Sages & Scholars

Hai Gaon

Head of the school of Pumbedita during the Geonic Age.

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

Hasidic scholar wrote extensively on the mystical mind.

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

Maimonides' theological principles were never unanimously embraced.

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