Evolution of Torah

The campaign to study Maimonides

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Evolution of Torah: The campaign to study Maimonides

In 1984, the Rebbe initiated a campaign for the daily study of Maimonides’ seminal work, the Mishneh Torah, with the aim of completing the fourteen volumes over the course of a year.

Related Text:	Sichos in English: 15th Day of Menachem Av, 5744 (1984)
Topics:	Mishneh Torah (Rambam), Talks by the Rebbe: 15 Av 5744, Daily Study Cycle of Maimonides, Lubavitcher Rebbe

Evolution of Torah

The campaign to study Maimonides

Disc 134, Program 536

Event Date: 15 Av 5744 - August 13, 1984

In 1984, the Rebbe initiated a campaign for the daily study of Maimonides’ seminal work, the Mishneh Torah, with the aim of completing the fourteen volumes over the course of a year.

Although Maimonides is a celebrated authority in both Jewish law and philosophy, the study of his work was not without his critics.

In this talk, the Rebbe addresses the claim that the Mishneh Torah has been superseded by later halachic authorities.