Class 47: Rambam's Introduction; exploring the lives and teachings of our Chachamim (Sages), focusing in this class on Yehoshua Ben Perachya; the second generation of Zugot; fleeing to Alexandria due to the persecution of Chachamim in Eretz Yisrael; the Halachic and extra-Halachic aspects of judging others favorably; Catholic censorship of classic Jewish texts, such as the Talmud; praying with the Siddur of the Catholic church; Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Perachya and Yeshu; the meaning of the name Yeshu HaNotzri; is Yeshu the historical Jesus or someone else?; a fateful meal at an inn on the way back to Jerusalem; Chachamim's advice to always draw close while pushing away; Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook's understanding of the nature of Yeshu's brick-worship; it is incorrect to mock another religion, rather when one increases light, darkness disipates on it's own; Avodah Zarah is turning a means into an end; the lighting bolt of Teshuvah; and more! (5/10/2021)—This Shiur is dedicated in honor of our brothers and sisters who are under attack in Israel. May HaKadosh Baruch Hu bless them and protect them, and bring peace to our homeland, Amen.—Shiviti Night KollelRambam’s Mishneh Torah - Edition and Commentary of Rabbi Yosef Kapach (Qafih)

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