Famous Jew in History: Maimonides (Rambam)

Oct 1, 2025
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Maimonides (1135–1204) was one of Judaism’s greatest scholars — a philosopher, physician, and legal authority. In his Mishneh Torah, he explained the shofar’s call as a spiritual wake-up: “Awake, sleepers, from your sleep! Examine your deeds and return in repentance.”

For Rambam, Rosh Hashana was about more than ritual. It was about renewal — a chance to reset, reflect, and start fresh each year. His words are still quoted in synagogues today, reminding us of the power of beginnings.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Maimonides

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