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; Machatzit Hashekel | ; Machatzit Hashekel | ||
: 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. | ||
; Magen Avraham | |||
: Rabbi Avraham Gombiner Halevi (1637-1683), Rav in poland, author of Magen Avraham on SA OC. | |||
; Mishna Brurah | ; Mishna Brurah | ||
: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1838 – 1933), known popularly as The Chofetz Chaim, was an influential Lithuanian Rabbi, author of the Mishna Brurah. | : Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1838 – 1933), known popularly as The Chofetz Chaim, was an influential Lithuanian Rabbi, author of the Mishna Brurah. | ||
; Mishne Lamelech | |||
: Rabbi Yehuda Rosannes (1657-1727), Rabbi of Constantinople, Author of Mishna Lamelech on the Mishne Torah. | |||
; Mishne Torah | ; Mishne Torah | ||
: 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. | ||
; Noda Biyehuda | |||
: Rabbi Yechezkel Landau Halevi (1713-1794), European Rabbi, Author of Noda Biyehuda, the tzlach (tziyun linefesh chayah) on gemara, and the dagul merivava on the SA. | |||
; 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. | ||
; Pri Chadash | |||
: Rabbi Chizkiya da Silva (1659-1698), born in Italy but lived much of his life in Israel. Author of Pri Chadash on SA. | |||
; Pri Megadim | ; Pri Megadim | ||
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; 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. | ||
; Yaarot Dvash | |||
: Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz (1690-1764), Rabbi in Germany, author of Yaarot Devash, Kreti U'pleti on YD, Urim Vitumim on CM. | |||
; Yalkut Yosef | ; Yalkut Yosef | ||
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; Rabbi Avraham Danzig | ; Rabbi Avraham Danzig | ||
: Rabbi Avraham Danzig of Vilna (1748-1820). Author of the Chayei Adam dealing with the laws of Orach Chaim as well as the Chochmat Adam, dealing with the other areas of Shulchan Aruch that apply to daily life. | : Rabbi Avraham Danzig of Vilna (1748-1820). Author of the Chayei Adam dealing with the laws of Orach Chaim as well as the Chochmat Adam, dealing with the other areas of Shulchan Aruch that apply to daily life. | ||
; Rabbi Avraham Gombiner | |||
: Rabbi Avraham Gombiner Halevi (1637-1683), Rav in poland, author of Magen Avraham on SA OC. | |||
; Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Eisenstadt | ; Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Eisenstadt | ||
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; 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 (1659-1698), born in Italy but lived much of his life in Israel. Author of Pri Chadash on SA. | |||
; Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna | ; Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna | ||
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; Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum | ; Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum | ||
: Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum of Lisa (1759-1832). Rav in Lissa, Poland. Author of the Chavot Daat and the Netivot Hamishpat, commentaries of the Shulchan Aruch. Grandson of the Chacham Tzvi. | : Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum of Lisa (1759-1832). Rav in Lissa, Poland. Author of the Chavot Daat and the Netivot Hamishpat, commentaries of the Shulchan Aruch. Grandson of the Chacham Tzvi. | ||
; Rabbi Yechezkel Landau | |||
: Rabbi Yechezkel Landau Halevi (1713-1794), European Rabbi, Author of Noda Biyehuda, the tzlach (tziyun linefesh chayah) on gemara, and the dagul merivava on the SA. | |||
; Rabbi Yechiel Michel Epstein | ; Rabbi Yechiel Michel Epstein | ||
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; Rabbi Yehuda Ashkenazi | ; Rabbi Yehuda Ashkenazi | ||
: 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, author of Baer Heitev on SA OC and EH. | ||
; Rabbi Yehuda Rosannes | |||
: Rabbi Yehuda Rosannes (1657-1727), Rabbi of Constantinople, Author of Mishna Lamelech on the Mishne Torah. | |||
; Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan | ; Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan | ||
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; 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, is the author of Yalkut Yosef, which is a encyclopedic work of Sephardic halacha. | ||
; Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz | |||
: Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz (1690-1764), Rabbi in Germany, author of Yaarot Devash, Kreti U'pleti on YD, Urim Vitumim on CM. | |||
; Rabbi Yosef Chaim | ; Rabbi Yosef Chaim | ||
