Episodes

  • 051 - LI How God is worshipped by a Perfect Man

    051 - LI How God is worshipped by a Perfect Man
    Mar 25 2026
    Dive into The Guide for the Perplexed, Part 3, a profound work by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or the Rambam. Written in Judeo-Arabic for his student Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, this influential text navigates the complexities of biblical interpretation and philosophical thought. Maimonides asserts that a full explanation of the Bibles mystic passages must align with both law and reason, drawing from his deep understanding of Scripture and the wisdom of Sages. He invites readers to engage deeply with the pivotal themes that support the foundations of belief and understanding. Translated by Michael Friedländer, this edition features the striking cover art The Serpent Beguiled Me by cartoonist Robin Bougie.
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    45 mins
  • 050 - L On Scriptural Passages with seemingly Purposeless Contents

    050 - L On Scriptural Passages with seemingly Purposeless Contents
    Mar 24 2026
    Dive into The Guide for the Perplexed, Part 3, a profound work by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or the Rambam. Written in Judeo-Arabic for his student Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, this influential text navigates the complexities of biblical interpretation and philosophical thought. Maimonides asserts that a full explanation of the Bibles mystic passages must align with both law and reason, drawing from his deep understanding of Scripture and the wisdom of Sages. He invites readers to engage deeply with the pivotal themes that support the foundations of belief and understanding. Translated by Michael Friedländer, this edition features the striking cover art The Serpent Beguiled Me by cartoonist Robin Bougie.
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    20 mins
  • 049 - XLIX Fourteenth Class Marriage Laws

    049 - XLIX Fourteenth Class Marriage Laws
    Mar 23 2026
    Dive into The Guide for the Perplexed, Part 3, a profound work by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or the Rambam. Written in Judeo-Arabic for his student Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, this influential text navigates the complexities of biblical interpretation and philosophical thought. Maimonides asserts that a full explanation of the Bibles mystic passages must align with both law and reason, drawing from his deep understanding of Scripture and the wisdom of Sages. He invites readers to engage deeply with the pivotal themes that support the foundations of belief and understanding. Translated by Michael Friedländer, this edition features the striking cover art The Serpent Beguiled Me by cartoonist Robin Bougie.
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    45 mins
  • 048 - XLVIII Thirteenth Class Dietary Laws

    048 - XLVIII Thirteenth Class Dietary Laws
    Mar 22 2026
    Dive into The Guide for the Perplexed, Part 3, a profound work by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or the Rambam. Written in Judeo-Arabic for his student Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, this influential text navigates the complexities of biblical interpretation and philosophical thought. Maimonides asserts that a full explanation of the Bibles mystic passages must align with both law and reason, drawing from his deep understanding of Scripture and the wisdom of Sages. He invites readers to engage deeply with the pivotal themes that support the foundations of belief and understanding. Translated by Michael Friedländer, this edition features the striking cover art The Serpent Beguiled Me by cartoonist Robin Bougie.
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    14 mins
  • 047 - XLVII Twelfth Class Distinction between Clean and Unclean and on Purification

    047 - XLVII Twelfth Class Distinction between Clean and Unclean and on Purification
    Mar 21 2026
    Dive into The Guide for the Perplexed, Part 3, a profound work by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or the Rambam. Written in Judeo-Arabic for his student Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, this influential text navigates the complexities of biblical interpretation and philosophical thought. Maimonides asserts that a full explanation of the Bibles mystic passages must align with both law and reason, drawing from his deep understanding of Scripture and the wisdom of Sages. He invites readers to engage deeply with the pivotal themes that support the foundations of belief and understanding. Translated by Michael Friedländer, this edition features the striking cover art The Serpent Beguiled Me by cartoonist Robin Bougie.
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    23 mins
  • 046 - XLVI Eleventh Class Sacrifices

    046 - XLVI Eleventh Class Sacrifices
    Mar 20 2026
    Dive into The Guide for the Perplexed, Part 3, a profound work by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or the Rambam. Written in Judeo-Arabic for his student Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, this influential text navigates the complexities of biblical interpretation and philosophical thought. Maimonides asserts that a full explanation of the Bibles mystic passages must align with both law and reason, drawing from his deep understanding of Scripture and the wisdom of Sages. He invites readers to engage deeply with the pivotal themes that support the foundations of belief and understanding. Translated by Michael Friedländer, this edition features the striking cover art The Serpent Beguiled Me by cartoonist Robin Bougie.
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    45 mins
  • 045 - XLV Tenth Class The Temple its Vessels and its Ministers

    045 - XLV Tenth Class The Temple its Vessels and its Ministers
    Mar 19 2026
    Dive into The Guide for the Perplexed, Part 3, a profound work by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or the Rambam. Written in Judeo-Arabic for his student Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, this influential text navigates the complexities of biblical interpretation and philosophical thought. Maimonides asserts that a full explanation of the Bibles mystic passages must align with both law and reason, drawing from his deep understanding of Scripture and the wisdom of Sages. He invites readers to engage deeply with the pivotal themes that support the foundations of belief and understanding. Translated by Michael Friedländer, this edition features the striking cover art The Serpent Beguiled Me by cartoonist Robin Bougie.
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    22 mins
  • 044 - XLIV Ninth Class Prayer Tefillin Zizit and Mezuzah

    044 - XLIV Ninth Class Prayer Tefillin Zizit and Mezuzah
    Mar 18 2026
    Dive into The Guide for the Perplexed, Part 3, a profound work by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or the Rambam. Written in Judeo-Arabic for his student Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, this influential text navigates the complexities of biblical interpretation and philosophical thought. Maimonides asserts that a full explanation of the Bibles mystic passages must align with both law and reason, drawing from his deep understanding of Scripture and the wisdom of Sages. He invites readers to engage deeply with the pivotal themes that support the foundations of belief and understanding. Translated by Michael Friedländer, this edition features the striking cover art The Serpent Beguiled Me by cartoonist Robin Bougie.
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    2 mins