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Rambam In-Depth September 10, 2024 8 min

Rambam In-Depth I Sprinkling Blood: Intention vs. Action

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Explore the intricate Halacha of sprinkling sacrificial blood with the Rambam. Delve into the fascinating case of a Kohen whose hand is amputated mid-ritual, and uncover the deeper meanings behind intention and action in Jewish law. This lesson touches on the nature of causality, the concept of liability in Torah, and how these principles apply to modern Jewish practice.

In this class

  1. 0:00Introduction: The Kohen's Dilemma
  2. 0:39Rambam's Ruling and Torah Basis
  3. 1:23The Concept of Fire and Liability
  4. 2:55Question on Shabbat Candles
  5. 3:55The Destruction of the Temple: Timing Debate
  6. 5:18Distinguishing Human and Divine Causality
  7. 6:08The Mincha Offering: When is it Considered Complete?
  8. 7:34Conclusion: Balancing Action and Divine Acceptance

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