[Past event] An introduction to Maimonides talk set for Siena
Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of Colonie Chabad lectures on Maimonides, doctor, philosopher and rabbi, at Siena’s Key Auditorium on Feb. 16.
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Bas relief of Maimonides in the United States House of Representatives. Sculpture by Brenda Putnam; photo by the Architect of the Capitol, http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/relief-portrait-plaques-lawgivers/maimonides
Editor’s note: This event has already taken place.
ALBANY–Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of the Colonie Chabad Chai Center and director of the Jewish life department at Siena University, will review the life of Maimonides, doctor, scientist, philosopher and rabbi at Siena University, Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Roger Bacon Hall, Room 202 of the Key Auditorium.
The program is open to the community.
Maimonides, a Sephardic Jew born in 1135, is often acknowledged as one of the most prolific and influential Middle Ages Torah scholars.
Rubin’s multimedia presentation will also introduce students, others to Maimonides’ magnum opus — the Mishneh Torah.
Information may be obtained by contacting Rubin at 518-368-7886.
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The Jewish World
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[Past event] An introduction to Maimonides talk set for Siena
Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of Colonie Chabad lectures on Maimonides, doctor, philosopher and rabbi, at Siena’s Key Auditorium on Feb. 16.
The Jewish World
1
mins read time
Originally published at
The Jewish World

Bas relief of Maimonides in the United States House of Representatives. Sculpture by Brenda Putnam; photo by the Architect of the Capitol, http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/relief-portrait-plaques-lawgivers/maimonides
Editor’s note: This event has already taken place.
ALBANY–Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of the Colonie Chabad Chai Center and director of the Jewish life department at Siena University, will review the life of Maimonides, doctor, scientist, philosopher and rabbi at Siena University, Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Roger Bacon Hall, Room 202 of the Key Auditorium.
The program is open to the community.
Maimonides, a Sephardic Jew born in 1135, is often acknowledged as one of the most prolific and influential Middle Ages Torah scholars.
Rubin’s multimedia presentation will also introduce students, others to Maimonides’ magnum opus — the Mishneh Torah.
Information may be obtained by contacting Rubin at 518-368-7886.
Originally published at
The Jewish World
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[Past event] An introduction to Maimonides talk set for Siena
Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of Colonie Chabad lectures on Maimonides, doctor, philosopher and rabbi, at Siena’s Key Auditorium on Feb. 16.
The Jewish World
1
mins read time
Originally published at
The Jewish World

Bas relief of Maimonides in the United States House of Representatives. Sculpture by Brenda Putnam; photo by the Architect of the Capitol, http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/relief-portrait-plaques-lawgivers/maimonides
Editor’s note: This event has already taken place.
ALBANY–Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of the Colonie Chabad Chai Center and director of the Jewish life department at Siena University, will review the life of Maimonides, doctor, scientist, philosopher and rabbi at Siena University, Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Roger Bacon Hall, Room 202 of the Key Auditorium.
The program is open to the community.
Maimonides, a Sephardic Jew born in 1135, is often acknowledged as one of the most prolific and influential Middle Ages Torah scholars.
Rubin’s multimedia presentation will also introduce students, others to Maimonides’ magnum opus — the Mishneh Torah.
Information may be obtained by contacting Rubin at 518-368-7886.
Originally published at
The Jewish World
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[Past event] An introduction to Maimonides talk set for Siena
Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of Colonie Chabad lectures on Maimonides, doctor, philosopher and rabbi, at Siena’s Key Auditorium on Feb. 16.
The Jewish World
1
mins read time
Originally published at
The Jewish World

Bas relief of Maimonides in the United States House of Representatives. Sculpture by Brenda Putnam; photo by the Architect of the Capitol, http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/relief-portrait-plaques-lawgivers/maimonides
Editor’s note: This event has already taken place.
ALBANY–Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of the Colonie Chabad Chai Center and director of the Jewish life department at Siena University, will review the life of Maimonides, doctor, scientist, philosopher and rabbi at Siena University, Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Roger Bacon Hall, Room 202 of the Key Auditorium.
The program is open to the community.
Maimonides, a Sephardic Jew born in 1135, is often acknowledged as one of the most prolific and influential Middle Ages Torah scholars.
Rubin’s multimedia presentation will also introduce students, others to Maimonides’ magnum opus — the Mishneh Torah.
Information may be obtained by contacting Rubin at 518-368-7886.
Originally published at
The Jewish World
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