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Ritba (Rabbi Yom Tov Ishbili)
Ritba's chief fame rests on his commentaries to the Talmud.
Israel Zangwill
Writer expressed the struggles of a modern Jew trying to straddle two worlds.
Radbaz (Rabbi David Ben Zimra)
Talmud scholar, Kabbalist and longtime chief rabbi of Egypt.
Writing a Will
The Rabbis interpret a will as an elaborate gift, making it permissible within Jewish law.
Widows in Jewish Tradition
The Torah tells us to protect widows--but not all Jewish authorities recommend marrying them.