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Video class January 8, 2024 1 hr 14 min

The Life and Legacy of Maimonides

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Maimonides, also known as “The Rambam,” lived over 800 years ago but left an indelible mark on Judaism that is still felt today. Some consider him one of the 10 most influential Jewish sages in history. We dive deep into the immense accomplishments of Maimonides across philosophy, law, medicine and more, while also covering the many controversies surrounding his ideas. From his struggles against forced conversion of Jews, to his efforts to reconcile faith with reason, to his voluminous writings that reformulated Jewish law, Maimonides led an incredible life filled with tragedy and triumph.

In this class

  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 1:42Early Life and Flight from Spain
  3. 8:27Arrival in Egypt and Early Writings
  4. 14:43Leadership Role; Letter to Yemen
  5. 22:05Mishneh Torah and Other Legal Works
  6. 31:16Personal Tragedies and Turn to Medicine
  7. 37:48Later Writings: Guide for the Perplexed
  8. 45:45Final Years and Death
  9. 1:08:02Maimonides' Controversies and Legacy

Part of the series Great Jewish Personalities