Maimonides and the Book That Changed Judaism

Upcoming Sessions

1. Sunday, June 8, 2025 • 12 Sivan 5785

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

2. Sunday, June 29, 2025 • 3 Tammuz 5785

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

3. Sunday, July 27, 2025 • 2 Av 5785

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Maimonides is the most famous and influential rabbi of the Middle Ages. A philosopher, halakhist, physician, and community leader, Maimonides continues to be studied and debated more than 800 years after his death.

Using Micah Goodman’s book, Maimonides and the Book that Changed Judaism: Secrets of The Guide for the Perplexed as a foundation, we will explore Maimonides’ thought – where he brings forward traditional Jewish beliefs and where he arrives at unique interpretations which led to major controversy in the Jewish world.

No charge for the class but each participant is asked to purchase a copy of Micah Goodman’s book and to plan to read parts of the book in advance of class. We will use our time reviewing the main concepts in The Guide which Goodman brings out in his work. Contact Rabbi Rubenstein at ravsteven@cbahm.org with questions.

All sessions begin at 10:00am

June 8 Part I – God

June 29 Part II – Torah

July 27 Part III – Perplexities