Jewish Texts

Jewish communities in the West gain independence of the geonim, and inherit a rich tapestry of legal texts.

Major books of halakhot from the geonic period.

The first halakhic code.

During this time Babylonia was the spiritual and political center of Diaspora Jewry, and Jewish communities looked to the Geonim for authoritative teachings on halachic matters.

Rabbinic interpretations and discussions of the Bible.

Legal midrash on Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

A companion volume to Pirkei Avot.

Ancient Jewish law and legend embraced by the academy.

Rabbi Hayim of Brisk revolutionized Talmud study--and his method remains dominant today.

A portable sanctuary in the wilderness.