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Biographical Sketch of the Rambam: Studies in Maimonides: Lesson 1
This seven-part series on the works of Maimonides begins with a brief overview of his life.
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Rabbi Immanuel Schochet (1935–2013) wrote and lectured extensively on the history and philosophy of Chassidism and topical themes of Jewish thought and ethics. He was a renowned authority on Jewish philosophy and mysticism. He was rabbi of Cong. Beth Joseph, and professor of Philosophy at Humber College, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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GJ Singh
Bangalore, India
September 29, 2013
Biographical Sketch of the Rambam
Dear Rabbi Schochet
Enjoyed listening to the biography of the Rambam, & his family link to R' Yehuda HaNasi and upward to the court of King David. Your talk gives a clear insight into the working of the World a thousand years ago. Very well elucidated!
Many thanks
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Dale Streisand
Tagbilaran, Philippines
December 30, 2010
very Well done very interesting and informative. Thank you. Reply
Great bio, spot on