S5, E17 Exodus, Exile and Redemption, Sec. 2, Chapter 11: The Development of Yaakov’s Character
“Exodus, Exile and Redemption” is a study of the profound significance of Judaism's history. Written essays are published bi-weekly here: https://shnayor.substack.com/s/from-exodus-to-exile-to-redemption Please subscribe! This series is a project of the Jacob Lights Foundation. To support this and other ongoing projects of the foundation, please consider becoming a paid subscriber to the Substack newsletter or making […]
S7, E2, The Guide of the Perplexed, Creation, 02: Creation from Nothing and Legislated Beliefs
This shiur was generously sponsored by Mr. Ari Schwartz. This series is a project of the Jacob Lights Foundation. 6:00 What are the possible reasons one would accept Creation ex Nihilo? 8:00 Avraham and Moshe as authorities and leaders who we follow and from whom we accept the doctrine of Creation ex Nihilo 18:00 Jews […]
S5, E16 Exodus, Exile and Redemption, Sec. 2, Chapter 10: Analyzing a Tsaddik’s Character with Reverence and Truth
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S7, E1, The Guide of the Perplexed, Creation, 01: Why Creation from Nothing is so Central to Religion
This shiur was generously sponsored by Mr. Ari Schwartz. This series is a project of the Jacob Lights Foundation. 0:00 The Mutakallimun approach to creation and Maimonides' rejection thereof 9:00 The three opinions about how the world follows from God: that of the Torah of Moshe; that of Plato; and that of Aristotle 26:00 The […]
S6, E12 Shemona Perakim; Should a Person be Moderately Humble or Extremely Lowly?
This shiur was generously sponsored by an anonymous donor for the merit of the speedy, safe and healthy return of the Hostages. The source sheet for this shiur is available here. Highlights 0:30 The 2 divergent Torahs and 2 divergent purposes of mitzvahs: one for the masses, the other for the elite individuals 9:30 Maimonides […]
S6, E11 Shemona Perakim; Moderation vs. Extremism
This shiur was generously sponsored by an anonymous donor for the merit of the speedy, safe and healthy return of the Hostages. The source sheet for this shiur is available here. Highlights 0:30 Overview of chapters 3-4 of Shemona Perakim 9:00 Contradictions in Maimonides' view regarding extremism 15:00 The view of R' Avraham son of […]
S5, E15 Exodus, Exile and Redemption, Sec. 2, Chapter 9: Yaakov’s Fear and the Unfinished Quest for Divine Understanding
“Exodus, Exile and Redemption” is a study of the profound significance of Judaism's history. Written essays are published bi-weekly here: https://shnayor.substack.com/s/from-exodus-to-exile-to-redemption Please subscribe! This series is a project of the Jacob Lights Foundation. To support this and other ongoing projects of the foundation, please consider becoming a paid subscriber to the Substack newsletter or making […]
S6, E10 Shemona Perakim; Is a Good Imagination Part of Being a Good Person?
This shiur was generously sponsored by an anonymous donor for the merit of the speedy, safe and healthy return of the Hostages. The source sheet for this shiur is available here Highlights: Why doesn't Maimonides include a good imagination among the human virtues? What the imagination does and what makes it good The definition of […]
S5, E14 Exodus, Exile and Redemption, Sec. 2, Chapter 8: Good Character
“Exodus, Exile and Redemption” is a study of the profound significance of Judaism's history. Written essays are published bi-weekly here: https://shnayor.substack.com/s/from-exodus-to-exile-to-redemption Please subscribe! This series is a project of the Jacob Lights Foundation. To support this and other ongoing projects of the foundation, please consider becoming a paid subscriber to the Substack newsletter or making […]
S6, E9 Shemona Perakim; Which Parts of the Soul Participate in Human Excellence?
This shiur was generously sponsored by an anonymous donor for the merit of the speedy, safe and healthy return of the Hostages. The source sheet for this shiur is available here. Highlights: Overview of chapter 2 of the Shemona Perakim The definition of “virtue” – human excellence Which parts of the soul can the Torah […]