Maimonidays

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

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

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!

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

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

We begin the final chapter of Avodah Zarah (!)

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

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.

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 ourselves as well as others.

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