Maimonides

The Jews live by Abraham's principles in war and peace

The ten tests of Abraham (according to Maimonides).

Handwritten Maimonides texts discovered at Cambridge

Bilingual texts handwritten by Maimonides found in Cairo Genizah collection at the Cambridge University Library.

Who wrote the hymn Yigdal?

There is scholarly debate as to the author of this easy to learn hymn based on Maimonides 13 Principles of Faith.

Rabbi Neria and the Rambam, a just revealed vignette

The revered founder of the Bnai Akiva Yeshiva H.S. movement wrote poignantly of his love for the Rambam. It will bring tears to your eyes.

Hand-drawn menorah, manuscripts by Maimonides head to NY exhibit

Yeshiva University Museum exhibition to feature hand-drawn menorah illustration from a manuscript that contains notes by Moses Maimonides.

An argument against Astrology

What Jewish sages said about astrology - and an added topic on paragraphing in the Torah scroll.

In defense of the Rambam

People say there is no mitzvah to make Aliya today, since the Rambam did not include it on his list of mitzahs.They need to delve deeper.

Covenant & Conversation for Chukat: Anger Management

Maimonides sets out a surprisingly contemporary account of Judaism as a training in emotional intelligence. Moses' anger as an example.

Does Judaism believe in angels?

Angels appear in the Bible. What are they?

Liberman: Haredi parties should read Maimonides

Finance Minister responds to criticisms of decision to cut daycare subsidies for children of yeshiva students.

The Daily Portion

From Moshe to Moshe. Pray for leadership, by Rav Yehuda Henkin

Today's leaders are not chosen directly by G-d, nor for their Torah scholarship, so as we face new elections, heavenly help is needed..

Maimonides’ ‘Mishneh Torah’ translated into Russian

Rambam's 14-volume compendious of Jewish law translated into Russian for the first time.

Supreme Ct. Justice Hendel: 'Maimonides remains a guiding light'

Supreme Court Justice at 10th Rambam Conference: "Hard to believe that one person managed all that Rambam achieved."

Bringing the Rambam into the modern era

Festive event held at Steinsaltz Center marks another volume of prolific rabbi's work with publication of commentary on the Rambam.

Rabbi Igra's solution to get refusal

Rabbinical Court Chief Rabbi Eliezer Igra addresses issue of divorce refusal in the Bar Association's Eilat conference.

Rumor resurfaces: Maimonides turned Muslim

Disputed claim says he saved his life by acknowledging Mohammed. Researchers don't accept it.

Most Secular, Traditional Jewish Israelis Want to Study Torah

Poll reveals that a majority of Israeli Jews who do not define themselves as 'observant' want to learn more about their roots.

Gala Event: Thousands Conclude – and Start – Rambam Study Cycle

Thousands of people in Israel and world-wide take part in studying a daily chapter of the Maimonides work known as the Mishneh Torah.

Chabad Completes 30th Mishneh Torah Cycle

The Chabad hassidic dynasty completed its 30th cycle of learning Maimonides' magnum opus, the Mishneh Torah.

Tomb of Rambam to be Declared Heritage Site

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has instructed his office to add the tomb of Maimonides in Tiberias to the list of heritage sites.

Tiberias to Build New School of Pharmacy

Tiberias mayor announces the city will build a new school of pharmacy to be named after Maimonides.

Conference Deals with the Heritage of the Rambam

Maimonides Heritage Center conducts weekend conference on the heritage of the Rambam and on the importance of heritage sites in Tiberias.

Hareidi Religious Rabbis Flock to Temple Mount

The hareidi religious community has been visiting the Temple Mount in larger numbers than ever, says Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick.

Jews Barred from Cairo's Maimonides Synagogue

The Egyptian government has announced it will not allow Jews to pray in Cairo's newly-restored Maimonides Synagogue.

Cairo's Maimonides Synagogue Re-Opens

The Maimonides Synagogue in Cairo reopened this week after nearly two years of restoration work sponsored by the Egyptian government.

Israel’s First Secure ER Protects Patients from Chemical Warfare

Hizbullah rained rockets on the north, including Haifa’s Rambam Hospital, in 2006. A new ER now protects patients from missiles and chemical war.