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This dictionary is meant to be used as a quick reference to lookup the names of Rabbis, the time and place they lived, and the books they authored.  
This dictionary is meant to be used as a quick reference to lookup the names of Rabbis, the time and place they lived, and the books they authored.  
==Titles of Books==
==Titles of Books==
;Aruch Hashulchan
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; Achiezer
: Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940). Ashkenazi posek and talmudic scholar in Lithuania and one of the biggest leaders of his generation. author of responsa Achiezer
 
; Aruch Hashulchan
: Rabbi Yechiel Michel Halevi Epstein (1829-1908). He was a community rabbi and a posek in Novardok, Lithuania.  
: Rabbi Yechiel Michel Halevi Epstein (1829-1908). He was a community rabbi and a posek in Novardok, Lithuania.  
; Avnei Nezer
: Rabbi Avraham Borenstein (1838-1910). A leading ashkenazi posek in Poland, founder of the Socatchover Chassidus, author of Sh"t Avnei Nezer, a set of halachic responsa, and Eglei Tal, a book on the 39 Melachot of [[shabbat]]. Father of the Shem Mishmuel
; Az Nidberu
: Rabbi Binyomin Zilber (1906-2008), ashkenazi posek and member of the Moetzet Gedolei Hatorah in Bnei Brak, Israel. Author of Sh"t Az Nidberu (14 volumes), Brit Olam on [[Shabbat]] (6 volumes), Beit Baruch on the Chayei Adam (3 volumes) and more.


; Bach
; Bach
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; Baer Heitev
; Baer Heitev
: Rabbi Yehuda Ashkenazi (1730-1770), Rabbi in Germany, author of Baer Heitev on SA OC and EH.  
: Rabbi Yehuda Ashkenazi (1730-1770), Rabbi in Germany, is the author of Baer Heitev on SA OC and EH.
 
; Banim Chavivim
: Rabbi Eliyahu HaLevi Yannay (contemporary), Rabbi in Lakewood, NJ, is the author of Banim Chavivim.


; Beer Moshe
; Beer Moshe
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; Beur Hagra
; Beur Hagra
: Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna, the Gra (1720-1797), Lithuanian talmid chacham. Author of aderet eliyahu on torah, beur hagra on SA, Haghot hagra on gemara.   
: Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna, the Gra (1720-1797), Lithuanian talmid chacham. Author of aderet eliyahu on torah, beur hagra on SA, Haghot hagra on gemara.   
; Birkat Hashem
: Rabbi Moshe Halevi (1961-2001), major Sephardic posek in Israel, author of Menuchat Ahava on halachot of [[Shabbat]], Milveh Hashem on the laws of loans, as well as Birkat Hashem on halachot of [[Berachot]].
; Chacham Tzvi
: Rabbi Tzvi Hersh ben Yaakov Ashkenazi (1656-1718), ashkenazic rabbi who served as rabbi in many different communities including sephardic ones in Germany, Poland, England and Amsterdam, father of Rav Yaakov Emden, author of responsa Chacham Tzvi.


; Chatam Sofer
; Chatam Sofer
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; Chavot Daat
; Chavot Daat
: Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum of Lisa (1759-1832). Rav in Lissa, Poland. Author of the Chavot Daat on Yoreh Deah, the Netivot Hamishpat on Choshen Mishpat, the Torat Gittin on Even Haezer, and the Mekor Chaim and Derech Chaim on Orach Chaim. Grandson of the Chacham Tzvi.  
: Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum of Lisa (1759-1832). Rav in Lissa, Poland. Author of the Chavot Daat on Yoreh Deah, the Netivot Hamishpat on Choshen Mishpat, the Torat Gittin on Even Haezer, and the Mekor Chaim and Derech Chaim on Orach Chaim. Grandson of the Chacham Tzvi.  
; Chazon Ish
: Rabbi Avraham Yishaya Karelitz (1878-1953), born in Belarus but emigrated to Israel, one of the leaders of the Charedi movement in Bnei Brak, author of Chazon Ish on Shulchan Aruch, brother-in-law of the Steipler Gaon.
; Chazon Ovadia
: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef (1920-2013), born in Iraq lives in Israel, former sephardic chief rabbi of Israel, one of the foremost sephardic halachia authorities, author of Sh"t Yechave Daat, Sh"t Yabia Omer, both halachic responsa and Chazon Ovadia with halachot of [[Shabbat]] and the [[holidays]]. Father of Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and Rabbi David Yosef


; Chelkat Mechokek
; Chelkat Mechokek
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; Chida
; Chida
: Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai ben Isaac Zerachia (1724 – 1806) was a Jerusalem born Sephardic rabbinical scholar. He is the author of Machzik Bracha, Birkei Yosef, Shem HaGedolim and many other books.
: Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai ben Isaac Zerachia (1724 – 1806) was a Jerusalem born Sephardic rabbinical scholar. He is the author of Machzik Bracha, Birkei Yosef, [[Shem HaGedolim]] and many other books.
 
; Children in Halacha
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha
 
; Eglei Tal
: Rabbi Avraham Borenstein (1838-1910). A leading ashkenazi posek in Poland, founder of the Socatchover Chassidus, author of Sh"t Avnei Nezer, a set of halachic responsa, and Eglei Tal, a book on the 39 Melachot of [[shabbat]]. Father of the Shem Mishmuel
 
; Eliya Rabbah
: Rabbi Eliya Shapira (1660-1712), rabbi in Prague, author of Eliya Rabba, a commentary on Orach Chaim of Shulchan Aruch and Eliyahu Zuta, commentary on the Levush.
 
; Eliyahu Zuta
: Rabbi Eliya Shapira (1660-1712), rabbi in Prague, author of Eliya Rabba, a commentary on Orach Chaim of Shulchan Aruch and Eliyahu Zuta, commentary on the Levush.
 
; Emek Bracha
: Rabbi Aryeh Pomaronchik (1908 - 1942), student of the Brisker Rav, wrote a sefer of chiddusim called Emek Bracha.
 
; Halacha Brurah
: Rabbi David Yosef (1957- ), sephardic posek in Yerushalayim. The author of Halacha Brurah, a commentary on Shulchan Aruch, Torat Hamoadim, on the laws of the [[holidays]] and Torat Hatahara, on the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Son of Chacham Ovadia Yosef and brother of Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef
 
; Halichos Bas Yisrael
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Fuchs, contemporary ashkenazi posek in Israel, the author of Halichos Bas Yisrael, a woman's guide to Jewish observance, Halichot Bein Adam Lachavero, on the laws between man and his fellow, Halichot haKashrut, on the laws related to [[kashrut]], and [[Tefilla]] Kihilchita, on the laws of [[Tefilla]].
 
; Halichot Bein Adam Lachavero
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Fuchs, contemporary ashkenazi posek in Israel, the author of Halichos Bas Yisrael, a woman's guide to Jewish observance, Halichot Bein Adam Lachavero, on the laws between man and his fellow, Halichot haKashrut, on the laws related to [[kashrut]], and [[Tefilla]] Kihilchita, on the laws of [[Tefilla]].
; Halichot Hakashrut
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Fuchs, contemporary ashkenazi posek in Israel, the author of Halichos Bas Yisrael, a woman's guide to Jewish observance, Halichot Bein Adam Lachavero, on the laws between man and his fellow, Halichot haKashrut, on the laws related to [[kashrut]], and [[Tefilla]] Kihilchita, on the laws of [[Tefilla]].


; Hamoadim Bihalacha
; Hamoadim Bihalacha
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; Iggerot Moshe
; Iggerot Moshe
: Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), Lithuanian Rav who became one of the leading authorities of his generation in North America, author of Sh"t Iggerot Moshe, Dibrot Moshe on Gemara, and Darash Moshe on the Torah.  
: Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), Lithuanian Rav who became one of the leading authorities of his generation in North America, author of Sh"t Iggerot Moshe, Dibrot Moshe on Gemara, and Darash Moshe on the Torah.  
; Kaf Hachayim (Sofer)
: Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer (1870-1939), sephardic rav and posek, born in Baghdad and moved to Israel, author of a halachic work called Kaf Hachayim, set up as a commentary to Shulchan Aruch. 
; Kaf Hachaim (Palachi)
: Rabbi Chaim Palachi (1788-1869), sephardic rabbi from Turkey, author of many sefarim, most famously the Kaf Hachaim.


; Kessef Mishne
; Kessef Mishne
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; Kitzur Shulchan Aruch
; Kitzur Shulchan Aruch
: Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886), Hungarian posek and rabbi in Ungvar, author of the Kitzur S"A.  
: Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886), Hungarian posek and rabbi in Ungvar, author of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.  


; Kitzur Shulchan Aruch of Rabbi Rafael Baruch Toledano  
; Kitzur Shulchan Aruch of Rabbi Rafael Baruch Toledano  
: Rabbi Rafael Baruch Toledano (1890 - 1970) was the Rabbi of Meknes, Morocco and author of a compendium of Sephardic Halacha and Moroccan minhagim in a book titled Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.  
: Rabbi Rafael Baruch Toledano (1890 - 1970) was the Rabbi of Meknes, Morocco and author of a compendium of Sephardic Halacha and Moroccan minhagim in a book titled Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.  


; Lechem Mishneh
; Laws of Daily Living
: Rabbi Avraham de Boton (1545-1588), author of lechem Mishneh on the Rambam, Rav in Salonica, Greece.  
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha
 
; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha
 
; Laws of [[Yom Tov]]
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha
 
; [[Lechem Mishneh]]
: Rabbi Avraham de Boton (1545-1588), author of [[lechem Mishneh]] on the Rambam, Rav in Salonica, Greece.  


; Machatzit Hashekel
; Machatzit Hashekel
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; Magen Avraham
; Magen Avraham
: Rabbi Avraham Gombiner Halevi (1637-1683), Rav in poland, author of Magen Avraham on SA OC.  
: Rabbi Avraham Gombiner Halevi (1637-1683), Rav in poland, author of Magen Avraham on SA OC.  
; Maharam Shick
: Rabbi Moshe Shick (1807-1879), Rosh Yeshiva and Rabbi in Hungary, author of Sh"t Maharam Shick as well as Chiddushim on Gemara and the Torah.
; Melamed Leho'il
: Rabbi David Tzvi Hoffman (1843-1921), Rabbi in Germany, author of Sh"t Melamed Leho'il.


; Menuchat Ahava
; Menuchat Ahava
: Rabbi Moshe Halevi (1961-2001), major Sephardic posek in Israel, author of Menuchat Ahava on halachot of Shabbat as well as Birkat Hashem on halachot of Berachot.
: Rabbi Moshe Halevi (1961-2001), major Sephardic posek in Israel, author of Menuchat Ahava on halachot of [[Shabbat]], Milveh Hashem on the laws of loans, as well as Birkat Hashem on halachot of [[Berachot]].
 
; Milveh Hashem
: Rabbi Moshe Halevi (1961-2001), major Sephardic posek in Israel, author of Menuchat Ahava on halachot of [[Shabbat]], Milveh Hashem on the laws of loans, as well as Birkat Hashem on halachot of [[Berachot]].


; Minchat Shlomo
; Minchat Shlomo
: Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (1910-1995), one of the leading halachic authorities of his generation, Rosh Yeshiva of Kol Torah in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Minchat Shlomo, Minchat Shlomo on gemara, Meorei Esh on electricity in Halacha, Maadanei Eretz on agricultural halacha. His rulings are predominantly quoted in Halichot Shlomo, Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchita and Nishmat Avraham.
: [[Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach]] (1910-1995), one of the leading Ashkenazic halachic authorities of his generation, Rosh Yeshiva of Kol Torah in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Minchat Shlomo, Minchat Shlomo on gemara, Meorei Esh on electricity in Halacha, Maadanei Eretz on agricultural halacha. His rulings are predominantly quoted in Halichot Shlomo, Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchita and Nishmat Avraham.


; Minchat Yitzchak
; Minchat Yitzchak
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss (1902-1989), dayan and posek, Rav and Av Beit Din in Romania, then in Manchester, England. Headed the Eidah Charedis in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Minchat Yitzchak.  
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss (1902-1989), ashkenaz dayan and posek, Rav and Av Beit Din in Romania, then in Manchester, England. Headed the Eidah Charedis in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Minchat Yitzchak.  


; Mishna Brurah
; Mishna Brurah
: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1838 – 1933), known popularly as The Chofetz Chaim from his book on the laws of Lashon Hara, was an influential Lithuanian Rabbi, author of the Mishna Brurah as well as the Beur Halacha which is in more detail and the Shaar Hatziyun which quotes sources
: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1838 – 1933), known popularly as The Chofetz Chaim from his book on the laws of [[Lashon Hara]], was an influential Lithuanian Rabbi, author of the Mishna Brurah as well as the Beur Halacha which is in more detail and the Shaar Hatziyun which quotes sources


; Mishne Lamelech
; Mishne Lamelech
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; Mishpatei Uziel
; Mishpatei Uziel
: Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Chai Uziel (1880-1953), sephardic chief Rabbi of Israel from 1939-1954, author of Sh"t Mishpatei Uziel, and Shaarei Uziel.  
: Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Chai Uziel (1880-1953), sephardic chief Rabbi of Israel from 1939-1954, author of Sh"t Mishpatei Uziel, and Shaarei Uziel.  
; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha


; Noda Biyehuda
; Noda Biyehuda
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; Pitchei Teshuva
; Pitchei Teshuva
: Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Eisenstadt (1813-1868), Rabbi in Utian, Russia.  
: Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Eisenstadt (1813-1868), Rabbi in Utian, Russia. Author of Pitchei Teshuva on YD, CM, and EH as well as on the sefer, Gittin Ve’chalitza, and Nachalat Shiva on works of early Acharonim.  


; Pri Chadash
; Pri Chadash
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; Pri Megadim
; Pri Megadim
: Rabbi Yosef Teomim (1727-1792), Galician Rabbi, Author of Pri Megadim: Mishbetzot Zahav on the Taz, Eshel Avraham on the Magen Avraham, and Siftei Daat on the Shach. Also author of Porat Yosef on yevamot and ketubot as well as ginat veradim on gemara.  
: Rabbi Yosef Teomim (1727-1792), Galician Rabbi, Author of Pri Megadim: Mishbetzot Zahav on the Taz, Eshel Avraham on the Magen Avraham, and Siftei Daat on the Shach. Also author of Porat Yosef on yevamot and ketubot as well as ginat veradim on gemara.  
; Radiance of [[Shabbos]]
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha


; Rama
; Rama
: Rabbi Moshe Isserles (1525-1572), Rabbi in Cracow, Poland, major ashkenazic halachic authority. Author of Darkei Moshe on the Tur, Sh"t Harama a set of responsa, and most famously the haghot on the SA.  
: Rabbi Moshe Isserles (1525-1572), Rabbi in Cracow, Poland, major ashkenazic halachic authority. Author of Darkei Moshe on the Tur, Sh"t Harama a set of responsa, and most famously the haghot on the SA.  
; Rashba
: Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet (1235-1310), one of the foremost Sephardic Rishonim in Spain, known as the Rashba, the acronym of his name, author of commentary on the Gemara Chiddushei Harashba, Torat Habayit on laws of [[kashrut]], and of a set of Responsa.
; Rif
: Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi (1013-1103), one of the earliest Sephardic rishonim and halachic deciders, known by the acronym of his name, Rif, author of Halachot published in the back of the gemaras.
; Rivivot Ephraim
: Rabbi Ephraim Greenblatt (1932-2004), grew up and passed away in Yerushalayim but was a prominent ashkenazi posek and leader in Memphis. Author of Sh"t Rivivot Ephraim, responsa on many different topics in contemporary halacha.
; Rosh
: Rabbi Asher ben Yechiel (1250-1327), often referred to by the acronym of his name, Rosh, one of the more prominent Ashkenazic Rishonim,  born in Germany, died in Spain, author of commentary published in the back of the gemaras, father of the Tur.


; Salmat Chaim
; Salmat Chaim
: Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld (1848-1932), Chief Rabbi of Yerushalayim, founder of Eidah Hacharedis, author of Sh"t Salmat Chaim.  
: Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld (1848-1932), ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Yerushalayim, founder of Eidah Hacharedis, author of Sh"t Salmat Chaim.  
 
; Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha


; Shaagas Aryeh
; Shaagas Aryeh
: Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginzberg (1695-1785), Lithuanian Rav and author of Sh"t Shaagas Aryeh.
: Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginzberg (1695-1785), Lithuanian Rav and author of responsa, Sh"t Shaagas Aryeh; Turei Even, a commentary on Masechet Rosh Hashana, Chagiga and Megilla; Gevurat Ari on Masechet Taanit


; Shaare Teshuva
; Shaare Teshuva
: Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Margaliot (Mid 18th century-1818). Polish Rabbi most famous for his commentary on the Shulchan Aruch called Shaare Teshuva.  
: Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Margaliot (Mid 18th century-1818). Polish Rabbi most famous for his commentary on the Shulchan Aruch called Shaare Teshuva.  
; [[Shabbos]] Home
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha
; [[Shabbos]] Kitchen
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha


; Shach
; Shach
: Rabbi Shabbtai Hacohen (1621-1663), author of the Shach, the Siftei Kohen, on SA YD and CM. Was forced to leave Vilna due to persecution and.
: Rabbi Shabbtai Hacohen (1621-1663), author of the Shach, the Siftei Kohen, on SA YD and CM. Was forced to leave Vilna due to persecution and.
; [[Shevet Halevi]]
: Rabbi Shmuel Wosner Halevi (b. 1913), ashkenazic posek in Bnei Brak in Israel, born in Vienna, author of Sh"t [[Shevet Halevi]], a set of halachic of responsa.


; Shulchan Aruch
; Shulchan Aruch
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: Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady (1745 – 1812), was the first Rebbe of Chabad and author of Shulchan Aruch HaRav and the Tanya.
: Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady (1745 – 1812), was the first Rebbe of Chabad and author of Shulchan Aruch HaRav and the Tanya.


; Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata
; Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchata
: Rabbi Yehoshua Yeshaya Neuwirth (1935-), posek in Yerushalayim, author of Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata on the laws of Shabbat and Yom Tov.  
: Rabbi Yehoshua Yeshaya Neuwirth (1935 - 2013), ashkenazic posek in Yerushalayim, author of Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchata on the laws of [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]].  


; Sma
; Sma
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; Taz
; Taz
: Rabbi David Halevi (1586-1667), Rav and Rosh Yeshiva in Poland, author of Taz, the Turei Zahav, on SA, son-in-law of the Bach.
: Rabbi David Halevi (1586-1667), Rav and Rosh Yeshiva in Poland, author of Taz, the Turei Zahav, on SA, son-in-law of the Bach.
; [[Tefilla]] Kihilchita
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Fuchs, contemporary ashkenazi posek in Israel, the author of Halichos Bas Yisrael, a woman's guide to Jewish observance, Halichot Bein Adam Lachavero, on the laws between man and his fellow, Halichot haKashrut, on the laws related to [[kashrut]], and [[Tefilla]] Kihilchita, on the laws of [[Tefilla]].
; Torat Hamoadim
: Rabbi David Yosef (1957- ), sephardic posek in Yerushalayim. The author of Halacha Brurah, a commentary on Shulchan Aruch, Torat Hamoadim, on the laws of the [[holidays]] and Torat Hatahara, on the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Son of Chacham Ovadia Yosef and brother of Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef
; Torat Hatahara
: Rabbi David Yosef (1957- ), sephardic posek in Yerushalayim. The author of Halacha Brurah, a commentary on Shulchan Aruch, Torat Hamoadim, on the laws of the [[holidays]] and Torat Hatahara, on the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Son of Chacham Ovadia Yosef and brother of Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef
; Turei Even
: Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginzberg (1695-1785), Lithuanian Rav and author of responsa, Sh"t Shaagas Aryeh; Turei Even, a commentary on Masechet Rosh Hashana, Chagiga and Megilla; Gevurat Ari on Masechet Taanit
; Tzitz Eliezer
: Rabbi Eliezer Waldenberg (1915-2006), ashkenazic posek and dayan in Yerushalayim, posek of Shaare Tzedek hospital in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Tzitz Eliezer, a set of halachic responsa.


; Yaarot Dvash
; Yaarot Dvash
: Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz (1690-1764), Rabbi in Germany, author of Yaarot Devash, Kreti U'pleti on YD, Urim Vitumim on CM.  
: Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz (1690-1764), Rabbi in Germany, author of Yaarot Devash, Kreti U'pleti on YD, Urim Vitumim on CM.  
; Yabia Omer
: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef (1920-2013), born in Iraq lives in Israel, former sephardic chief rabbi of Israel, one of the foremost sephardic halachia authorities, author of Sh"t Yechave Daat, Sh"t Yabia Omer, both halachic responsa and Chazon Ovadia with halachot of [[Shabbat]] and the [[holidays]]


; Yalkut Yosef  
; Yalkut Yosef  
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef (b. 1952), son of Rav Ovadia Yosef, is the author of Yalkut Yosef, which is a encyclopedic work of Sephardic halacha.
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef (b. 1952), sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, son of Rav Ovadia Yosef and brother of Rabbi David Yosef, is the author of Yalkut Yosef, which is a encyclopedic work of Sephardic halacha.
 
; Yaavetz
: Rabbi Yaakov Emden ben Tzvi (1697-1776), son of Chacham Tzvi, author of Responsa Yaavetz, Mor Uketzia on Shulchan Aruch, and several other sefarim
 
; Yechave Daat
: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef (1920-2013), born in Iraq lives in Israel, former sephardic chief rabbi of Israel, one of the foremost sephardic halachia authorities, author of Sh"t Yechave Daat, Sh"t Yabia Omer, both halachic responsa and Chazon Ovadia with halachot of [[Shabbat]] and the [[holidays]]. Father of Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and Rabbi David Yosef.
 
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==Names of Rabbis==
; Rabbi Akiva Eiger
; Rabbi Akiva Eiger
: Rabbi Akiva Eiger (1761-1837), author of tosfot rabbi akiva eiger on mishnayot, gilyon hashas on the side margin of the traditional gemara, chiddushei rabbi akiva eiger, and three volumes of teshuvot rabbi akiva eiger.  
: Rabbi Akiva Eiger (1761-1837), author of tosfot rabbi akiva eiger on mishnayot, gilyon hashas on the side margin of the traditional gemara, chiddushei rabbi akiva eiger, and three volumes of teshuvot rabbi akiva eiger.  
; Rabbi Asher ben Yechiel
: Rabbi Asher ben Yechiel (1250-1327), often referred to by the acronym of his name, Rosh, one of the more prominent Ashkenazic Rishonim,  born in Germany, died in Spain, author of commentary published in the back of the gemaras, father of the Tur.


; Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginzberg
; Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginzberg
: Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginzberg (1695-1785), Lithuanian Rav and author of Sh"t Shaagas Aryeh.
: Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginzberg (1695-1785), Lithuanian Rav and author of responsa, Sh"t Shaagas Aryeh; Turei Even, a commentary on Masechet Rosh Hashana, Chagiga and Megilla; Gevurat Ari on Masechet Taanit


; Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heller Hakohen
; Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heller Hakohen
: Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heller Hakohen (1745-1813). Author of Ketzot Hachoshen on SA CM, Avnei Miluim on EH and Shev Shamytsa on the gemara. Brother of the Kuntres Hasfekos.  
: Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heller Hakohen (1745-1813). Author of Ketzot Hachoshen on SA CM, Avnei Miluim on EH and Shev Shamytsa on the gemara. Brother of the Kuntres Hasfekos.  
; Rabbi Avraham Borenstein
: Rabbi Avraham Borenstein (1838-1910). A leading ashkenazi posek in Poland, founder of the Socatchover Chassidus, author of Sh"t Avnei Nezer, a set of halachic responsa, and Eglei Tal, a book on the 39 Melachot of [[shabbat]]. Father of the Shem Mishmuel


; Rabbi Avraham Danzig
; Rabbi Avraham Danzig
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; Rabbi Avraham de Boton
; Rabbi Avraham de Boton
: Rabbi Avraham de Boton (1545-1588), author of lechem Mishneh on the Rambam, Rav in Salonica, Greece.  
: Rabbi Avraham de Boton (1545-1588), author of [[lechem Mishneh]] on the Rambam, Rav in Salonica, Greece.  


; Rabbi Avraham Gombiner
; Rabbi Avraham Gombiner
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; Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Eisenstadt
; Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Eisenstadt
: Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Eisenstadt (1813-1868), Rabbi in Utian, Russia. Authored of Pitchei Teshuva on YD, CM, and EH as well as on the sefer, Gittin Ve’chalitza, and Nachalat Shiva on works of early Acharonim.  
: Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Eisenstadt (1813-1868), Rabbi in Utian, Russia. Author of Pitchei Teshuva on YD, CM, and EH as well as on the sefer, Gittin Ve’chalitza, and Nachalat [[Shiva]] on works of early Acharonim.
 
; Rabbi Avraham Yishaya Karelitz
: Rabbi Avraham Yishaya Karelitz (1878-1953), the Chazon Ish, born in Belarus but emigrated to Israel, one of the leaders of the Charedi movement in Bnei Brak, author of Chazon Ish on Shulchan Aruch, brother-in-law of the Steipler Gaon.  


; Rabbi Ben-Zion Abba Shaul
; Rabbi Ben-Zion Abba Shaul
: Rabbi Ben-Zion Abba Shaul (1924-1988), one of the leading sephardic rabbis and halachic authorities of his generation, Rosh Yeshiva of Porat Yosef in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Or Litzion.  
: Rabbi Ben-Zion Abba Shaul (1924-1988), one of the leading sephardic rabbis and halachic authorities of his generation, Rosh Yeshiva of Porat Yosef in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Or Litzion.  


; Rabbi Bez-zion Meir Chai Uziel
; Rabbi Ben-zion Meir Chai Uziel
: Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Chai Uziel (1880-1953), sephardic chief Rabbi of Israel from 1939-1954, author of Sh"t Mishpatei Uziel, and Shaarei Uziel.  
: Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Chai Uziel (1880-1953), sephardic chief Rabbi of Israel from 1939-1954, author of Sh"t Mishpatei Uziel, and Shaarei Uziel.  
; Rabbi Binyomin Zilber
: Rabbi Binyomin Zilber (1906-2008), ashkenazi posek and member of the Moetzet Gedolei Hatorah in Bnei Brak, Israel. Author of Sh"t Az Nidberu (14 volumes), Brit Olam on [[Shabbat]] (6 volumes), Beit Baruch on the Chayei Adam (3 volumes) and more.


; Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Margaliot  
; Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Margaliot  
: Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Margaliot(Mid 18th century-1818). Polish Rabbi most famous for his commentary on the Shulchan Aruch called Shaare Teshuva  
: Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Margaliot (Mid 18th century-1818). Polish Rabbi most famous for his commentary on the Shulchan Aruch called Shaare Teshuva  
 
; Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
: Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940). Ashkenazi posek and talmudic scholar in Lithuania and one of the biggest leaders of his generation. author of responsa Achiezer
 
; Rabbi Chaim Palachi
: Rabbi Chaim Palachi (1788-1869), sephardic rabbi from Turkey, author of many sefarim, most famously the Kaf Hachaim.


; Rabbi Chaim Yosef David
; Rabbi Chaim Yosef David
: Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai ben Isaac Zerachia (1724 – 1806) was a Jerusalem born Sephardic rabbinical scholar. He is the author of Machzik Bracha, Birkei Yosef, Shem HaGedolim and many other books.
: Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai ben Isaac Zerachia (1724 – 1806) was a Jerusalem born Sephardic rabbinical scholar. He is the author of Machzik Bracha, Birkei Yosef, [[Shem HaGedolim]] and many other books.


; Rabbi Chizkiya da Silva
; Rabbi Chizkiya da Silva
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; Rabbi David Halevi
; Rabbi David Halevi
: Rabbi David Halevi (1586-1667), Rav and Rosh Yeshiva in Poland, author of Taz, the Turei Zahav, on SA, son-in-law of the Bach.
: Rabbi David Halevi (1586-1667), Rav and Rosh Yeshiva in Poland, author of Taz, the Turei Zahav, on SA, son-in-law of the Bach.
; Rabbi David Tzvi Hoffman
: Rabbi David Tzvi Hoffman (1843-1921), Rabbi in Germany, author of Sh"t Melamed Leho'il.
; Rabbi David Yosef
: Rabbi David Yosef (1957- ), sephardic posek in Yerushalayim. The author of Halacha Brurah, a commentary on Shulchan Aruch, Torat Hamoadim, on the laws of the [[holidays]] and Torat Hatahara, on the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Son of Chacham Ovadia Yosef and brother of Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef
; Rabbi Eliezer Waldenberg
: Rabbi Eliezer Waldenberg (1915-2006), ashkenazic posek and dayan in Yerushalayim, posek of Shaare Tzedek hospital in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Tzitz Eliezer, a set of halachic responsa.
; Rabbi Eliya Shapira
: Rabbi Eliya Shapira (1660-1712), rabbi in Prague, author of Eliya Rabba, a commentary on Orach Chaim of Shulchan Aruch and Eliyahu Zuta, commentary on the Levush.


; Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna
; Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna
: Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna, the Gra or the Vilna Gaon (1720-1797), Lithuanian talmid chacham. Author of aderet eliyahu on torah, beur hagra on SA, Haghot hagra on gemara.  
: Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna, the Gra or the Vilna Gaon (1720-1797), Lithuanian talmid chacham. Author of aderet eliyahu on torah, beur hagra on SA, Haghot hagra on gemara.  
   
   
; Rabbi Ephraim Greenblatt
: Rabbi Ephraim Greenblatt (1932-2004), grew up and passed away in Yerushalayim but was a prominent ashkenazi posek and leader in Memphis. Author of Sh"t Rivivot Ephraim, responsa on many different topics in contemporary halacha.
; Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon
; Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon
: Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon, the Rambam (1135 - 1204). Born in Spain, was one of the foremost Jewish philosophers with his Moreh Nevuchim. He also wrote a commentary on the Mishnayot as well as a fourteen volume code of law, called Mishne Torah, sometimes referred to as Yad Hachazaka.
: Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon, the Rambam (1135 - 1204). Born in Spain, was one of the foremost Jewish philosophers with his Moreh Nevuchim. He also wrote a commentary on the Mishnayot as well as a fourteen volume code of law, called Mishne Torah, sometimes referred to as Yad Hachazaka.
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; Rabbi Moshe Halevi
; Rabbi Moshe Halevi
: Rabbi Moshe Halevi (1961-2001), major Sephardic posek in Israel, author of Menuchat Ahava on halachot of Shabbat as well as Birkat Hashem on halachot of Berachot.
: Rabbi Moshe Halevi (1961-2001), major Sephardic posek in Israel, author of Menuchat Ahava on halachot of [[Shabbat]], Milveh Hashem on the laws of loans, as well as Birkat Hashem on halachot of [[Berachot]].


; Rabbi Moshe Isserles
; Rabbi Moshe Isserles
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; Rabbi Moshe Lima
; Rabbi Moshe Lima
: Rabbi Moshe Lima (1605-1685), author of chelkat mechokek, commentary on EH, major halachic authority in Lithuania.
: Rabbi Moshe Lima (1605-1685), author of chelkat mechokek, commentary on EH, major halachic authority in Lithuania.
; Rabbi Moshe Shick
: Rabbi Moshe Shick (1807-1879), the Maharam Shick, Rosh Yeshiva and Rabbi in Hungary, author of Sh"t Maharam Shick as well as Chiddushim on Gemara and the Torah.


; Rabbi Moshe Sofer
; Rabbi Moshe Sofer
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; Rabbi Moshe Stern
; Rabbi Moshe Stern
: Rabbi Moshe Stern (1914-1997), also known as the Debrecziner Rav, author of Sh"t Beer Moshe as well as Kuntres HaElectric on the halachic issues of electricity, Rav in Hungary and later moved to New York. Brother of Rav Betzalel Stern
: Rabbi Moshe Stern (1914-1997), also known as the Debrecziner Rav, author of Sh"t Beer Moshe as well as Kuntres HaElectric on the halachic issues of electricity, Rav in Hungary and later moved to New York. Brother of Rav Betzalel Stern
; Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef (1920-2013), born in Iraq lives in Israel, former sephardic chief rabbi of Israel, one of the foremost sephardic halachic authorities, author of Sh"t Yechave Daat, Sh"t Yabia Omer, both halachic responsa and Chazon Ovadia with halachot of [[Shabbat]] and the [[holidays]]. Father of Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and Rabbi David Yosef


; Rabbi Rafael Baruch Toledano  
; Rabbi Rafael Baruch Toledano  
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; Rabbi Shabbtai Hacohen
; Rabbi Shabbtai Hacohen
: Rabbi Shabbtai Hacohen (1621-1663), author of the Shach, the Siftei Kohen, on SA YD and CM. Was forced to leave Vilna due to persecution at the hands of the Cossacks.
: Rabbi Shabbtai Hacohen (1621-1663), author of the Shach, the Siftei Kohen, on SA YD and CM. Was forced to leave Vilna due to persecution at the hands of the Cossacks.
; Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet
: Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet (1235-1310), one of the foremost Sephardic Rishonim in Spain, known as the Rashba, the acronym of his name, author of commentary on the Gemara Chiddushei Harashba, Torat Habayit on laws of [[kashrut]], and of a set of Responsa.


; Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried
; Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried
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: Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Zevin (1888-1978), founder and chief editor of Encyclopedia Talmudit, born in Europe but moved to Israel, author of Hamoadim Biahalacha and Latorah Vilamoaadim.  
: Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Zevin (1888-1978), founder and chief editor of Encyclopedia Talmudit, born in Europe but moved to Israel, author of Hamoadim Biahalacha and Latorah Vilamoaadim.  


; Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach  
; [[Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach]]
: Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (1910-1995), one of the leading halachic authorities of his generation, Rosh Yeshiva of Kol Torah in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Minchat Shlomo, Minchat Shlomo on gemara, Meorei Esh on electricity in Halacha, Maadanei Eretz on agricultural halacha. His rulings are predominantly quoted in Halichot Shlomo, Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchita and Nishmat Avraham.
: [[Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach]] (1910-1995), one of the leading ashkenazic halachic authorities of his generation, Rosh Yeshiva of Kol Torah in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Minchat Shlomo, Minchat Shlomo on gemara, Meorei Esh on electricity in Halacha, Maadanei Eretz on agricultural halacha. His rulings are predominantly quoted in Halichot Shlomo, Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchita and Nishmat Avraham.


; Rabbi Shmuel Kelin Halevi
; Rabbi Shmuel Kelin Halevi
: Rabbi Shmuel Kelin Halevi (1724-1806), author of machatzit hashekel on the Magen Avraham.
: Rabbi Shmuel Kelin Halevi (1724-1806), author of machatzit hashekel on the Magen Avraham.
; Rabbi Shmuel Wosner
: Rabbi Shmuel Wosner Halevi (b. 1913), ashkenazic posek in Bnei Brak in Israel, born in Vienna, author of Sh"t [[Shevet Halevi]], a set of halachic of responsa.


; Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady
; Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady
: Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady (1745 – 1812), was the first Rebbe of Chabad and author of Shulchan Aruch HaRav and the Tanya.
: Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liady (1745 – 1812), was the first Rebbe of Chabad and author of Shulchan Aruch HaRav and the Tanya.
; Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen
: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen (contemporary), rav and posek in Lakewood, NJ. Author of several halacha books published in English including The [[Shabbos]] Kitchen; two volumes of the [[Shabbos]] Home; The Sanctity of [[Shabbos]]; The Radiance of [[Shabbos]]; The Laws of [[Yom Tov]]; [[Muktzeh]], A Practical Guide; Laws of Daily Living; Laws of the [[Three Weeks]]; Children in Halacha
; Rabbi Tzvi Hersh ben Yaakov Ashkenazi
: Rabbi Tzvi Hersh ben Yaakov Ashkenazi (1656-1718), ashkenazic rabbi who served as rabbi in many different communities including sephardic ones in Germany, Poland, England and Amsterdam, father of Rav Yaakov Emden, author of responsa Chacham Tzvi.
; Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer
: Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer (1870-1939), sephardic rav and posek, born in Baghdad and moved to Israel, author of a halachic work called Kaf Hachayim, set up as a commentary to Shulchan Aruch. 
; Rabbi Yaakov Emden
: Rav Yaakov Emden ben Tzvi (1697-1776), son of Chacham Tzvi, author of Responsa Yaavetz, Mor Uketzia on Shulchan Aruch and several other sefarim


; Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum
; Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum
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; Rabbi Yehoshua Neuwirth
; Rabbi Yehoshua Neuwirth
: Rabbi Yehoshua Yeshaya Neuwirth (1935-), posek in Yerushalayim, one of the foremost students of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, author of Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata on the laws of Shabbat and Yom Tov.  
: Rabbi Yehoshua Yeshaya Neuwirth (1935-), ashkenazic posek in Yerushalayim, one of the foremost students of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, author of Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchata on the laws of [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]].  


; Rabbi Yehuda Ashkenazi
; Rabbi Yehuda Ashkenazi
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; Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan
; Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan
: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1838 – 1933), known popularly as The Chofetz Chaim from his book on the laws of Lashon Hara, was an influential Lithuanian Rabbi, author of the Mishna Brurah as well as the Beur Halacha which is in more detail and the Shaar Hatziyun which quotes sources.  
: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1838 – 1933), known popularly as The Chofetz Chaim from his book on the laws of [[Lashon Hara]], was an influential Lithuanian Rabbi, author of the Mishna Brurah as well as the Beur Halacha which is in more detail and the Shaar Hatziyun which quotes sources.
 
; Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi
: Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi (1013-1103), one of the earliest Sephardic rishonim and halachic deciders, known by the acronym of his name, Rif, author of Halachot published in the back of the gemaras.
 
; Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Fuchs
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Fuchs, contemporary ashkenazi posek in Israel, the author of Halichos Bas Yisrael, a woman's guide to Jewish observance, Halichot Bein Adam Lachavero, on the laws between man and his fellow, Halichot haKashrut, on the laws related to [[kashrut]], and [[Tefilla]] Kihilchita, on the laws of [[Tefilla]].


; Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss
; Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss (1902-1989), dayan and posek, Rav and Av Beit Din in Romania, then in Manchester, England. Headed the Eidah Charedis in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Minchat Yitzchak.  
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss (1902-1989), ashkenaz dayan and posek, Rav and Av Beit Din in Romania, then in Manchester, England. Headed the Eidah Charedis in Yerushalayim, author of Sh"t Minchat Yitzchak.  


; Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef
; Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef (b. 1952), son of Rav Ovadia Yosef, is the author of Yalkut Yosef, which is a encyclopedic work of Sephardic halacha.
: Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef (b. 1952), son of Rav Ovadia Yosef and brother of Rabbi David Yosef, is the author of Yalkut Yosef, which is a encyclopedic work of Sephardic halacha.


; Rabbi Yoel Sirkes
; Rabbi Yoel Sirkes
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