Understanding Hazal

A New Translation and Annotation of Rabbenu Avraham ben HaRambam's Treatise on Aggada and Midrash from Da'at Press.

Read the Rabbinic approbations and more information: www.daat.press/understanding

The Midrashim and Aggadot of our Sages are profound interpretations and narratives that can only be understood and appreciated by those trained to unpack them. This new English translation of Rabbenu Avraham Ben HaRambam's guide to understanding the words of our Sages is now available alongside an elegantly typeset Hebrew translation, and annotated with fascinating insights and sources from Ḥakhamim throughout the generations. This unique guide written by a key figure of the Geonic-Sepharadi tradition endeavours to enhance your study of Talmud, and your understanding of Ḥazal.

RABBINIC APPROBATIONS

DAYAN OFER LIVNAT, THE SEPHARDI BETH DIN OF THE UK:
This work is unparalleled in shedding light on the approach of Rabbenu Avraham and HaRambam, and is especially important when considering the developments of science, and the religious confrontation that constantly arises.

DAYAN ELIYAHU BEN HAIM, AV BETH DIN, MEKOR HAIM, NEW YORK:
This is a crucial book in order to educate oneself in learning the Aggadot of our Rabbanim in the correct manner.

DAYAN ELIYAHU ABERGEL, ROSH BETH DIN, RABBINICAL COURT OF JERUSALEM
Rabbi Berdugo has done everything in good sense and with knowledge.

RABBI YOCHANAN ZWEIG, ROSH HAYESHIVA, BAIS MOSHE CHAIM
I would highly recommend this Sefer as a worthwhile read. Rabbi Berdugo's erudition clearly is evident.

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