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Understanding Hazal
Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo
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.
Reviews and Approbations
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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.
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DAYAN ELIYAHU ABERGEL, ROSH BETH DIN, RABBINICAL COURT OF JERUSALEM
Rabbi Berdugo has done everything in good sense and with knowledge.
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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.
About the Author - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo
Born and raised in South Florida, Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo studied at Yeshivat Beth Moshe Chaim (Talmudic University) in Miami Beach and recieved his semikha under the auspices of its Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yochanan Moshe Zweig, SHELIT"A. While further studying in New York, Rabbi Berdugo received his Yoreh Yoreh from Rabbi Eliyahu Ben Haim, Rosh Yeshiva and Av Bet Din of BaDas Mekor Haim, Queens, New York, followed by a Qabalah in shehița and in lung-checking.
Following in the path of the illustrious Rabbanim of the Berdugo family, Rabbi Berdugo has written much on Halakha and has authored his own responsa covering a variety of topics. With a great admiration for the Hakhamim of Sepharad, Rabbi Berdugo has a passion in the translation and promulgation of their works.
Currently residing in Miami Beach, Florida, Rabbi Berdugo served as the Rosh Kollel of the Bal Harbour Kollel and is pursuing his Dayanut qualification through the Eretz Hemdah Institute of Jerusalem and Montefiore Endowment.