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Audio Classes on Mishneh Torah

What Learning Rambam Accomplishes
The Unique Contribution of Mishneh Torah
The unique accomplishment of Maimonides in codifying and grouping together all of the legal rulings of the Talmud.
Ashkenazic Versions of Prayers and Blessings in Maimonides' Codes
How censorship and corrupted manuscripts changed the prayers found in Mishneh Toah
Suprarationalism in the Lubavitcher Rebbe's Reading of Maimonides
Adapted from a talk marking the conclusion of Mishneh Torah, delivered on 27 Adar I 5746 (1986).
The Commentary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Maimonides' Mishneh Torah and on Rashi—A Common Approach
The unique approach of the Rebbe, as applied to these two classic works.
The Role of History in Maimonidean Law
Why do historical accounts appear in Maimonides' legal code?
An analysis of Maimonides' use of historiography as an introduction to law. Examples from the Laws of Foreign Worship, the Laws of Megillah and Chanukah, and from the closing chapter of Mishneh Torah.
Necessary Being and Prime Mover
Philosophy in Maimonides' Legal Code
Although Maimonides' Mishneh Torah is a codification of Jewish law (halacha), we find places in this work where Maimonides addresses philosophical or theological ideas as well. Textual analysis of Maimonides' Hilchos Yesodei HaTorah (Laws [which are] the Foundations of the Torah.)
The Oxford Manuscript of Mishneh Torah
Director of the Chabad Society at Oxford University, Rabbi Eli Brackman, discusses the Oxford library's treasured manuscript of Maimonides' Mishneh Torah and what makes it unique.
A Brief Overview of the Most Important Manuscript of Mishneh Torah
The Manuscript known as Huntigton 80
The Liability of a Borrower to Repay Damage
Maimonides' Mishneh Torah in Manuscript, Part 1
Analysis of a manuscript written in Maimonides' own hand. How the structure of the law in draft form differs from the final text. Formerly on display in the exhibition, 'Marks Of Genius' in the Bodleian Library, Oxford.
Textual Annotations on an Employee’s Responsibility
Maimonides' Mishneh Torah in Manuscript, Part 2
Analysis of a manuscript written in Maimonides' own hand. How the structure of the law in draft form differs from the final text. Formerly on display in the exhibition, 'Marks Of Genius' in the Bodleian Library, Oxford.
Textual Annotations on the Liability of a Borrower
Maimonides' Mishneh Torah in Manuscript, Part 3
Analysis of a manuscript written in Maimonides' own hand. How the structure of the law in draft form differs from the final text. Formerly on display in the exhibition, 'Marks Of Genius' in the Bodleian Library, Oxford.
The Halachic Status of a Loan
Maimonides' Mishneh Torah in Manuscript, Part 4
Marriage, loans and the holiday of Sukkot, and the unlikely link between the three, in light of a textual addition to a manuscript draft of Mishneh Torah in the author's own hand.
Prophecy in the Thought of Maimonides
Maimonides' Mishneh Torah in Manuscript, Part 5
How a variation in the Oxford Manuscript of Mishneh Torah sheds light on Maimonides position on prophecy.
The Unconditional Promise of the Exodus
Must a prophecy come true? Can G-d retract a promise? Exploring Maimonides' Mishneh Torah in manuscript.
The Unique Prophecy of Moses According to Maimonides
Mishneh Torah in Manuscript, Part 7
A divergence in an authenticated manuscript, highlights the importance of a single letter.
Rambam: Introduction Part 1
Rambam: Introduction Part 2
Rambam: Introduction Part 3
Rambam: Negative Commandments Part 1
Rambam: Negative Commandments Part 2
Rambam: Yesodei haTorah, Chapter 2
Rambam: Yesodei haTorah, Chapter 6
Rambam: Yesodei haTorah, Chapter 9
Rambam: Yesodei haTorah, Chapter 10
Rambam: De'ot, Chapter 1
Rambam: De'ot, Chapter 2
Rambam: De'ot, Chapter 3
Rambam: De'ot, Chapter 4
Rambam: De'ot, Chapter 5
Rambam: De'ot, Chapter 6
Rambam: De'ot, Chapter 7
Rambam: Talmud Torah, Chapter 1
Rambam: Talmud Torah, Chapter 3
Rambam: Talmud Torah, Chapter 4
Rambam: Talmud Torah, Chapter 5
Rambam: Talmud Torah, Chapter 6
The most renowned of the Jewish medieval scholars, Maimonides indelibly changed the face of Judaism. Read about his scholarship and achievements, and the modern-day global campaign to incorporate his teachings into every Jew’s daily study schedule.
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