Articles related to "Maimonides"
Maimonides - Medical Advice for Modern Men
The advice given by this Jewish physician who was born in the Spanish city of Cordoba in 1135 is relevant even for the 21st century
maimonides • spain • moshe ben maimon • rambam • jewish physician
The advice given by this Jewish physician who was born in the Spanish city of Cordoba in 1135 is relevant even for the 21st century
maimonides • spain • moshe ben maimon • rambam • jewish physician
Bernie Madoff, Jewish Charities and Tzedakah
Bernard Madoff's crimes dismayed the Jewish community not only because of the magnitude of their impact, but because such actions attack the very ethics of Judaism.
tzedakah in judaism • jewish charities • charity by jews • jewish charitable giving • jewish community
Bernard Madoff's crimes dismayed the Jewish community not only because of the magnitude of their impact, but because such actions attack the very ethics of Judaism.
tzedakah in judaism • jewish charities • charity by jews • jewish charitable giving • jewish community
The Rothschild Haggadah
This is a strictly limited facsimile edition of 550 numbered copies of the Rothschild Haggadah, part of a larger medieval collection known as the Rothschild Miscellany.
rothschild haggadah • rothschild miscellany • medieval illuminated manuscript • maimonides • david harris
This is a strictly limited facsimile edition of 550 numbered copies of the Rothschild Haggadah, part of a larger medieval collection known as the Rothschild Miscellany.
rothschild haggadah • rothschild miscellany • medieval illuminated manuscript • maimonides • david harris
Atheism and Humanistic Viewpoints in Judaism
Even though Judaism was founded on the concept of a higher being called God, atheism and the questioning of the existence of God does exist among Jews.
atheism and • existence of god • rashi and maimonides • jewish god • tanach and talmud
Even though Judaism was founded on the concept of a higher being called God, atheism and the questioning of the existence of God does exist among Jews.
atheism and • existence of god • rashi and maimonides • jewish god • tanach and talmud
Yom Kippur and the Jewish Act of Teshuva
At Yom Kippur, Jews ask for forgiveness for hurting others; but is there a responsibility for the injured to promote reconciliation, too?
yom kippur • the sin • ask for forgiveness • act of teshuva • sins committed
At Yom Kippur, Jews ask for forgiveness for hurting others; but is there a responsibility for the injured to promote reconciliation, too?
yom kippur • the sin • ask for forgiveness • act of teshuva • sins committed
IV-10 Massei Cities of Refuge
Massei gives a summary of the marches that occured during the Exodus from Egypt, listing the various places where the Israelites strayed. Forty-two places are named relating to forty-two levels of spirituality. After the mention of Aaron's death on Mt Hor, the account of travels becomes more detailed in preparation for entry into the Promised Land. The passage details the boundaries of the land, setting the traditional borders. Moses portions the lands to eleven tribes and establishes the laws of inheritance for the Daughters of Zelophehad (see Nr 27:1-11). Because the Levites do not inherit land as a tribe, they aer given six cities of refuge with pasture land assigned to them. The cities are designated as places of asylum for anyone who committed accidental manslaughter. Scripture distinguishes between accidental death, murder and self-defense.
numbers • bamidbar • murder • massei • massay
Massei gives a summary of the marches that occured during the Exodus from Egypt, listing the various places where the Israelites strayed. Forty-two places are named relating to forty-two levels of spirituality. After the mention of Aaron's death on Mt Hor, the account of travels becomes more detailed in preparation for entry into the Promised Land. The passage details the boundaries of the land, setting the traditional borders. Moses portions the lands to eleven tribes and establishes the laws of inheritance for the Daughters of Zelophehad (see Nr 27:1-11). Because the Levites do not inherit land as a tribe, they aer given six cities of refuge with pasture land assigned to them. The cities are designated as places of asylum for anyone who committed accidental manslaughter. Scripture distinguishes between accidental death, murder and self-defense.
numbers • bamidbar • murder • massei • massay
Basics of Conservative Judaism
Conservative Judaism accepts all laws of the Torah as binding, but accepts more modern and timely appropriate ways of following them.
what is conservative judaism • conservative judaism beleifs • conservative judaism movement • conservative judaism practices • conservative judaism conversion
Conservative Judaism accepts all laws of the Torah as binding, but accepts more modern and timely appropriate ways of following them.
what is conservative judaism • conservative judaism beleifs • conservative judaism movement • conservative judaism practices • conservative judaism conversion
Levi ben Gershon, or Gersonides
Levi ben Gershon, or Gersonides, was a gifted scholar, advancing our understanding of the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in the Middle Ages.
gersonides • levi ben gershom • levi ben gerson • ralbag • gersonides biography
Levi ben Gershon, or Gersonides, was a gifted scholar, advancing our understanding of the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in the Middle Ages.
gersonides • levi ben gershom • levi ben gerson • ralbag • gersonides biography
7 Hanukah The Treasure in Your Cellar
Insights conceringing the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers as he is sold into slavery. Does the disposition of their brother bring them the results they wanted? How destructive are envy and greed and are they only destructive to the victim? Consdier the treasure in your own cellar and how often you've wished to have the neighbor's instead.
hannukah • hanukah • channukah • chanukah • vayeishev
Insights conceringing the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers as he is sold into slavery. Does the disposition of their brother bring them the results they wanted? How destructive are envy and greed and are they only destructive to the victim? Consdier the treasure in your own cellar and how often you've wished to have the neighbor's instead.
hannukah • hanukah • channukah • chanukah • vayeishev
Body Image and Multiple Sclerosis
Strategies to boost body image and promote body appreciation in a person affected by the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • body
Strategies to boost body image and promote body appreciation in a person affected by the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • body
Where is The Garden of Eden?
Is the Garden of Eden mentioned in Genesis to be taken literally? Is there such a place on this earth? The truth revealed!
garden of eden • adam • eve • paadise • genesis
Is the Garden of Eden mentioned in Genesis to be taken literally? Is there such a place on this earth? The truth revealed!
garden of eden • adam • eve • paadise • genesis
II-2 Va'iera A Plague on You
Moses returns to Egypt and lead the children of Israel to freedom. However, the winning their release will not come easily. Moses must be a diplomat extraordinaire when confronting Pharaoh. The commitment between man and God is a mutual contract, reminiscent of marriage. The first seven plagues come to pass, touching every aspect of human life as Pharaoh refuses to acknowledge that he is not in control of the universe.
vaera • va'iera • shmot • shemot • shemos
Moses returns to Egypt and lead the children of Israel to freedom. However, the winning their release will not come easily. Moses must be a diplomat extraordinaire when confronting Pharaoh. The commitment between man and God is a mutual contract, reminiscent of marriage. The first seven plagues come to pass, touching every aspect of human life as Pharaoh refuses to acknowledge that he is not in control of the universe.
vaera • va'iera • shmot • shemot • shemos
III-9 Behar Support Your Local Neighbor
Behar institutes the Sabbatical and Jubilee Years, respectively the seventh and fiftieth years. Six years the Israelites may tend their fields and vineyards, but the seventh the land lays fallow. The harvest is left to the poor and needy, but not gathered for commerical means. The Jubilee year falls on the seventh interval of Sabbatical Years (7 x 7 + 1) on the eighth year. Eight is the number of redemption, dedication and renewal. Brit milah/circumscision is made on the Eighth Day. The Metzora is purified on the Eighth Day just as the dedication of the temple and consecration of Aaron's sons happened on the Eighth day. During the Eighth, properties are returned to original owners and debts absolved. Indentured servants are freed.
behar • behar-bechukotai • jubilee year • shabbat year • freedom
Behar institutes the Sabbatical and Jubilee Years, respectively the seventh and fiftieth years. Six years the Israelites may tend their fields and vineyards, but the seventh the land lays fallow. The harvest is left to the poor and needy, but not gathered for commerical means. The Jubilee year falls on the seventh interval of Sabbatical Years (7 x 7 + 1) on the eighth year. Eight is the number of redemption, dedication and renewal. Brit milah/circumscision is made on the Eighth Day. The Metzora is purified on the Eighth Day just as the dedication of the temple and consecration of Aaron's sons happened on the Eighth day. During the Eighth, properties are returned to original owners and debts absolved. Indentured servants are freed.
behar • behar-bechukotai • jubilee year • shabbat year • freedom
IV-1 Bamidbar ONE OF A THOUSAND
In preparation for leaving Mt Sinai, the male congregation over twenty years is counted once more. Midrash explains this tally was for military purposes as the Israelites would be open to attack in foreign territory. The Levites are not included for two reasons: dedicated as priests to God, they are defenders of the Mishkan, therefore exempt and also, unlike other Israelites, they are counted from the 31st day after birth. Inclusion would skew the statistics. Traditionally, the first and second aliyot are given to a Kohen and Levi for torah reading in the synagogue. Forbidden to accrue personal wealth, the Levites inherited no land but they were designated 48 cities. Organized under their banners, the tribes were positioned around the Mishkan according to Jacob's blessing and his burial procession closing Bereshit / Genesis.
bamidbar • numbers • books of moses • in the desert • counting
In preparation for leaving Mt Sinai, the male congregation over twenty years is counted once more. Midrash explains this tally was for military purposes as the Israelites would be open to attack in foreign territory. The Levites are not included for two reasons: dedicated as priests to God, they are defenders of the Mishkan, therefore exempt and also, unlike other Israelites, they are counted from the 31st day after birth. Inclusion would skew the statistics. Traditionally, the first and second aliyot are given to a Kohen and Levi for torah reading in the synagogue. Forbidden to accrue personal wealth, the Levites inherited no land but they were designated 48 cities. Organized under their banners, the tribes were positioned around the Mishkan according to Jacob's blessing and his burial procession closing Bereshit / Genesis.
bamidbar • numbers • books of moses • in the desert • counting
IV-9 Mattos-Massei : Good As Your Word
Mattos is presented as a double portion with Massei. Mattos opens with the affirmation of vows: if a man; if a woman make a vow... The parasha shifts to the description of the attack against the tribes of Midian led by the Phinehas (Pinchus) with a thousand men chosen from each tribe. Balaam is captured and killed. The Kings of Midian: Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur and Reba were slaughtered along with all the men; but they brought the women and children back to the camp of Israelites as booty along with the animals and gold they found. Moses is angered by the sight of the women and orders them slaughtered along with all the male children. It becomes genocide. The soldiers and booty must be purified before being accepted into the camp where a levy is taken and given to the priests. Moses then prepares for attack on Gilead against Sihon the King of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan.
badmidbar • numbers • moses • vows • personal commitments
Mattos is presented as a double portion with Massei. Mattos opens with the affirmation of vows: if a man; if a woman make a vow... The parasha shifts to the description of the attack against the tribes of Midian led by the Phinehas (Pinchus) with a thousand men chosen from each tribe. Balaam is captured and killed. The Kings of Midian: Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur and Reba were slaughtered along with all the men; but they brought the women and children back to the camp of Israelites as booty along with the animals and gold they found. Moses is angered by the sight of the women and orders them slaughtered along with all the male children. It becomes genocide. The soldiers and booty must be purified before being accepted into the camp where a levy is taken and given to the priests. Moses then prepares for attack on Gilead against Sihon the King of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan.
badmidbar • numbers • moses • vows • personal commitments
What Does a True Leader Look Like?
A Tribute to Rav Shach, of blessed memory, whom recently passed away. A real life example of what a true leader is!
rav shach • rabbi shach • shach • learder. torah • rambam
A Tribute to Rav Shach, of blessed memory, whom recently passed away. A real life example of what a true leader is!
rav shach • rabbi shach • shach • learder. torah • rambam
IV-2 Naso Holier Than Thou
Parasha Naso contains several distinct sections including the law of Sotah, the suspected adulteress, on sexual purity and the vow of the Nazarite. The section concerning the suspected adulteress is amplified by Rabbinic law and expounded on in Talmud and the Mishneh. According to Rabbinic ruling, a man could not accuse his wife of adultery unless he had two sets of witnesses and could identify the suspected lover, making it difficult to make any kind of charge against the wife. The Rabbis were averse to capital punishment. The ordeal of Sotah was abolished at the time of destruction of Second Temple ( ca 70 CE) being tied to temple worship.
naso • bamidbar • numbers • law of sotah • adulteress
Parasha Naso contains several distinct sections including the law of Sotah, the suspected adulteress, on sexual purity and the vow of the Nazarite. The section concerning the suspected adulteress is amplified by Rabbinic law and expounded on in Talmud and the Mishneh. According to Rabbinic ruling, a man could not accuse his wife of adultery unless he had two sets of witnesses and could identify the suspected lover, making it difficult to make any kind of charge against the wife. The Rabbis were averse to capital punishment. The ordeal of Sotah was abolished at the time of destruction of Second Temple ( ca 70 CE) being tied to temple worship.
naso • bamidbar • numbers • law of sotah • adulteress
Jewishness and the Trinity
In light of recent questions on the Trinity, I have received permission to share this piece with Suite 101 readers. It explores the Jewish traditions and the Trinity by a respected Hebrew scholar.
trinity • jewish • faith • thought • old
In light of recent questions on the Trinity, I have received permission to share this piece with Suite 101 readers. It explores the Jewish traditions and the Trinity by a respected Hebrew scholar.
trinity • jewish • faith • thought • old
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