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Genesis Creation, the beginning of mankind, and stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs. Exodus The Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt, miraculous redemption, the giving of the Torah, and building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Leviticus Laws of sacrificial worship in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), ritual purity, and other topics like agriculture, ethics, and holidays. Numbers Wanderings of the Israelites in the desert, census, rebellion, spies and war, interspersed with laws. Deuteronomy Moses’ final speeches, recalling events of the desert, reviewing old laws, introducing new ones, and calling for faithfulness to God.

The Rambam, known in English as Moses Maimonides, and in Hebrew as משה בן מימון (Moshe ben Maimon), was a preeminent medieval Jewish philosopher, astronomer, and one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages. Born in Córdoba, Spain, on March 30, 1135, he later settled in Egypt, where he became the head of the Jewish community. His works span Jewish law, philosophy, and medicine, reflecting his comprehensive knowledge and versatility. Maimonides' most renowned works include "Mishneh Torah" (משנה תורה), a monumental code of Jewish law, and "The Guide for the Perplexed" (מורה נבוכים), a philosophical treatise reconciling Aristotelian philosophy with biblical theology. He also wrote medical treatises and commentaries on the Talmud. His contributions have left a lasting mark on Jewish thought and law. Maimonides passed away on December 12, 1204, in Fustat, Egypt, and his legacy continues to be revered by scholars across the world. הרמב"ם, הידוע באנגלית כמשה מימונידס, ובעברית כמשה בן מימון, היה פילוסוף יהודי מוביל בימי הביניים, אסטרונום, ואחד מהמלומדים והמשפיעים ביותר בתורה בימי הביניים. נולד בקורדובה, ספרד, ב-30 במרץ 1135, ובהמשך התיישב במצרים, שם הפך לראש הקהילה היהודית. כתביו כוללים תחומים של הלכה יהודית, פילוסופיה ורפואה, ומשקפים את ידיעותיו הרחבות ורב-גוניותיו.