On This Day in Jewish History: Tevet 20, 4965
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#onthisday, 4965 (1204 CE), one of the greatest Jewish philosophers, Torah scholars, and contributor to Jewish thought, and modern medicine – Moshe ben Maimon (Rambam / Maimonides) – passes away in Fustat, Egypt (modern day Cairo). His remains would be taken to Israel and per his wish, Rambam would be buried in Tiberias where his tomb can be visited to this day.
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Swipe to learn more about his incredible life and details of some his work both in worlds of Torah and medicine / health.
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