• Episode 85: Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo "The Legacy of Rabbeinu Avraham Ben HaRambam"
• Join us for a captivating episode as we spotlight Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo's important book, "Understanding Ḥazal," which offers an English translation of Rabbeinu Avraham Ben HaRambam's guide to deciphering the words of our Sages. This meticulously crafted guide, complete with an elegantly typeset Hebrew translation, is enriched with insights from Ḥakhamim throughout the generations. Discover why Rabbi Berdugo believes that now, more than ever, understanding the teachings of our Sages is crucial, particularly in the face of scrutiny from academia, atheists, and other skeptics. Reflecting on his personal journey to Torah observance, Rabbi Berdugo sheds light on the challenges confronting the current generation and how the classical Geonic-Sepharadi tradition can serve as a formidable defense against modern assaults on Judaism. In this enlightening conversation, we uncover the significance of properly grasping Aggadah and its potential role in elevating the next generation of Torah study.
*This episode is dedicated to the neshama of Meir ben Moshe a'h - Abdolrahim Ilian, the late father of our dear friend, Rod Ilian.
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• Bio: Born and raised in South Florida, Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo studied at Yeshivat Beth Moshe Chaim (Talmudic University) in Miami Beach and received his semikha under the auspices of its Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yochanan Moshe Zweig. While further studying in New York, Rabbi Berdugo received his Yoreh Yoreh from Rabbi Eliyahu Ben Haim, Rosh Yeshiva and Av Bet Din of BaDas Mekor Haim, Queens, New York, followed by a Qabalah in shehița and in lung-checking. Following in the path of the illustrious Rabbanim of the Berdugo family, Rabbi Berdugo has written much on Halakha and has authored his own responsa covering a variety of topics. With a great admiration for the Hakhamim of Sepharad, Rabbi Berdugo has a passion for the translation and promulgation of their works. Currently residing in Miami Beach, Florida, Rabbi Berdugo served as the Rosh Kollel of the Bal Harbour Kollel and is pursuing his Dayanut qualification through the Eretz Hemdah Institute of Jerusalem and Montefiore Endowment.
• Get his incredible book here: www.daat.press/understanding
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