Analysis of Halakha and the Thought of the Rema
Автор: אברהם גולדשטיין
Загружено: 2025-12-06
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These sources discuss the central figure of Rabbi Moshe Isserles (the Rema), known as the decisive halakhic authority of Ashkenazi Jewry thanks to his glosses on the Shulchan Arukh, known as “the Mapah.” The main controversy addressed is the long-standing debate over the ultimate purpose of Torah study. The Rema shaped a model that stood in contrast to the intellectual approach of the Rambam, who prioritized philosophy and intellectual attainment. The Rema grounded the Ashkenazi paradigm by placing halakhic study—especially the laws of Issur ve-Heter—as the highest form of spiritual fulfillment, while determining that other forms of wisdom may be studied only “incidentally” and in a secondary manner.
However, the sources emphasize that the Rema himself was both a kabbalist and a philosopher who authored a major philosophical-theological work, Torat HaOlah, a unique composition that integrates Kabbalah and philosophy. This book offers a deep internal interpretation of matters related to the Temple and the sacrificial order, serving as a window into his broad worldview, which balances different realms of thought.
The Rema’s legacy—emphasizing absolute commitment to halakha alongside a measured openness to broader thought—continues to shape the world of yeshivot to this day.
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