Rambam

From North Africa to Andalusia: How Three Giants Reshaped Jewish Law and Empowered a Horizontal Society

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Jewish history has witnessed numerous transformative moments, but few revolutions have been as profound and enduring as the one initiated by Rabbi Yitshaq Alfasi (the Rif), carried forward by Rabbi Yoseph Ibn Megas, and completed by Rambam (Maimonides). This revolution, spanning the realms of Talmudic study, halakhic practice, politics, and institutional authority, dismantled hierarchical structures … Read more

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

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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