Rambam’s Mishne Tora: The View from the Horizontal Society

Based on R. José Faur’s analysis in The Horizontal Society, his work has significant theoretical and practical implications for the study and practice of the Mishne Tora, positioning it as the definitive guide to Talmudic law. These implications can be grouped into the following categories: Theoretical Implications Practical Implications R. José Faur’s analysis in The … Read more

The Horizontal Society by R. José Faur: An Analysis of Context, Thesis, Structure, Themes, and Implications

R. José Faur’s The Horizontal Society is a profound and nuanced exploration of Jewish philosophy, law, and identity. Published in 2010 as part of the “Emunot: Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah” series, this work draws on Faur’s Sephardic/Maimonidean intellectual heritage and decades of teaching and scholarship. It presents a compelling argument for understanding Judaism as a … Read more

Sepharadismo: A Journey into Sepharadi Intellectual Tradition

The Sepharadi tradition is one of extraordinary depth, harmonizing intellectual rigor with spiritual richness. For centuries, Sepharadi sages have contributed profoundly to Jewish thought, producing a legacy that continues to illuminate the minds and hearts of those who engage with it. Sepharadismo was born from the desire to sustain and expand this legacy, to explore … Read more