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Rambam In-Depth February 19, 2025 7 min

Rambam In-Depth: When Rabbis Disagree - A Life or Death Matter

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🌟 When does scholarly disagreement become a capital offense? Join us as we explore the Rambam’s profound analysis of the Zaken Mamre (rebellious elder) in Hilchot Mamrim. Through the case of Chametz on Erev Pesach, we uncover fundamental principles about the relationship between Biblical and Rabbinical law. Featuring Rav Chaim Brisker’s brilliant analysis of the dispute between the Rambam and Raavad, this lecture reveals how technical legal details illuminate the deeper structure of Jewish law and rabbinic authority.

In this class

  1. 0:00Introduction to Zaken Mamre
  2. 0:22Conditions for Capital Punishment
  3. 0:48Biblical vs. Rabbinical Extensions
  4. 1:54Deep Dive: The Case of Chametz
  5. 2:51The Raavad's Critical Perspective
  6. 3:37Rav Chaim Brisker's Analysis
  7. 5:25Practical Implications
  8. 6:03Extended Applications
  9. 7:27Concluding Insights & Summary

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