The Fourteen Books of the Mishneh Torah – Part 1 This title has been divided into 14 books. The first book-Mada: Includes all of the commands relating to the fundamentals of Judaism, which a person must know before anything else such as G-d’s unity, and the prohibition of idolatry and […]

Negative Commandments – Part 3 Theft, Property, and Economic Integrity (Mitzvot 245–255) Do not rob. Do not move boundary markers to steal land. Do not oppress another person financially. Do not deny your financial obligations. Do not swear falsely regarding money owed. Do not cheat in business transactions. Do not […]

  Negative Commandments — Part 2   I. Korban Pesach & Kodashim (Mitzvot 123–147) 123. Do not remove the meat of the Korban Pesach from its designated group. 124. Do not bake leftover Minchah portions as chametz. 125. Do not eat the Korban Pesach raw or boiled. 126. Do not […]

Negative Commandments — Part 1 (Lo Ta’aseh 1–122) Avodah Zarah — Idolatry & Forbidden Beliefs Do not allow into your thoughts the idea that any G-d exists besides Hashem. Do not make an idol or image — neither by your hand nor by commissioning others. Do not make an idol […]

The Positive Commandments — Part 3 Moed — Sukkot & Shemini Atzeret Rest on the eighth day of the festival (Shemini Atzeret). Sit in the sukkah for seven days. Take the lulav and the Four Species. Rosh Hashanah & Half‑Shekel Hear the sound of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Give […]

Rambam’s List of Commands – Part 2   The positive commands: Korbanot & Kodashim Offer all korbanot only in the Beit HaBechirah. Bring all sanctified offerings from outside Israel to the Beit HaBechirah. Redeem blemished consecrated animals so they may be eaten. Declare the temurah animal holy if one attempts […]

Rambam’s List of Commands – Part 1 The positive commands: The first of the positive commands is to know that there is a G-d. To unify Him. To love Him. To fear Him. To pray to Him. To attach to Him. To swear using Him name. To act like Him […]

Hakdama-Rambam’s introduction to Mishnah Torah – Part 3 The chronological order of the teaching of Torah from Moshe on Sinai until today The laws in the Talmud are binding upon all Israel: The above ability for a later court to reject the decrees of a previous court only applies regarding […]

Hakdama-Rambam’s introduction to Mishnah Torah – Part 2 The chronological order of the teaching of Torah from Moshe on Sinai until today The writing of the Mishna, and the history of Jewish literature: It’s author: Rabbeinu Hakadosh wrote the Mishnah. The history of Jewish literature until the writing of the […]

Hakdama-Rambam’s introduction to Mishnah Torah The chronological order of the teaching of Torah from Moshe on Sinai until today   From Sinai until Yehoshua-The giving over of the written and oral Torah: The oral Torah was also given on Sinai: All the mitzvahs that were given to Moshe on Sinai […]

Chapter 12: The times of the Messiah Halacha 1: No change in nature A person should not believe that there will be a change in the nature of the world in the future ever. Rather, the world will act in his natural order. Those verses in Scripture which depict a […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 11: The King Messiah Halacha 1: The actions to be performed by the Messiah Re-instilling the Davidic dynasty: The Messiah will re-instill the monarchy of David to its original state of power. Building the temple: The Messiah will rebuild the Temple. Gathering the dispersed of Israel: […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 10: Noahide laws-Cont Halacha 1: A Gentile who inadvertently transgressed [i.e. Shogeg] General rule: A Gentile who transgressed inadvertently, due to error, is exempt from liability. Example by adultery: For example, if he had relations with a married woman thinking it was his wife, or a […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 9: The Seven Noahide Laws and Their Legal Framework Halacha 1 – The Seven Noahide Laws and Their Origins Adam was commanded six laws: Prohibition of idolatry Prohibition of blasphemy Prohibition of murder Prohibition of forbidden sexual relations Prohibition of theft Obligation to establish courts For […]

Chapter 8: Laws of the Yefat To’ar and Conduct in Captive Territory Halacha 1 – Permitted Foods in Enemy Territory When Israel’s army enters enemy territory and captures it, soldiers may eat non‑kosher meat—including neveilot, tereifot, and even pork—if no other food is available. They may also drink wine used […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 7: The Meshuach Milchamah and Rules of Military Exemption Halacha 1 – Appointing the Meshuach Milchamah In both obligatory and optional wars, a special priest—the meshuach milchamah—is appointed and anointed with the anointing oil to address the soldiers before battle. Halacha 2 – Two Speeches of […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 6: Laws of Offering Peace, Conducting War, and Maintaining Holiness in the Camp Halacha 1 – Requirement to Offer Peace Before War A king may not wage war—neither optional nor obligatory—until he first offers peace. If the enemy accepts peace and agrees to keep the Seven […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 5: Laws of War and Dwelling in the Land Halacha 1 – Priority of Wars A king must first wage a milchemet mitzvah (obligatory war) before any other war. These include: War against the seven nations of Canaan. War against Amalek. War to defend Israel from […]