help in the Teshuvah Process

Jack Cohen in Lehrhaus · 27 Sep 2021

The process of teshuvah, or repentance, is often seen as an individual pursuit.

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When God Appeases Man: Yom Kippur in a Time of Exile

Hannah Abrams in Lehrhaus · 14 Sep 2021

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.

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A Return to the World of Medieval Ashkenaz

Alan Jotkowitz in Lehrhaus · 5 Apr 2021

In Haym Soloveitchik's Collected Essays: Volume III, the author explores the composition and significance of Sefer Hasidim, a medieval Jewish book.

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Intro to Mishneh Torah (5) - R. Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 9 Feb 2021

The video discusses the Mishneh Torah, a comprehensive code of Jewish law written by Maimonides.

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Intro to Mishneh Torah (4) - R. Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 9 Feb 2021

In this podcast episode, Rabbi Steven Dansky discusses the interplay between traditional rabbinic ideas and psychological theories and concepts.

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Intro to Mishneh Torah (3) - R. Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 9 Feb 2021

This text does not provide any information about the content or discussion of Mishneh Torah (3) by R. Joseph Dweck.

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Intro to Mishneh Torah (2) - R. Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 9 Feb 2021

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.

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Intro to Mishneh Torah (1) - R. Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 9 Feb 2021

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.

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The Marxist Who Became the World’s Most Influential Talmudic Scholar

Reuven Leigh in Tablet · 21 Sep 2020

Rabbi Adin Even Israel-Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Babylonian Talmud, passed away, leaving a legacy that reshaped Talmudic scholarship.

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My Teacher, Professor Yaakov Blidstein ztz”l

Marc Herman in Lehrhaus · 13 Sep 2020

Professor Yaakov Blidstein, a highly respected scholar, recently passed away.

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When Rambam Met the Izhbitser Rebbe: Response to a Straussian Reading of Hilkhot Teshuvah

Bezalel Naor in Lehrhaus · 27 Dec 2018

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.

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Historical Agency

Ezra Blaustein in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

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.

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Maimonides in Ma’ale Adumim

Allan Nadler in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Jun 2018

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.

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