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Who was Hillel?
One of the great teachers of the Jewish people and head of the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem
What was Hillel's early life like?
He was very poor but dedicated all his free time to learning Torah.
What was Hillel known for besides his scholarship?
His patience and kind heart.
Who lived at the same time as Hillel
The scholar Shamai.
What were the two groups of students called who followed Hillel and Shamai?
The schools of Hillel and Shamai.
What was Rabbi Akiva's background before becoming a scholar?
He was a simple, unlearned shepherd and stable worker. He was also a descendant of converts.
Who encouraged Rabbi Akiva to study Torah?
His wife, who came from a wealthy family.
What did Rabbi Akiva achieve after years of study?
He became the greatest scholar of his time and inspired many students.
What major Jewish texts were inspired by Rabbi Akiva's students?
The Mishnah and the Talmud.
How old was Rabbi Akiva when he died according to tradition?
120 years old
When and where did Rabbi Yosef Karo live?
1488-1575, in Spain and Tzfat, Israel.
What is Rabbi Yosef Karo best known for writing?
The Shulchan Aruch, the main code of Jewish law.
What subjects did Rabbi Yosef Karo master?
Jewish Law and Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism).
On whose works did Rabbi Yosef Karo build when writing the Shulchan Aruch?
The works of the Rambam and other great scholars.
Who added to the Shulchan Aruch to include Ashkenazi customs?
Rabbi Moshe Isserles, just after a few years of publication.
Why is the Shulchan Aruch important today?
It is the basis for halacha (Jewish law and practice).
What did Hillel eventually become the head of?
Sanhedrin (high court) in Jerusalem
Hillel and Shamai had..
schools of students that often debated eachother
When did Rabbi Yosef Karo live?
The time of great scholarship in both the Talmud and Jewish Law as well as Kabbalah
What did Rabbi Moshe Isserles's additions do for Ashkenazi Jews?
accounted for changes in custom
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