Sages & Scholars

A Spanish poet, philosopher and proto-Zionist.

This Israeli philosopher saw problems with both secular and religious Zionism.

A guide to the major sages and scholars known for their work on this canonical text.

One of the most significant figures in the history of philosophy, Spinoza was excommunicated by the Jewish community.

Medieval lawyer and mystic.

An introduction to the life and work of a medieval spiritual leader.

The heads of the academies in Babylon became the incontestable leaders of the Jewish world.

A pioneer of Jewish studies.

An examination of the philosophy of one of the 20th century's most prominent Jewish thinkers.

Hermann Cohen and his student, Franz Rosenzweig, stressed the ethical implications of God.

With the possible exception of Rabbi Judah the Prince, it is hard to think of any single individual since Moses who had as significant an influence on Jewish thought and practice.

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