Rabbi Louis Jacobs

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Eleazar Azikri

Author of Yedid Nefesh and Sefer Haredim.

Aristotle and Judaism

Maimonides reconciled views of the Greek philosopher with Judaism.

Isaac Abravanel

This medieval Bible commentator from Portugal and Spain was influenced by personal experience.

Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Scholar and leader known for his prolific writing and intellectual integrity.

The Tzaddik, or Rebbe

A Hasidic spiritual leader believed to maintain a channel to God.

Rationalism

Can faith and reason coexist in Jewish thought?

Shneur Zalman of Liady

Founder of the Chabad school of Hasidism.

Rabbenu Tam

The grandson of Rashi and leader of medieval French Jewry.

Who Was Rav Nachman of Breslov?

Famous for his sayings, stories and charisma, this Hasidic leader inspired a movement that is still vibrant today.

Martin Buber

The creation of a Jewish existentialism--and a Jewish state.

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