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Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, known as Maimonides and sometimes called Rambam,(March 30, 1135–December 13, 1204) was a Jewish rabbi, in Spain and Egypt during the Middle Ages. Orthodox Jews consider his works and his views to be a cornerstone of Jewish philosophy.

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  • Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, known as Maimonides and sometimes called Rambam,(March 30, 1135–December 13, 1204) was a Jewish rabbi, in Spain and Egypt during the Middle Ages. Orthodox Jews consider his works and his views to be a cornerstone of Jewish philosophy.
  • Moses ben Maimon, Maimonides (Cordoba, Spain 1135 - Cairo, Egypt 1204), was a Jewish rabbi, astronomer, and physician. He is regarded by the Jews as a great philosopher, and called the "Lamp of Israel" and the "Eagle of the Doctors"; he was a man of immense learning who expanded greatly upon interpretations of the Talmud (the source of much of Jewish law), and was physician to the Sultan of Egypt. He taught the Jews to interpret their religion in the light of reason; he wrote a "Commentary on the Mishna and the Second Law," but his chief work is the "Moreh Nebochim," or "Guide of the Perplexed" (which had been written in Arabic). The Mishneh Torah, his 14-volume compendium of Jewish law, established him as the leading rabbinic authority of his time and quite possibly of all time. Maimonide
  • His full name was Rabbi Moses ben Maimon and is often referred to as Rambam, the acronym of his Hebrew name, רבי משה בן מימון. He is commonly known by his Greek name, Moses Maimonides (Μωυσής Μαϊμονίδης) and also as Maimoni (מימוני). Maimonides wrote the Mishneh Torah, Guide for the Perplexed , Oath of Maimonides (a document about the "medical calling") and other documents including medical documents and responsa.
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  • His full name was Rabbi Moses ben Maimon and is often referred to as Rambam, the acronym of his Hebrew name, רבי משה בן מימון. He is commonly known by his Greek name, Moses Maimonides (Μωυσής Μαϊμονίδης) and also as Maimoni (מימוני). He was born in Spain, but his family left when he was 13, rather than convert. He spent most of his life in Fostat near Cairo in Egypt. He was initially buried in Egypt, but his body was later moved to Israel. Next to his grave, there is a building called The Maimonides Heritage Center (MHC). It is a museum, with tours and group programs directed by Rabbi Michael Schachter. Maimonides wrote the Mishneh Torah, Guide for the Perplexed , Oath of Maimonides (a document about the "medical calling") and other documents including medical documents and responsa.
  • Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, known as Maimonides and sometimes called Rambam,(March 30, 1135–December 13, 1204) was a Jewish rabbi, in Spain and Egypt during the Middle Ages. Orthodox Jews consider his works and his views to be a cornerstone of Jewish philosophy.
  • Moses ben Maimon, Maimonides (Cordoba, Spain 1135 - Cairo, Egypt 1204), was a Jewish rabbi, astronomer, and physician. He is regarded by the Jews as a great philosopher, and called the "Lamp of Israel" and the "Eagle of the Doctors"; he was a man of immense learning who expanded greatly upon interpretations of the Talmud (the source of much of Jewish law), and was physician to the Sultan of Egypt. He taught the Jews to interpret their religion in the light of reason; he wrote a "Commentary on the Mishna and the Second Law," but his chief work is the "Moreh Nebochim," or "Guide of the Perplexed" (which had been written in Arabic). The Mishneh Torah, his 14-volume compendium of Jewish law, established him as the leading rabbinic authority of his time and quite possibly of all time. Maimonides also formulated a credo of Judaism expressed in thirteen articles of faith. "... no Israelite can have any private interview with me, except on the Sabbath. On that day the whole congregation, or at least the majority of the members, come to me after the morning service, when I instruct them as to their proceedings during the whole week; we study together a little until noon, when they depart. Some of them return, and read with me after the afternoon service until evening prayers. In this manner I spend that day." He was renowned for his efforts to reach fair judgments. Maimonides also wrote medical treatises on a number of diseases and their cures. Succeeding generations of philosophers wrote extensive commentaries on his works, which influenced thinkers as diverse as St. Thomas Aquinas, Baruch Spinoza, Gottfried Leibniz, and Sir Isaac Newton. In concert with Plato and Aristotle, he holds that like the body, the soul can be diseased or healthy... virtue is a habit that can only be developed by practice. Maimonides died mourned by many congregations in different parts of the world. "... morality is not an end in itself but a way of controlling the passions and creating an atmosphere in which science and philosophy can flourish."
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