Sages & Scholars

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Ritba (Rabbi Yom Tov Ishbili)

Ritba's chief fame rests on his commentaries to the Talmud.

Hai Gaon

Head of the school of Pumbedita during the Geonic Age.

Zechariah Frankel

German rabbi and scholar whose work paved the way for the emergence of the Conservative movement.

Dov Baer of Lubavitch

Hasidic scholar wrote extensively on the mystical mind.

Joseph Albo and Judaism’s 3 Principles

The 15th century Spanish rabbi is best known for his Sefer Ha'ikkarim, Book of Principles.

The Thirteen Principles of Faith

Maimonides' theological principles were never unanimously embraced.

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz

First scholar in 1,000 years to author a full commentary on the Talmud.

The Ari: Rabbi Isaac Luria

A central figure in the development of Jewish mysticism, Luria died at 38 and left behind no significant writings.

Maimonides’ Medical Writings

Considered by many to be the most influential Jewish thinker of all time, Moses Maimonides inspired passionate followers and equally ...

Philanthropist Charles Feeney, Maimonides and Anonymous Giving

I recently read an article in the New York Times about Charles F. Feeney, whom the headline calls the “James Bond ...

(Thanks)giving — A Thanksgiving for the Rest of the Year

Happy Thanksgiving! For many, Thanksgiving gathers us with family and friends, inviting us to reflect gratefully on our blessings. For ...

Passover and Questions for All

As Passover draws to a close this weekend, I’m thinking about two things: a pizza binge on Friday night and ...

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