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The universal acceptance of Maimonides is evidenced by his headstone, which is engraved with the words “From (the first) Moses to Moses (Maimonides) there arose none like Moses.”

Touring through a site where renowned Sages were interred and bringing them to life by discussing their lives and legacies.

Maimonides used three distinct signatures depending on the subject matter of the writing. From this, one can learn of Maimonides’ extreme attention to detail.

The Codification of the Talmud in the 11th and 12th century.

Maimonides is celebrated as a master of Jewish law and philosophy. Not only do we learn from his scholarly writings, but from the life he led as well – a life dedicated to the physical and spiritual welfare of all people.

The Rambam's outstanding life and the great works he authored.

The scope of Maimonides’ codification is beyond anything that ever preceded or followed it!

There are many similarities between Maimonides and the founder of Chabad Chassidism. Their most well-known works bear striking resemblances. They both faced extreme opposition to their teachings, yet the opposition fell away.

The Rambam compiled the Mishna Torah, is a summary of the entire Torah and many generations of codifications and commentaries. The Rebbe then teaches the Last Halacha, concluding the Rambam.

Since Torah's practical laws are relevant and comprehensible by Jews of all backgrounds, all Jews should unite through Torah, by studying the same subject in Torah at the same time.

The Mishneh Torah serves to guide all Jews through the intricacies of Jewish observance. It is not geared for scholars alone. It guides “small and great alike,” as they pursue their life tasks.

This farbrengen was held on the Rebbe’s birthday in 1985 and also marked the first Siyum Harambam, the closure of the yearly cycle of studying the Mishneh Torah, the magnum opus of Maimonides.

On the 15th of Kislev of this year, we conclude the 20th study cycle of the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah. At this Farbrengen, the Rebbe recites a “Hadran,” explaining the conclusion and the beginning, and the connection between them.

The Rebbe is presented with a Kapach edition of the Rambam. The Rebbe thanks the compilers, and requests to receive the future volumes as well. As for a recommendation-letter, use the one that was sent for the first volume.

The Talmud teaches: “A mentor must be like an angel of G-d.” In his code of Jewish law, Maimonides offers a clue to the conduct of an angel.

“Yom Kippur is a time of teshuvah (repentance) for all.” Examine this puzzling passage from Maimonides and gain insight into the special nature of this holy day.

Maimonides rules that the single action of a single person has the power to redeem the entire world. It is analogous to a balance sheet in business...

Maintaining purity through restraint, even where it is not ritually necessary, is one of the greatest virtues.

Maimonides states that Torah was given, “only to bring peace to the world” – “Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.” Division can never lead to peace.

The reason that G-d had to conceal the infinite power in order to create the world. What is the foundation of all foundations and the pillar of all wisdom as Maimonides sees it.