Semikha Program - Torah Ve-Ahava

An in depth - iyyun, analysis of the list of 39 works and how it was understood by the Yerushalmi and Babylonian Talmud

In his introduction to Arbaa Turim Rabbenu Yaakov explains the rationale and structure.

Introduction to the structure of tractate Shabbat and discussion of chapters 1-2

Chapter 5 of berakhot speaks of the Amidah and chapter 6 of blessings before and after food.

This discussion concludes the introduction of Maimonides. We have highlighted the original approach and the problems which ensued from it. Also a discussion of theoretical arguments or mental gymnastics

Cont. of Part 6A

Maimonides’ discussion of post Talmudic period. Is it an accurate historical account?

Introduction to the work of Maimonides. The problematic aspects of his own introduction.