In response to the requests of some 60 shluchim for material to celebrate and commemorate this landmark event, JLI has produced a special Siyum program, tailor-made for the occasion.
“Maimonides: The Man, the Myth, the Magnum Opus,” a sweeping multimedia presentation, introduces students to the Rambam’s inspirational life, his monumental achievement of the Mishneh Torah, and the Rebbe’s Takana of daily Rambam study.
After describing the Rebbe’s tremendous enthusiasm for the study of Rambam, and the traditional concept of the Siyum, participants view the text for themselves, with an engaging discussion of Rambam’s depiction of the days of Moshiach, and of the opening words of Mishneh Torah.
The class also places extra emphasis on the practical, as it concludes with a rousing call to jump on the Rambam bandwagon, as well as a grab-bag of resources for students interested in signing on to the next cycle – either in Mishneh Torah or Sefer Hamitzvos.
As the Rebbe would often note, participating in a Siyum is for everyone – from the novice to the 3-chapter-a-day virtuoso – and is a wonderful motivation for anyone considering joining the Rebbe’s Takana. What’s more, and especially since the fast day on Thursday might make putting on an event of this kind something of a challenge, this program can be presented within a few days of the actual Siyum – whenever is most convenient.
VIDEO: Maimonides: The Man, the Myth, the Magnum Opus
nice presentation. According to the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson and so too on his monument the day of Rambams birth was 1135. Also, Moreh Nevuchim — The guide for the Perplexed was originally written for his very special student Yosef Ben Yehuda. See more of the Rambam at http://www.maimonidesadvice.com