Just after Gimmel Tammuz 5780, as the new cycle of Limmud HaRambam was about to begin, a few Shluchim gathered together to launch an initiative that would promote the daily study of 3 Prakim Rambam per day.
In no time, Rambam.today was born. A platform (both online and on Whatsapp) offering incredible resources, including both all-english and advanced Shiurim, daily review quizzes and a lineup of renowned talmidei Chachamim, who give a daily Shiur on one Halacha in depth.
The crown jewel of this great project has been the groundbreaking podcast, “Rambam with the Rebbe.”
Each day, Rabbi Yossi Lipskier from Sherman Oaks, CA, presents a concise summary of all the Rebbe’s explanations on the daily Rambam, accompanied by a comprehensive source sheet.
While similar attempts at this have been made in the past, the uniqueness of this project stands out in Rabbi Lipskier’s meticulous research method, where “all” means “all”:
From full-length, edited Sichos, to small tidbits shared on a Sukkos night.
From lessons drawn at children’s rallies and women’s conventions, to obscure footnotes scattered across the over 200 published volumes of the Rebbe’s Torah.
From entries in the Rebbe’s personal Reshimos, to handwritten notes printed in wedding Teshuros over the years.
Rabbi Lipskier’s work was enthusiastically received by Anash worldwide, especially by leading Rabbonim, Roshei Yeshivos and Shluchim. Many expressed the hope that the source sheets would be organized and printed in a Sefer.
Now, as we approach the 40th Siyum Harambam, to take place on Gimmel Tammuz 5781, that is exactly what’s happening.
Kehot Publication Society, the official publishing house of Chabad-Lubavitch, has graciously agreed to print the Sefer, aptly titled “Otzar Hamelech”, a treasure trove containing over 4,000 pieces of the Rebbe’s commentary on Rambam (click here for a sample draft).
Special thanks to Rabbi Moshe and Ruty Weiss, Shluchim to Sherman Oaks, CA, for their generous grant towards the printing of the Sefer.
With Hashem’s help, the Sefer will be available in stores in time for the Siyum Harambam, on Gimmel Tammuz.
Dedication opportunities are available. If you would like to honor or memorialize a relative, friend or loved one in this monumental Sefer, please reach out by email to otzarhamelech@gmail.com.
You can also support this incredible work by sending smaller donations via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal to otzarhamelech@gmail.com.
To receive the Rambam Resources daily, please Whatsapp: +18188260851.
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