Did the Rambam Believe in the Supernatural?

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Many people assume the Rambam completely rejected the supernatural and did not believe in shedim (demons), but this is a common misunderstanding. In this video, Rabbi Yaron Reuven addresses the reality behind the Rambam’s perspective on shedim, kishuf (witchcraft), and supernatural phenomena. Learn the real reason why the Rambam chose to focus his writings strictly on practical, bottom-line Halacha. Rabbi Reuven says, demons are mentioned in multiple places in the Written and Oral Torah. To not believe in demons would be to deny the Torah, which Rambam says, is heresy against the one of the 13 Principles of Faith. The Rambam was referring to one specific type of Mazzik in Eretz Yisrael, not that they don't exist anywhere. As for witchcraft, some is simply sleight of hand or just superstition, but some is real Kishuf that is punishable by death during the times of the Sanhedrin. Rabbi Reuven says, it's important that a person learns Torah from someone that is educated and to draw from all the relevant sources in order to arrive at the truth. Full Shiur: Stump The Rabbi 282 - https://youtu.be/-CY5fAWRBTY Want to support our KIRUV work? Please partner with us to help Am Yisrael keep Shabbat and more! https://www.beezrathashem.org/donate Rabbi Yaron Reuven's short Torah Clips channel – Please Share The Video To Help Others Do TeShuva. AI RABBI by BeEzrat HaShem Inc. https://www.AIRabbi.org Answers To Jewish Torah Life Questions In 30 Languages. Discover Jewish Wisdom at Your Fingertips, Rabbi Reuven's AI Rabbi offers wisdom and guidance in multiple languages, drawing from trusted, reliable sources. #Torah #Jewish #Rambam #RabbiYaronReuven 00:00 Did the Rambam believe in Shedim? 01:24 An interesting Rambam story 07:32 Why Rambam focused on Halacha instead of Mystical teachings 10:32 Rambam on Kishuf (witchcraft) 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:04 Rambam's Supernatural Beliefs 00:01:34 Rambam's Chess Miracle Story 00:07:19 Rambam's Halakhic Approach 00:08:31 Learning Gemara Effectively 00:10:27 Understanding Kishuf & Shedim 00:11:49 Rambam on Lending Interest 00:12:45 Zohar's Impact & Shedim Proof 00:15:17 Upholding Jewish Identity