Venue: The Jewish Center (New York, NY) The Jewish Center (New York, NY)

Halacha:

Torah 

Machshava:

Avraham,  The Avos 

Collections: Rabbi Fridman Chosen Ones

Description

Part I: When did Avraham discover monotheism? How long did it take him to formulate his theology? A discussion of Avraham's journey to monotheism, with a focus on Rambam's unique presentation of the gemara in Nedarim 32a. Part II: Avraham's commitment to engaging the world, in contrast to the approach of Shem/Ever. A discussion based on Rambam, Ra'avad, and Kesef Mishnah.