Iggeret HaRamban: the Ramban’s letter to his son
The Iggeret HaRamban (אגרת הרמב“ן), “Letter of the Ramban,” is a letter that the Ramban (1194–1270) wrote to his son. The letter admonishes his son to live a humble and modest life. At the conclusion he instructs his son to read the letter at least once a week and to incorporate its teachings into his life.
Quick facts
| Title | Iggeret HaRamban (“Letter of the Ramban”) |
| Author | Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman (Ramban, Nachmanides) |
| Written | 1267, in Acre (according to Sefaria) |
| First printing | Venice, 1579 (according to Sefaria) |
| Addressee | His son |
Alternative title
Wikipedia lists among the Ramban’s works an Iggeret HaMusar (“ethical letter”) addressed to his son. We have not confirmed that it is the same text, so this note rests only on Sefaria’s entry.
Frequently asked questions
To whom was it addressed?
To his son.
What does he ask at the end?
That he read it at least once a week and incorporate its teachings into his life.
Sources
- Iggeret HaRamban, entry on Sefaria
- Nahmanides, reference article (English Wikipedia)