Why Was Maimonides the Most Influential Rabbi for Centuries? Why Did Rabbis Ban His Books?

Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed&nbsp;the celebration of&nbsp;the 39th conclusion of the global daily study of Rambam,&nbsp;organized by Chabad of Greater Hartford,&nbsp;Tuesday, 13 Av, 5780, August 3, 2020

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What Made Rambam the Most Influential Rabbi?

History: The Rambam (1135-1204)

Why Did the Church Burn the Books of Maimonides?

On Sunday, 20 Tamuz, 5780, July 12, 2020, the Jewish community of Wisconsin celebrated a Siyum Harambam, the conclusion of the daily study of Maimonides. This concluded the 39th cycle of learning Rambam, organized by Chabad of Wisconsin. Rabbi YY Jacobson presented the keynote speech.

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Fusing the Mind and the Heart

Wisconsin Siyum Harambam 

The Impact of the Rambam on Jewish Thought & Life Today

This is a text-based class on the Hadran of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the Mishnah Torah of the Rambam, delivered by the Rebbe on 19 Kislev 5735-1974. This is class 1 in the series: "The Foundation of all foundations.&nbsp;Questions on the opening Halachos of the Rambam."

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Questions On the opening Halachos of the Rambam's Mishnah Torah

The Ultimate Halachik Man: Hadran on Rambam #1

<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HE;">A text-based class on parts of Igeres Hashmad, the Letter about Conversion, by the Rambam. In the 11th century, the community of Morocco was reeling from the radical persecutions of the Almohad Moslems, who demanded that Jews leave, convert, or die. This led many people to practice Judaism secretly, the predecessors of the famous Marranos. They rationalized their public adherence to Islam by saying that Islam is not idol worship.
However, a certain sage wrote to them and said that they are all idol worshippers who are constantly transgressing the Torah, and they will therefore not receive reward for their Mitzvos done in secret. Additionally, he declared that anyone who even says that Mohammed is a true prophet is considered a denier of God&rsquo;s existence. This made many people decide to completely abandon their Judaism. The Rambam was furious about this sage&rsquo;s remarks.

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"The Letter about Conversion:" The Ramabm’s Radical Defense of His People

As Almohad Islamists Rose Up,  Rambam Speaks Up for Jews Forced to Convert

The history of Islam and Judaism. Can we ever live in peace? A "Two State Solution" -- Is It a Solution? 

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Is A Palestinian State the Solution tot he Conflict?  

Islam & the Jews 

The Life, Times & Works of a Man Who Transformed the Landscape of Judaism. Lecture presented at Mayan Yisroel, Flatbush, NY, Teves 5774

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The Life, Times & Works of a Man Who Transformed the Landscape of Judaism

The Rambam (1135 - 1204)

What Did the Chasam Sofer Do on Motzaei Shabbos? In Tribute to the Siyum HoRambam's 31st Cycle, 24 Shevat 5773

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The Value of Studying Rambam Every Day

Trailer of Tisha B'Av 5776 video:My Heart Is In the East.&nbsp;The Story of Yehudah Halevi, Poet Laureate of the Jewish People

Tisha B'av Video: "My Heart Is In the East"

The Incredible Story of Yehudah Halevi, Poet Laureate of the Jewish People

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