Handwritten Maimonides texts discovered at Cambridge University Library
Bilingual texts handwritten by Maimonides found in Cairo Genizah collection at the Cambridge University Library.
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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 autobiographical 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.
Rare hand-drawn menorah, manuscripts by Maimonides coming to New York 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.
From Moshe to Moshe. Praying for leadership, by Rav Yehuda Henkin z"l
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 Jews 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: Beginning & End of 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 Rambam
Maimonides Heritage Center conducts weekend conference on the heritage of the Rambam and on the importance of heritage sites in Tiberias.
Hareidim 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.
Egypt Bars Jews from Synagogue
The Egyptian government has announced it will not allow Jews to pray in Cairo's newly-restored Maimonides Synagogue.
Cairo Maimonides Synagogue Opens
The Maimonides Synagogue in Cairo reopened this week after nearly two years of restoration work sponsored by the Egyptian government.
ER Protect Patients from War
Hizbullah rained rockets on the north, including Haifa’s Rambam Hospital, in 2006. A new ER now protects patients from missiles and chemical war.
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