Shalom! In this video, I’m holding the Mishna Torah, the monumental work of the great Rabbi Maimonides (the Rambam). This multivolume masterpiece compiles all the laws of the Torah, serving as a definitive guide to Jewish law.
One of the powerful teachings found in the Mishna Torah states that a Jew should live in the Land of Israel in all generations—even in a city surrounded by Gentiles—rather than reside outside of Israel, even in a predominantly Jewish community. The Rambam is not just stating law; he is expressing God’s will—that the Jewish people should dwell in the Holy Land.
Let’s explore the significance of this profound teaching and what it means for us today!