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Rambam In-Depth April 16, 2024 7 min

Rambam In-Depth I Davening Early on Shabbos?

Discover the Rambam’s mind-blowing ruling that allows davening Maariv before Shabbos, contradicting other major opinions. Explore the fascinating reasons behind this paradoxical halacha that will leave you in utter disbelief! A must-watch for anyone interested in Jewish law and tradition. Watch next: Introduction 0:00 “Welcome to Rambam in Depth” Rambam’s Ruling 0:13 “Davening Maariv Early on Friday Night” The Issue with Shema 0:55 “The Shema Dilemma” The Radvaz’s Critique 1:28 “The Radvaz’s Opposition” Explanation 1: Distress and Shabbat 1:44 “Shabbat: A Day Without Distress” Explanation 2: Praises and Requests 3:22 “The Purpose of Praises” Applying the Reasons 4:43 “Rationalizing the Rambam’s Ruling” Contrasting Opinions 6:39 “The Dissenting Voices”

In this class

  1. 0:00Introduction."Welcome to Rambam in Depth"
  2. 0:13Rambam's Ruling."Davening Maariv Early on Friday Night"
  3. 0:55The Issue with Shema."The Shema Dilemma"
  4. 1:28The Radvaz's Critique."The Radvaz's Opposition"
  5. 1:44Explanation 1: Distress and Shabbat."Shabbat: A Day Without Distress"
  6. 3:22Explanation 2: Praises and Requests."The Purpose of Praises"
  7. 4:43Applying the Reasons."Rationalizing the Rambam's Ruling"
  8. 6:39Contrasting Opinions."The Dissenting Voices"

Part of the series Rambam In-Depth