rambam

24:34

Shemini

When to Expect Moshiach

When should we expect Moshiach to arrive? What should be the basis of our faith in his arrival? An answer can be found in this …

52:56

History/ Biography

The Rambam—His Life, Works, and Enduring Influence

Over the millenia of Jewish history, Rabeinu Moshe ben Maimon HaSefardi remains a unique figure. This talk presents a brief biography of the Rambam followed …

13:57

Naso

Teshuvah Is Not a Mitzvah

This week's portion contains the mitzvah to confess one's sins before G-d. As the Rambam writes in his Sefer HaMitzvos, "We were commanded to confess …

16:26

Chukas

Moshiach Is a Trigger Word

In the Laws of the Red Heifer, Maimonides adds a few extra words that seem to be out of character. The Rebbe analyzes their significance …

33:09

Va'eschanan

Mind Control, Heart Control

The Torah describes the mitzvah of the arm Tefilin as an action ("you shall bind them... on your arm") whereas the mitzvah of the head …