Yohanan ben Zakkai (1st century CE) 1st-century sage in Judea, key to the development of the Mishnah, the first Jewish sage attributed the title of rabbi in the Mishnah.[1]
Rabbenu Gershom, (c.960–c.1040) 11th-century German Talmudist and legalist
Gersonides, Levi ben Gershom, (Ralbag), (1288–1344) 14th-century French Talmudist and philosopher
Hasdai Crescas, (Or Hashem), (c. 1370–c.1411) 14th-century Talmudist and philosopher
Hillel ben Eliakim, (Rabbeinu Hillel), 12th-century Talmudist and disciple of Rashi
Ibn Tibbon, a family of 12th and 13th-century Spanish and French scholars, translators, and leaders
Don Isaac Abravanel, (Abarbanel), (1437–1508) 15th-century philosopher, Talmudist and Torah commentator. Also a court advisor and in charge of Finance to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain.
Isaac Alfasi, (the Rif), (1013–1103) 12th-century North African and Spanish Talmudist and Halakhist; author of "Sefer Ha-halachot"
Israel Isserlein (Terumat Hadeshen), (1390–1460) 15th-century, the most influential rabbi of the Empire in the second third of the 15th century and the last great rabbi of medieval Austria
Jacob ben Asher, (Baal ha-Turim; Arbaah Turim), (c. 1269–c.1343) 14th-century German-Spanish Halakhist
Jacob Berab, (1474–1546) 15th–16th-century proponent of Semichah (Ordination)
Joseph Albo, (Sefer Ikkarim), (c. 1380–1444) 15th-century Spain
Joseph ibn Migash (1077–1141) 12th-century Spanish Talmudist and rosh yeshiva; teacher of Maimon, father of Maimonides
Zvi Hirsch Kalischer (1795–1874), German author who expressed views, from a religious perspective, in favor of the Jewish re-settlement of the Land of Israel, which predate Theodor Herzl and the Zionist movement
Shlomo Goren (1917–1994), Orthodox Religious Zionist rabbi, founded and served as the first head of the Military Rabbinate of the Israel Defense Forces
Ben Zion Halberstam (1874–1941), second Bobover Rebbe, killed by the Nazis in 1941
Shalom Hedaya (1864–1944), head of the Beit Din for Sephardic Jews in Jerusalem, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat HaMekubalim/Beit El Synagogue and was given the title Harav Hachasid
Yitzchok Hutner (1906–1980), (Pachad Yitzchok), European-born, American and Israeli rosh yeshiva
Shlomo Polachek (1877–1928), Rosh Yeshiva of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and its Yeshiva College, one of the earliest rosh yeshiva in America
Eliezer Waldenberg (1915–2006), Posek and Dayan in Jerusalem, a leading authority on medicine and Jewish law, author of the Tzitz Eliezer, recipient of the Israel Prize for Rabbinical studies
Elchonon Wasserman (1874–1941) Prominent rabbi and rosh yeshiva in Europe. One of the Chofetz Chaim's closest disciples and a Torah scholar.
Gershon Yankelewitz (1909–2014), rosh yeshiva at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary for over 50 years, one of the last remaining original Mirrer students, "Alter Mirrers"
Hosea Jacobi (1841–1925), Chief Rabbi of Zagreb, Croatia and rabbi of the Zagreb Synagogue for 58 years, founded and headed a Jewish Elementary School, taught Hebrew and Jewish studies in high-schools, established Jewish-Women organizations, active in social welfare projects, wrote the first ever Jewish studies text-books in Croatian
Immanuel Jakobovits (1921–1999), Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, medical ethicist
Zvulun Lieberman (1930–2012), Rosh Yeshiva at RIETS, communal spiritual leader, head of the Syrian Community Bet Din and the Vaad Harabonim of Flatbush
Emanuel Rackman (1910–2008), American Modern Orthodox rabbi, held pulpits in major congregations, helped draw attention to the plight of Refuseniks in the then-Soviet Union, attempted to resolve the dilemma of the Agunah, President of Bar-Ilan University
Shlomo Shleifer (1889–1957), a government appointee, sustained the Choral Synagogue in Moscow during the worst years of Stalinist repression against Jews
Ephraim Wolf (1921–2004), American Orthodox rabbi and spiritual leader, active in the founding and growth of many Jewish educational and communal institutions including the North Shore Hebrew Academy
Chuck Davidson (1961–), founder of organizations Giyur Kehalacha and Ahavat Hager which aims to undermine the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and their monopoly with conversions and marriages
Dale Polakoff (1957–), American rabbi, teacher and spiritual leader, Senior rabbi of the Great Neck Synagogue for over 30 years, past President of the Rabbinical Council of America
Yona Reiss (1966–), American rabbi, noted Torah scholar, attorney, lecturer and jurist, current Av Beth Din of the Chicago Rabbinical Council
Jonathan Sacks (1948–2020), Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, philosopher, theologian, author, peer and public figure, great-grandson of Aryeh Leib Frumkin
Arnold Resnicoff, Navy Chaplain, AJC National Director of Interreligious Affairs, Special Assistant (Values and Vision) to the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
David Max Eichhorn (1906–1986), Reform Jewish rabbi, author, founder of Merritt Island's Temple Israel,[3] and Army chaplain among the troops that liberated Dachau
Regina Jonas (1902–1944), first female rabbi in the world
Gunther Plaut (1912–2012), Reform rabbi and author, Holy Blossom Temple
Arik Ascherman, American-born Reform rabbi and human rights activist for both Jews and non-Jews in Israel-best known for advocating for Palestinian human rights.
Rebecca Dubowe, first deaf woman to be ordained as a rabbi in the United States
Denise Eger, former rabbi of Beth Chayim Chadashim (world's first LGBT synagogue) and founder of Temple Kol Ami in West Hollywood, first female and open lesbian to serve as president of Southern California Board of Rabbis, officiated at the first legal same-sex wedding of two women in California
Lisa Goldstein, Executive Director of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Dana Evan Kaplan, rabbi at Temple Beth Shalom in Sun City, Arizona; author of The New Reform Judaism: Challenges and Reflections, the most current modern scholarly analysis of contemporary Reform Judaism
Alysa Stanton, first ordained Black female rabbi (Reform) in America
Arthur Waskow (1933–), leader of the Jewish Renewal movement
Sherwin Wine (1928–2007), U.S. founder of Society for Humanistic Judaism
Rabbi Aaron Hart
Rabbi Aaron Hart, a prominent 18th-century rabbi. He was the first Chief Rabbi of the Great Synagogue of London.
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of British Mandatory Palestine. He was a founder of Religious Zionism and a profound Jewish thinker.
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, a renowned rabbinic scholar, philosopher, and author. He is best known for his monumental translation and commentary on the Talmud.
Rabbi Aharon ben Yosef ha-Kohen
Rabbi Aharon ben Yosef ha-Kohen, a notable Talmudic scholar and author of 'Keter Torah'.
Rabbi Aharon Feldman
Rabbi Aharon Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore. He is a prominent rabbinic leader and author.
Rabbi Aharon Kotler
Rabbi Aharon Kotler, founder of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, New Jersey. He was a leading figure in the world of Torah study and Jewish education.
Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein
Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion. He was a renowned Modern Orthodox rabbi and scholar, known for his profound writings on Jewish law and ethics.
Rabbi Aharon Rokeach
Rabbi Aharon Rokeach, the fourth Belzer Rebbe. He led the Belz Hasidic dynasty through the Holocaust and was known for his piety and leadership.
Rabbi Aharon Roth
Rabbi Aharon Roth, founder of the Shomer Emunim Hasidic dynasty. He was known for his ascetic lifestyle and emphasis on spiritual purity.
Rabbi Alexandru Şafran
Rabbi Alexandru Şafran, a prominent Romanian rabbi and Holocaust survivor. He served as the Chief Rabbi of Romania and later of Geneva.
Rabbi Amram Aburbeh
Rabbi Amram Aburbeh, founder of the Zion Synagogue in Jerusalem. He was known for his leadership in the Sephardic community and his contributions to Jewish education and religious life.
Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak
Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak, a well-known Jewish lecturer and leader. He is famous for his efforts in Jewish outreach and bringing secular Jews back to religious observance.
Rabbi Meir Arik
Rabbi Arik was a renowned Galician Torah scholar. He was the author of Sefer Chidushei HaRaMal.
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, a noted American Orthodox rabbi and author. He was known for his accessible writings on Jewish mysticism and theology.
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Frumkin
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Frumkin, an early pioneer of the Old Yishuv in Jerusalem. He was a rabbi, author, and one of the founders of Petah Tikva.
Rabbi Aryeh Levin
Rabbi Aryeh Levin, known as the "Tzaddik of Jerusalem" for his acts of kindness. He was a beloved figure who ministered to prisoners and the poor.
Rabbi Aryeh Stern
Rabbi Aryeh Stern, the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. Known for his efforts to integrate modern values with traditional Jewish law.
Rabbi Avigdor Miller
Rabbi Avigdor Miller, a prominent American Orthodox rabbi and author. He was Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Beis Yisrael, known for his lectures and writings on Jewish thought and ethics.
Rabbi Avraham Bromberg
Rabbi Avraham Bromberg, a prominent rabbinic leader and posek. He was the Rosh Yeshiva of Beth Hatalmud Rabbinical College, and later Rosh Yeshiva of Sha'ar Hatalmud.
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Hillel
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Hillel, a prominent figure in Jewish history known for his rabbinic leadership and scholarship. He served as the Chief Rabbi of Baghdad.
Rabbi Avraham Shapira
Rabbi Avraham Shapira, former Chief Rabbi of Israel. He was a leader in the Religious Zionist movement and a prominent halachic authority.
Rabbi Avraham Tiktin
Rabbi Avraham Tiktin, a prominent rabbinic leader and scholar. He was known for his halachic works and leadership as Chief Rabbi of Breslau.
Rabbi Baruch Ashlag
Rabbi Baruch Ashlag, a prominent kabbalist and the son of Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag. He continued his father's work in spreading the teachings of Kabbalah.
Rabbi Baruch Gigi
Rabbi Baruch Gigi, a prominent rabbinic leader and Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Har Etzion. He is known for his inspiring lectures and deep knowledge of Jewish law and philosophy.
Rabbi Baruch Myers
Rabbi Baruch Myers, a prominent rabbinic leader. He serves as the Chief Rabbi of Bratislava, Slovakia.
Rabbi Baruch Poupko
Rabbi Baruch Poupko, a prominent American Orthodox rabbi and leader. He was a rabbi in Pittsburgh and a prolific author. His career largely focused on advocating for Soviet Jews.
Rabbi Baruch Steinberg
Rabbi Baruch Steinberg, Chief Rabbi of the Polish Army. He was killed in the Katyn massacre during World War II.
Rabbi Ben Zion Aryeh Leibish Halberstam
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Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel
Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel. He was a leading figure in Sephardic Jewry and an advocate for Jewish unity.
Rabbi Binyamin Elon
Rabbi Binyamin Elon, a former Israeli politician and rabbi. He was a member of the Knesset and Minister of Tourism.
Rabbi Binyamin Lau
Rabbi Binyamin Lau, a prominent Israeli rabbi, author, and public speaker. He is known for his work in Jewish education and his efforts to bridge gaps within Israeli society.
Rabbi Binyamin Zeev Kahane
Rabbi Binyamin Zeev Kahane, son of Rabbi Meir Kahane and leader of the Kahane Chai movement. He was an outspoken advocate for Jewish rights in Israel.
Rabbi Boruch Rabinowicz
Rabbi Boruch Rabinowicz, a prominent rabbi and leader. He was a Rosh Yeshiva and a respected figure in the Jewish community.
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a prominent Haredi rabbi and posek. Known as the "Prince of Torah", he was a leading authority on Jewish law and tradition.
Rabbi Chaim Leib Shmuelevitz
Rabbi Chaim Leib Shmuelevitz, a renowned Talmudic scholar and Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva. He is remembered for his profound teachings and leadership.
Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik
Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, a renowned Talmudist and Rosh Yeshiva of the Volozhin Yeshiva. He is known for developing the Brisker method of Talmudic study.
Rabbi Dale Polakoff
Rabbi Dale Polakoff, a prominent rabbi in the United States. He is the rabbi of the Great Neck Synagogue and a past president of the Rabbinical Council of America.
Rabbi David Bigman
Rabbi David Bigman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa. He is known for his innovative approach to Torah study and modern Jewish thought.
Rabbi Shimon Yaakov Halevi Gliksberg
Rabbi Gliksberg, a prominent rabbinic leader known for being one of the founding members of the Mizrachi Zionist movement.
Rabbi David Hirsch
Rabbi David Hirsch, a prominent rabbinic figure. He is a rosh yeshiva at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University in New York City.
Rabbi David Kahane
Rabbi David Kahane, Chief Rabbi of the Polish Army during World War II. He survived the Holocaust and was a prominent Jewish chaplain.
Rabbi David Sharbani
Rabbi David Sharbani, a prominent Sephardic rabbi. He is known for his leadership in the Jewish community of Mexico.
Rabbi David Stav
Rabbi David Stav, founder of the Tzohar rabbinic organization. He is known for his efforts to make Judaism more accessible in Israel.
Rabbi David Weiss Halivni
Rabbi David Weiss Halivni, a prominent Talmudic scholar. He was a Holocaust survivor and an influential figure in Jewish academic circles.
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Rabbi Dov Berish Einhorn
Rabbi Dov Berish Einhorn, a prominent rabbinic figure and Rosh Yeshiva. He was known for his contributions to Jewish education and scholarship.
Rabbi Dov Lior
Rabbi Dov Lior, a prominent rabbinic leader. He is a leading figure in Religious Zionism and served as the Chief Rabbi of Hebron and Kiryat Arba.
Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira
Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira, a renowned kabbalist and spiritual leader. He was known for his wisdom and guidance.
Rabbi Elazar Shach
Rabbi Elazar Shach, a leading Lithuanian-Jewish Haredi rabbi and Talmudic scholar. He was the founder of the Degel HaTorah political party and a major leader of the non-Hasidic Lithuanian Haredi community.
Rabbi Elikim Schlesinger
Rabbi Elikim Schlesinger, a prominent rabbinic leader and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Harama in London. He is known for his scholarship and leadership.
Rabbi Ephraim Epstein
Rabbi Ephraim Epstein, a prominent rabbinic leader. He served as the rabbi of Congregation Sons of Israel in Chicago and was known for his scholarship and leadership.
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. He is a leading figure in British Jewry.
Rabbi Eugene Korn
Rabbi Eugene Korn, a prominent rabbinic scholar and interfaith leader. He is known for his work in Jewish-Christian relations and modern Jewish thought.
Rabbi Ezekiel Isidore Epstein
Rabbi Ezekiel Isidore Epstein, a prominent rabbinic scholar. He was the principal of Jews' College in London.
Rabbi Gedalia Silverstone
Rabbi Gedalia Silverstone, a prominent rabbinic leader. He served as the Chief Rabbi of Washington, D.C.
Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, Rosh Yeshiva of the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. He is known for his leadership in the Haredi community and his extensive Torah lectures.
Rabbi Haim Amsalem
Rabbi Haim Amsalem, a prominent Israeli rabbi and former Knesset member. He is known for his moderate views and efforts to integrate Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews into Israeli society.
Rabbi Haim Sabato
Rabbi Haim Sabato, a prominent rabbinic figure and author. He is a co-founder of the Birkat Moshe Yeshiva in Ma'ale Adumim and an acclaimed novelist.
Rabbi Hamadani Cohen
Rabbi Hamadani Cohen, a prominent rabbinic figure. He was the Chief Rabbi of Iran and spiritual leader for the Jewish community of Iran.
Rabbi Henry Pereira Mendes
Rabbi Henry Pereira Mendes, a prominent rabbinic leader. He served as the rabbi of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in New York and was a founder of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America.
Rabbi Hershel Schachter
Rabbi Hershel Schachter, a prominent Modern Orthodox rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University. He is known for his extensive halachic writings and leadership.
Rabbi Hillel Horowitz
Rabbi Hillel Horowitz, a prominent Jewish leader known for his involvement in the settlement of Hebron and his work in various Jewish educational institutions.
Rabbi Immanuel Jakobovits
Rabbi Immanuel Jakobovits, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. He was a leading voice in Jewish medical ethics.
Rabbi Isadore Twersky
Rabbi Isadore Twersky, a prominent scholar of Jewish studies. He was the founding director of the Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University.
Rabbi Israel Abuhatzeira (Baba Sali)
Rabbi Israel Abuhatzeira, known as Baba Sali. He was a renowned Moroccan kabbalist and revered spiritual leader.
Rabbi Israel Friedman
Rabbi Yisrael Friedman, known as the Pashkaner Rebbe, was Rosh Yeshiva of a hesder yeshiva in Netivot.
Rabbi Israel Friedlander
Rabbi Israel Friedlander, a prominent scholar and activist. He was a professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary and co-founder of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
Rabbi Jacob Avigdor
Rabbi Jacob Avigdor, a prominent rabbinic leader and Holocaust survivor. He served as the Chief Rabbi of Mexico.
Rabbi Jacob Emden
Rabbi Jacob Emden, a prominent rabbinic scholar and author. He was known for his critical stance on the Sabbatean movement and his works on Jewish law.
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Rabbi Joseph Herman Hertz
Rabbi Joseph Herman Hertz, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. He authored the Hertz Chumash.
Rabbi Joseph Shapotshnick
Rabbi Joseph Shapotshnick, a controversial rabbinic figure known for his activism and unconventional views. He was active in London in the early 20th century.
Rabbi Kenneth Brander
Rabbi Kenneth Brander, a prominent Modern Orthodox rabbi and educator. He is the President and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ohr Torah Stone network of educational institutions.
Rabbi Leo Jung
Rabbi Leo Jung, a prominent Modern Orthodox rabbi. He was a leading figure in American Orthodox Judaism and an influential author.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Bender
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Bender, a prominent Breslov Hasidic leader. He was known for his piety and spiritual guidance.
Rabbi Liebman Adler
Rabbi Liebman Adler, a prominent rabbinic leader in America. He was known for his efforts in Jewish education and community building.
Rabbi Marc Angel
Rabbi Marc Angel, a prominent Modern Orthodox rabbi and author. He is the founder of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals and rabbi emeritus of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York.
Rabbi Mayer Alter Horowitz
The Bostoner Rebbe during a Torah dedication ceremony. He is the leader of the Bostoner Hasidic dynasty in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi
Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi, a prominent rabbinic leader. He served as the Chief Rabbi of Shanghai during World War II.
Rabbi Meir Bar-Ilan
Rabbi Meir Bar-Ilan, a prominent Religious Zionist leader. He was the founder of Bar-Ilan University and a key figure in the Mizrachi movement.
Rabbi Meir Don Plotzky
Rabbi Meir Don Plotzky, a prominent rabbinic leader and author. He is best known for his halachic work 'Kli Chemdah'.
Rabbi Meir Kahane
Rabbi Meir Kahane, founder of the Jewish Defense League and Kach party. He was a controversial political figure and advocate for Jewish rights.
Rabbi Meir Porush
Rabbi Meir Porush, a prominent Israeli politician and rabbinic leader. He has served in various governmental roles and is known for his advocacy for the Haredi community.
Rabbi Meir Shlomo Yanovsky
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Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager
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Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
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Rabbi Menachem Ziemba
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Rabbi Menasseh ben Israel
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Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Halevi Soloveitchik
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Rabbi Michael Melchior
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Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto
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Rabbi Moshe Feinstein
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Rabbi Moshe Leib Rabinovich
Rabbi Moshe Leib Rabinovich, the Munkacser Rebbe. He is a prominent Hasidic leader.
Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapiro
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Rabbi Moshe Soloveichik
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Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum
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Rabbi Moshe-Zvi Neria
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Rabbi Naftali Amsterdam
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Rabbi Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin
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Rabbi Nathan Marcus Adler
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Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
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Rabbi Pinchas Kehati
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Rabbi Rafael Shapiro
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Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak Galinsky
Rabbi Yaakov Galinski, a prominent rabbinic leader known for his contributions to Jewish education and community leadership.
Rabbi Reuven Margolies
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Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
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Rabbi Shai Piron
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Rabbi Shalom Arush
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Rabbi Shalom Messas
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Rabbi Shmuel Berenbaum
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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Safed and a prominent Religious Zionist leader.
Rabbi Shmuel Salant
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Rabbi Sholom Dovber Schneersohn
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Rabbi Shlomo Elyashiv
Rabbi Shlomo Elyashiv, a prominent kabbalist and author. He is best known for his work 'Leshem Shevo Ve'achlama'.
Rabbi Shlomo Shtencel
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Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach
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Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag
Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag, a renowned Kabbalist and author. He is best known for his commentary on the Zohar, known as the "Sulam" (The Ladder), and for his efforts to make Kabbalah accessible to a wider audience.
Rabbi Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam
Rabbi Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam, also known as the Klausenberger Rebbe. He was a prominent Hasidic leader and a Holocaust survivor who rebuilt his community in America and Israel.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, known as the Chofetz Chaim. He was a leading rabbinic authority and author of major works on Jewish law and ethics.
Rabbi Yisroel Hopsztajn
Rabbi Yisroel Hopsztajn, also known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz. He was a prominent Hasidic leader.
Rabbi Yechezkel Roth
Rabbi Yechezkel Roth, a prominent rabbinic leader and posek. He is the author of sefer Emek HaTeshuvah.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef
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Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (Beis Halevi)
Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, known as the Beis Halevi, was a prominent 19th-century rabbinic authority and Talmudic scholar. He was the author of Beis Halevi and the great-grandson of Chaim Volozhin.
Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed, a prominent rabbinic figure. He is rosh yeshiva of the Beit El yeshiva in Beit El.
Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Chajes
Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Chajes, a prominent rabbinic scholar. He authored numerous works on Talmud and Jewish law.
Hezser, Catherine (1997). The Social Structure of the Rabbinic Movement in Roman Palestine. Mohr Siebeck. pp.64–. ISBN978-3-16-146797-4. We suggest that the avoidance of the title "Rabbi" for pre-70 sages may have originated with the editors of the Mishnah. The editors attributed the title to some sages and not to others. The avoidance of the title for pre-70 sages may perhaps be seen as a deliberate program on the part of these editors who wanted to create the impression that the "rabbinic movement" began with R. Yochanan b. Zakkai and that the Yavnean "academy" was something new, a notion that is sometimes already implicitly or explicitly suggested by some of the traditions available to them. This notion is not diminished by the occasional claim to continuity with the past which was limited to individual teachers and institutions and served to legitimize rabbinic authority.