Maimonidays

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Maimonides's Mishnéh Torah, one Monday at a time.

Episodes

  • Avodah Zarah 6:9-7:8

    Maimonidays delves into Avodah Zarah 6:9-7:8, focusing on the topic of deriving benefit from idolatrous worship.

  • Avodah Zarah 6:3-6:8

    This episode of Maimonidays covers Avodah Zarah 6:3-6:8, focusing on the laws of Molech, child offerings, and prostration, especially on stone surfaces.

  • Avodah Zarah 5:7-6:2

    This episode of Maimonidays continues the discussion of the Mesit (proselytiser) and begins to explore issues of Ov and Yidoni in Chapter 6, focusing on sorcery.

  • Avodah Zarah 5:2-5:6

    This episode continues the discussion of proselytism according to Maimonides. It focuses on the missionary (Mésit) and the consequences for those converted by a proselytizer (Musat).

  • Avodah Zarah 4:9-5:1

    This episode of Maimonides concludes the laws of the Ir haNidahat and begins to examine the laws of missionaries and proselytism.

  • Avodah Zarah 4:1-4:8

    This Maimonidays episode explores Avodah Zarah 4:1-4:8. The discussion begins with Chapter 4 and the laws of Ir haNidachat, also known as the Condemned City.

  • Avodah Zarah 3:3-3:11

    Concluding chapter 3, this episode investigates the laws of representational art and its relation to idolatry, focusing on Avodah Zarah 3:3-3:11.

  • Avodah Zarah 2:7-3:2

    This episode of Maimonidays explores the concept of blasphemy as presented in Avodah Zarah 2:7-3:2.

  • Avodah Zarah 2:2-2:6

    This episode of Maimonidays introduces the core concepts behind a halakhic idea of idolatry, as discussed in Avodah Zarah 2:2-2:6.

  • Avodah Zarah 1:3-2:1

    This episode of Maimonidays continues the discussion on the history of idolatry and introduces key concepts and ideals behind the laws of Avodah Zarah, referencing sections 1:3-2:1.

  • Talmud Torah 7:11 - Avodah Zarah 1:2

    This episode discusses the conclusion of the laws of Torah Study and the beginning of Maimonides' aetiology of idolatry as presented in the laws of Avodah Zarah.

  • Talmud Torah 7:1-10

    This episode of Maimonidays continues the exploration of the laws of Nidui (Ostracism) and Herem (Excommunication) as discussed in Talmud Torah 7:1-10.

  • Talmud Torah 6:9-14

    This episode concludes Chapter 6 of Hilkhot Talmud Torah. It discusses the expected behavior of rabbis and leaders, and the use of Nidui and Herem for public discipline.

  • Talmud Torah 6:1-8

    This episode continues an exploration of codes of honor. The discussion focuses on Sages, rabbinim, and students of the wise.

  • Talmud Torah 5:7-13

    This episode continues the study of Talmud Torah Chapter 5. It discusses the respect due to teachers from students and what students are owed from their teachers.

  • Talmud Torah 5:1-6

    This episode of Maimonidays explores Talmud Torah Chapter 5:1-6, focusing on the principles and practices of showing respect to one's teacher.

  • Talmud Torah 4:5-9

    The episode concludes Chapter 4 by exploring the qualities of a good student, the nature of effective questions, and the ideal classroom environment.

  • Talmud Torah 3:13-4:4

    This episode of Maimonidays covers Talmud Torah 3:13-4:4, discussing Rambam's perspective on the characteristics of an ideal student and an effective teacher.

  • Talmud Torah 3:4-3:12

    This episode of Maimonidays discusses Chapter 3 of Talmud Torah, focusing on the ideal image of a Torah scholar and their relationship to work and making a living. It examines Maimonides' perspective on individuals who claim wisdom but avo…

  • Talmud Torah 2:1-3:3

    This episode of Maimonidays discusses Talmud Torah 2:1-3:3. The discussion focuses on Rambam's continued exploration of education principles.

  • Talmud Torah 1

    This episode introduces the laws of Torah study. It covers general principles about learning, including who can and should learn, when and how often, and the extent of the obligation to education for oneself and one's children.

  • Dé'ot 7

    This episode of Maimonidays concludes Hilkhot Dé'ot. It covers the laws of speech, grudges, and vengeance.

  • Dé'ot 6:10-7.4

    This episode concludes Chapter 6, focusing on the significance of the socially vulnerable in ethics. It then begins Chapter 7, which discusses the laws of speech.

  • Dé'ot 6

    This episode of Maimonidays reviews Chapter 6 of Hilkhot Dé'ot. The discussion focuses on the significance of having good friends, including those who offer constructive criticism.

  • Dé'ot 5:9-13

    This episode concludes Chapter 5 of Dé’ot, focusing on the personal, sartorial, and financial behaviors of talmidé hakhamim as per Maimonides. It covers ethical guidelines for scholars within the Jewish tradition.

  • Dé'ot 5:1-8

    This episode of Maimonidays reviews Maimonides' teachings from Dé'ot 5:1-8. It covers the expected behaviors of a Sage, including conduct related to eating, drinking, bathing, sexual intimacy, and toilet habits.

  • Dé'ot 4:11-22

    This episode of Maimonidays discusses Maimonides' medicinal recommendations from Hilkhot Dé'ot, Chapter 4. Topics include eating, drinking, bathing, and maintaining a healthy sex life.

  • Dé'ot 4:1-10

    This episode of Maimonidays discusses the beginning of Chapter 4 of Maimonides' work, Dé'ot. The chapter focuses on topics related to food and medicine.

  • Dé'ot 3

    This episode, titled Dé'ot 3, discusses concepts of good behavior as presented in the third chapter of Dé'ot. It covers topics such as asceticism, hedonism, the balanced life, and kavvanah.

  • Dé'ot 2

    This episode of Maimonidays, titled Dé'ot 2, continues the exploration of morality, discussing Rambam's model of medicalisation and defining the categories of Hakham, Hasid, and Tsaddik.

  • Dé'ot 1

    This episode focuses on Hilkhot Dé’ot. It discusses Rambam's concept of morality and moral behavior.

  • Yesodé haTorah - 10

    This episode of Maimonidays, titled "Yesodé haTorah - 10," offers a concluding discussion on the topic of true and false prophets.

  • Yesodé haTorah - 9

    This episode of Maimonidays discusses how to identify a false prophet. It also examines the relationship between the chain of authority, assent, the Torah text, and the law.

  • Yesodé haTorah - 7:7-8:3

    This episode of Maimonidays discusses Yesodé haTorah, chapters 7:7-8:3, focusing on which prophets to believe and the nature of belief in Judaism.

  • Yesodé haTorah 7:1-6

    This Maimonidays episode covers Yesodé haTorah 7:1-6. The discussion focuses on the beginning of Nevu'ah (Prophecy).

  • Yesodé haTorah 6

    This episode of Maimonidays, titled Yesodé haTorah 6, focuses on divine names and sacred objects. It explores how to identify what is sacred and the proper treatment of these sacred elements, particularly divine names.

  • Yesodé haTorah 5:6-11

    This episode concludes Chapter 5 of Maimonidays. It discusses the situations in which one may transgress Halakhah for therapeutic and medical purposes.

  • Yesodé haTorah 5:1-5

    This episode discusses Kiddush haShem and Hillul haShem, delving into the concept of martyrdom in Judaism. It explores when one is obligated to allow themselves to be killed rather than violate a command.

  • Yesodé haTorah 4:10-13

    This episode concludes Chapter 4 of Yesodé haTorah, which covers the introductory topics of Ma'aseh Merkavah (Theology) and Ma'aseh Merkavah (Science).

  • Yesodé haTorah 4:6-9

    This episode of Maimonidays continues Chapter 4 of Yesodé haTorah, exploring the human soul and what differentiates humans from other animals. It also discusses the belief in the survival of something beyond death.

  • Yesodé haTorah 4:1-5

    Maimonidays presents an episode on Yesodé haTorah Chapter 4, examining the ancient chemical system known as the Four Elements.

  • Yesodé haTorah 3

    This episode of Maimonidays covers Chapter 3 of Yesodé haTorah. Rambam's conception of the cosmos, as well as his views on astronomy and astrology, are discussed.

  • Yesodé haTorah 2:9-12

    This episode concludes Chapter 2 of Yesodé haTorah. It considers the nature of God, life, consciousness, and knowledge, and includes a warning about the esoteric danger of these ideas.

  • Yesodé haTorah 2:1-8

    This episode, the third session in the series, delves into Chapter 2 of Yesodé haTorah. Topics include the love and fear of God, a taxonomy of angelic beings, and the dichotomy of form and matter.

  • Yesodé haTorah 1:8-12

    This episode of Maimonidays continues Chapter 1 of Yesodé haTorah. The discussion includes anthropomorphism, divine attributes, and an exploration of Exodus 33-34.

  • Yesodé haTorah 1:1-7

    This episode, the first session of Maimonidays, provides background information on the Rambam and Mishné Torah. It also explores the initial chapter of Yesodé haTorah, which focuses on the Fundamentals of the Torah.