Guiding the Perplexed
Join us as we study the monumental work of Maimonides, The Guide of the Perplexed. Let Maimonides speak to us in a language that we can understand, about issues that continue to perplex us in the 21st century. Learn how to approach those difficult times when what we believe seems to conflict with what the Holy writings say.
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Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
We begin Maimonides' introduction to his classic work. He describes different categories of terms that are used by the prophets and how they can be interpreted. He then describes how confusing it can be for an educated person when what he reads in the prophets contradicts what he knows to be true. Maimonides tells us that he wrote this book in order to help people out of this perplexing dilemma.
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
This is the first lecture in our series studying Maimonides classic work, the Guide For the Perplexed. In it we introduce the book and read his letter to his student Rabbi Joseph.