Baruch Spinoza wrote in his book of ethics (volume 4, pages 53-54) that in spite of the fact that the people of the world think humility is a good thing, it is really bad because it is an emotion of the soul, which is saddened by its failures. Therefore, in his opinion, wise men should not show any humility. On ... Read More »
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Rambam, Ramban, or Ralbag?
In an article for Vayeira, 5773, Rabbi Cherki compares the analysis by the Rambam and the Ramban of the appearance of the angels to Avraham. Read More »
Bnei Noach Burials
Q: Does the Rambam imply that Noahides should be buried together with Jews? Read More »
faith as proven
Q: If, as you write, “The Jew is required to believe only that which has been proven to be correct.” How can a Jew be required to believe in Rambam’s 13 articles of faith: including Revelation, resurection of the dead, or indeed even an omnipotent, historically-involved, incorporeal and eternal God? Read More »