Tag: Rambam

In this timely piece, David Fried analyzes Maimonides' explanation of the ma'aseh merkavah in light of the Talmud's strictures on its teaching outlined in Hagigah. Fried's analysis reveals how Maimonides changed course from the Aristotelianism that he posited at other points in his career.

Sefaria has recently published a new bilingual digital edition of Talmud Yerushalmi. Taking stock of this development, Zachary Rothblatt offers an erudite synthesis of the history of Yerushalmi.

Shimshon Nadel examines the question of whether we should continue to fast on Tishah Be-Av in light of the existence of the Modern State of Israel.

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, head of Ohr Torah Stone, explores what the daily blessing on Talmud Torah can teach us about how to foster religious continuity.

William Gewirtz continues to offer his thoughts on the meaning of bein ha-shemashot.

Bezalel Naor responds to Bezalel Safran's Straussian reading of the Rambam.

Ariel Krakowski explores the connection between Maimonides and the Stoics.

R. Shimshon Nadel explores the connection between the Hasmonean dynasty and the modern-day State of Israel.

Dan Margulies explores various opinions on where to light a Hanukah Lamp in dorms and apartments.

Jonathan Ziring comments on the "Jewishness" of religious tolerance.