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Rambam — Thirteen Principles
The Rambam's articulation of the foundational principles of Jewish belief, set in his introduction to Perek Chelek. Short, dense, standard reading for any serious learner.
Open Rambam — Thirteen Principles on Sefaria ↗
Where to begin
- Mishnah Sanhedrin 10:1 ↗The Mishnah at which the Rambam set his introduction (Perek Chelek).
Source links open at sefaria.org. The text lives there; Ryzowy only orients you toward it.
Questions to bring a rabbi about this text
- Should I read the Thirteen Principles alone or with a commentary?
- How do I think about the principles in their original halachic context?
- What should I do if a principle feels difficult to me right now?
Return to the first shelf → or read alongside the Return Path → and questions for a rabbi →.