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Maimonidays

by Adam Zagoria-Moffet, St Albans Masorti Synagogue

Maimonides's Mishnéh Torah, one Monday at a time.

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Episodes

  1. Teshuvah 3:7-14

    The second half of Chapter 3 explores the categories and contingencies for Jews who are deprived of their share in the world to come – sectarians, Torah-deniers, Epicureans, traitors and more

  2. Teshuvah 3:1-6

    In the first half of Chapter 3 we explore Rambam's theory of morality (51% good is good enough) and consider the implications of such a way of thinking for Jewish community today

  3. Teshvuah 2:2-2:11

    We conclude Chapter of Hilkhot Teshuvah, discussing the all important question of what exactly Teshuvah is, how it is done and critically, what it is not!

  4. Teshuvah 1:2-2:1

    We begin to look at Teshuvah properly - the who, what, how, why and where of this process of return, recovery and redemption

  5. Avodah Zarah 12:11-Teshuvah 1:1

    The long-anticipated conclusion to Avodah Zarah and the beginning of Teshuvah – just in time for Rosh haShanah!

  6. Avodah Zarah 12:1-10

    We begin the final chapter of Avodah Zarah (!)

  7. Avodah Zarah 11:11-16

    We conclude Chapter 11 of Avodah Zarah, exploring more of the law around magic and magic-users, here getting a glimpse into Maimonides' philosophical understanding of supernatural phenomena and their moral danger

  8. Avodah Zarah 11:1-10

    Starting Chapter 11, we explore the impact of idolatry on day to day practices – from how to cut your hair, what clothes to wear, and how (and if) one should relate to astrologers, fortune-tellers, and magicians.

  9. Avodah Zarah 10

    Devoted exclusively to Chapter 10 of Hilkhot Avodah Zarah, this week we dive into the laws regarding Jewish sovereignty and its implications for our relationships with idolaters living in the Land of Israel. Both compelling and challenging, these laws help clarify how we are meant to see…

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  10. Avodah Zarah 9.6-9.18

    In the remainder of Chapter 9 of Avodah Zarah, we explore more fascinating commercial interactions between Jews, idolaters and apostate Jews and learn the ways in which financial instruments are used to navigate the borders between them in space and time

  11. Avodah Zarah 9.1-9.5

    We begin Chapter 9 of Avodah Zarah, focussing on the question of intimacy with idolaters in the realm of time – how long before their festivals do you have to stop doing business with them? Can a Jew accept a Christmas present?

  12. Avodah Zarah 8:6-12

    We conclude Chapter 8 with a look at our relationship with idolaters and idolatry, but in particular, with idols themselves

  13. Avodah Zarah 8:1-5

    We begin Chapter 8, continuing out theme of the benefit we can (and cannot derive) from idolatry, here focussed particularly on the relationship with the natural world (mountains, trees, and religious sites)

  14. Avodah Zarah 7:15-7:19

    We conclude Chapter 7 and its discussions of benefits from idolatry with some interesting (and unlikely!) cases

  15. Avodah Zarah 7:9-7:14

  16. Avodah Zarah 6:9-7:8

    We continue the quest to understand Avodah Zarah - beginning the topic of gaining benefit from idolatrous worship

  17. Avodah Zarah 6:3-6:8

    We discuss the laws of Molech (and the offering of children thereto) and the issues around prostration, particularly upon stone

  18. Avodah Zarah 5:7-6:2

    We continue the discussion of the Mesit (proselytiser) and begin to look at the issues of Ov and Yidoni in Chapter 6 (Sorcery)

  19. Avodah Zarah 5:2-5:6

    We continue the discussion of proselytism with the Mésit (missionary) and the consequences for the Musat (the one converted by a proselytiser)

  20. Avodah Zarah 4:9-5:1

    Concluding the laws of the Ir haNidahat (the condemned city) and beginning to look at the law of missionaries and proselytism (haMésit)

  21. Avodah Zarah 4:1-4:8

    We begin our exploration of Chapter 4 and the laws of Ir haNidachat (the Condemned City), a fascinating test case in rabbinic jurisprudence

  22. Avodah Zarah 3:3-3:11

    Concluding Chapter 3, we investigate the laws of representational art and its relation to idolatry

  23. Avodah Zarah 2:7-3:2

    Blasphemy!

  24. Avodah Zarah 2:2-2:6

    Introducing the core concepts behind a halakhic idea of idolatry

  25. Avodah Zarah 1:3-2:1

    We continue the history of idolatry and begin to introduce the key concepts and ideal behind the laws of Avodah Zarah

  26. Talmud Torah 7:11 - Avodah Zarah 1:2

    We conclude the laws of Torah Study and begin Rambam's aetiology of idolatry in the laws of Avodah Zarah

  27. Talmud Torah 7:1-10

    Continuing the exploration of the laws of Nidui (Ostracism) and Herem (Excommunication)

  28. Talmud Torah 6:9-14

    Concluding Chapter 6 of Hilkhot Talmud Torah, we look at the behaviour expected of rabbis and leaders, and what tools one has to publicly shame someone who is misbehaving (Nidui and Herem)

  29. Talmud Torah 6:1-8

    We continue our exploration of the codes of honour, this time regarding Sages in general (rabbinim students of the wise, and others)

  30. Talmud Torah 5:7-13

    Continuing our study of Chapter 5, the reverence and respect due to teachers by students – and what students are owed from their teachers

  31. Talmud Torah 5:1-6

    Starting Chapter 5, we explore how and when one is due respect to their teacher

  32. Talmud Torah 4:5-9

    In the conclusion of Chapter 4, we look more at what makes for a good student, a good question, and the best classroom environment

  33. Talmud Torah 3:13-4:4

    Finishing Chapter 3 and moving into Chapter 4, Rambam investigates what makes for an ideal student and a good teacher.

  34. Talmud Torah 3:4-3:12

    In the continuation of Chapter 3, we look at the ideal image of a Torah scholar, particularly how it relates to work and making a living. Rambam's detailed takedown anyone who would claim wisdom but eschew work is a refreshing and needed reminder in today's Jewish world.

  35. Talmud Torah 2:1-3:3

    Rambam continues exploring the principles of education

  36. Talmud Torah 1

    We start on the laws of Torah study with general principles about learning – who can and should learn, when and how often, and to what extent does the obligation to education apply to ourselves as well as our children.

  37. Dé'ot 7

    We conclude Hilkhot Dé'ot with more on the laws of speech as well as guidance around grudges and vengeance (both bad!)

  38. Dé'ot 6:10-7.4

    We conclude Chapter 6 with a look at the significance of the socially vulnerable in our ethics and then turn to Chapter 7, the final bit of Dé'ot, which focusses extensively on the laws of speech.

  39. Dé'ot 6

    We review (almost all of) Chapter 6 of Hilkhot Dé'ot – a chapter discussing the importance of good friends, and friends who are good enough to tell you off when you're not so good!

  40. Dé'ot 5:9-13

    In the conclusion to Chapter 5 of Dé'ot, we cover the personal, sartorial and financial behaviour of talmidé hakhamim.

  41. Dé'ot 5:1-8

    In the first half of Chapter 5 we review the behaviours expected of a Sage – in eating, drinking, bathing, sexual intimacy, and even in toilet habits..

  42. Dé'ot 4:11-22

    In the second half of Chapter 4 of Hilkhot Dé'ot, we dive into Rambam's medicinal recommendations for eating, drinking, bathing, and having a healthy sex life.

  43. Dé'ot 4:1-10

    The start of Chapter 4, all about food and medicine

  44. Dé'ot 3

    In the third chapter of Dé'ot, Rambam walks us through some of the concepts critical to good behaviour, exploring asceticism and hedonism, the balanced life, and what it means to have kavvanah

  45. Dé'ot 2

    We continue our exploration of morality, with Rambam suggesting a model of medicalisation and defining further the categories of Hakham, Hasid and Tsaddik.

  46. Dé'ot 1

    As we turn to Hilkhot Dé'ot, we see the groundwork for Rambam's concept of morality and moral behaviour

  47. Yesodé haTorah - 10

    A final look at prophets, true and false

  48. Yesodé haTorah - 9

    We look at how to identify a false prophet and how the chain of authority and assent relates to the text and law of the Torah

  49. Yesodé haTorah - 7:7-8:3

    What prophets should we believe? What is the nature of belief itself in Judaism?

  50. Yesodé haTorah 7:1-6

    We look at Ch 7 - beginning the discussion of Nevu'ah (Prophecy)

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Maimonides's Mishnéh Torah, one Monday at a time.

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Adam Zagoria-Moffet, St Albans Masorti Synagogue

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