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{{Rabbinical eras timeline|0|218|Era_of_the_Tannaim}}
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[[File:Akiva.png|thumb|upright|[[Rabbi Akiva]]]]
[[File:Akiva.png|thumb|upright|[[Rabbi Akiva]]]]
* [[Hillel the Elder|Hillel]] (?- c.10 CE) an early sage, known for his lenient rulings during hlalkhic disputes with Shammai and his students <ref>{{Cite web |title=BET HILLEL AND BET SHAMMAI - JewishEncyclopedia.com |url=https://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/3190-bet-hillel-and-bet-shammai |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=www.jewishencyclopedia.com}}</ref>
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* [[Yohanan ben Zakkai]] (1st century CE) 1st-century sage in Judea, key to the development of the [[Mishnah]], the first Jewish [[Sage (philosophy)|sage]] attributed the title of rabbi in the Mishnah.<ref name="Hezser1997">{{cite book|last=Hezser|first=Catherine|title=The Social Structure of the Rabbinic Movement in Roman Palestine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bKMkEVSvCoUC&pg=PA64|year=1997|publisher=Mohr Siebeck|isbn=978-3-16-146797-4|pages=64–|quote=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.}}</ref>
* [[Shammai]] (c. 50 BCE–c. 30 CE) was influential in early [[rabbinic literature]] and is known for taking the stringent position in relation to Hillel
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* [[Yohanan ben Zakkai]] (1st century CE) 1st-century sage in Judea, key to the development of the [[Mishnah]], the first Jewish [[Sage (philosophy)|sage]] attributed the title of rabbi in the Mishnah<ref name="Hezser1997">{{cite book|last=Hezser|first=Catherine|title=The Social Structure of the Rabbinic Movement in Roman Palestine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bKMkEVSvCoUC&pg=PA64|year=1997|publisher=Mohr Siebeck|isbn=978-3-16-146797-4|pages=64–|quote=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.}}</ref>
* [[Shimon ben Gamliel]], was a sage and served as the [[Nasi (Hebrew title)|nasi]] of the [[Sanhedrin|Great Sanhedrin]] in Jerusalem. (c. 10 BCE–70 CE)
* [[Shimon ben Gamliel]], was a sage and served as the [[Nasi (Hebrew title)|nasi]] of the [[Sanhedrin|Great Sanhedrin]] in Jerusalem. (c. 10 BCE–70 CE)
* [[Judah ben Bava|Judah Ben Bava]], was a 2nd-century tana that was known as "the Ḥasid."
* [[Judah ben Bava|Judah Ben Bava]], was a 2nd-century tanna that was known as "the Ḥasid"
* [[Rabban Gamaliel II]], was the first person to lead the [[Sanhedrin]] as [[Nasi (Hebrew title)|nasi]] after the fall of the [[Second Temple]].(?–<abbr>c.</abbr> 118)
* [[Rabban Gamaliel II]], was the first person to lead the [[Sanhedrin]] as [[Nasi (Hebrew title)|nasi]] after the fall of the [[Second Temple]] (?–<abbr>c.</abbr> 118)
* [[Rabbi Akiva]] or Akiva ben Yosef ({{circa}} 50–28 September 135 CE) 1st-century Judea, central scholar in [[Mishnah]]
* [[Rabbi Akiva]] or Akiva ben Yosef ({{circa}} 50–28 September 135 CE) 1st-century Judea, central scholar in [[Mishnah]]
* [[Joshua ben Hananiah]], was a leading [[Tannaim|tanna]] of the first half-century following the [[Siege of Jerusalem (70)|destruction]] of the [[Second Temple]].(?–131 CE)
* [[Joshua ben Hananiah]], was a leading [[Tannaim|tanna]] of the first half-century following the [[Siege of Jerusalem (70)|destruction]] of the [[Second Temple]] (?–131 CE)
* [[Eliezer ben Hurcanus]] was one of the most prominent sages of the 1st and 2nd centuries.
* [[Eliezer ben Hurcanus]] was one of the most prominent sages of the 1st and 2nd centuries
* [[Rabbi Yishmael|Rabbi Yishmael ben Elisha]], was given the title "Ba'al HaBaraita" and was a [[rabbi]] of the 1st and 2nd centuries
* [[Rabbi Yishmael|Rabbi Yishmael ben Elisha]], was given the title "Ba'al HaBaraita" and was a [[rabbi]] of the 1st and 2nd centuries
* [[Eleazar ben Arach]] was a tana in the 2nd-century.
* [[Eleazar ben Arach]] was a tana in the 2nd-century
* [[Eliezer ben Jose]] (2nd century CE), the son of [[Jose the Galilean]], famous for [[Baraita]] of thirty-two mitzvoth, and father of Rabbi Hananiah
* [[Eliezer ben Jose]] (2nd century CE), the son of [[Jose the Galilean]], famous for [[Baraita]] of thirty-two mitzvoth, and father of Rabbi Hananiah
* [[Yose HaKohen]], 2nd century student of Rabban [[Johanan ben Zakkai]]
* [[Rabbi Tarfon]], member of the third generation of the Mishnah sages, who lived in the period between the [[Siege of Jerusalem (70)|destruction of the Second Temple]] (70 AD) and the fall of [[Betar (fortress)|Betar]] (135 AD).
* [[Rabbi Tarfon]], member of the third generation of the Mishnah sages, who lived in the period between the [[Siege of Jerusalem (70)|destruction of the Second Temple]] (70 AD) and the fall of [[Betar (fortress)|Betar]] (135 AD).
* [[Rabbi Meir]] (2nd century) considered one of the greatest of the Tannaim of the fourth generation (139–163)
* [[Rabbi Meir]] (2nd century) considered one of the greatest of the Tannaim of the fourth generation (139–163)
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* [[Amram Gaon]], (?–875) 9th-century organizer of the ''siddur'' (prayer book)
* [[Amram Gaon]], (?–875) 9th-century organizer of the ''siddur'' (prayer book)
* [[Asher ben Jehiel]], (''Rosh''), (c. 1259–1327) 13th-century German-Spanish Talmudist
* [[Asher ben Jehiel]], (''Rosh''), (c. 1259–1327) 13th-century German-Spanish Talmudist
* [[Simeon bar Isaac]], 11th century French rabbi
* [[Yom Tov of Falaise]] 11th-century French rabbi, grandson of [[Rashi]]
* [[Samson ben Joseph of Falaise]], 11th century French rabbi
* [[Judah ben Yom Tov]] 11th century French rabbi
* [[Moses ben Kalonymus]], 11th century Italian liturgical poet who moved to [[Mainz]]
* [[Bahya ibn Paquda]], (''Hovot ha-Levavot''), 11th-century Spanish philosopher and moralist
* [[Bahya ibn Paquda]], (''Hovot ha-Levavot''), 11th-century Spanish philosopher and moralist
* [[Chananel Ben Chushiel]] (''Rabbeinu Chananel''), (990–1053) 10th-century Tunisian Talmudist
* [[Chananel Ben Chushiel]] (''Rabbeinu Chananel''), (990–1053) 10th-century Tunisian Talmudist
* [[Meshullam ben Kalonymus]] (~950 – ~1010), Rabbi, posek, commentator on the Mishnah, and Paytan
* [[David ben Solomon ibn Abi Zimra]], (1479–1573) also called Radbaz, born in Spain, was a leading posek, rosh yeshiva and chief rabbi
* [[David ben Solomon ibn Abi Zimra]], (1479–1573) also called Radbaz, born in Spain, was a leading posek, rosh yeshiva and chief rabbi
* [[David Kimhi]], (''Radak''), (1160–1235), born in Narbonne, was a biblical commentator, philosopher, and grammarian
* [[David Kimhi]], (''Radak''), (1160–1235), born in Narbonne, was a biblical commentator, philosopher, and grammarian
* [[Dunash ben Labrat]], (920–990) 10th-century grammarian and poet
* [[Dunash ben Labrat]], (920–990) 10th-century grammarian and poet
* [[Eleazar Kalir]], (c.570–c.640) early Talmudic liturgist and poet
* [[Eleazar Kalir]], (c.570–c.640) early Talmudic liturgist and poet
* [[Rabbi Abin ha-Gadol]], 10th century French rabbi
* [[Eleazar of Worms]], (''Sefer HaRokeach''), (1176–1238) 12th-century German rabbinic scholar
* [[Eleazar of Worms]], (''Sefer HaRokeach''), (1176–1238) 12th-century German rabbinic scholar
* [[Solomon ben Meir]], 12th century French rabbi
* [[Elijah of Paris]], 12th-century French rabbi
* [[Judah ben Nathan]], 12th century bible commentator, son-in-law of [[Rashi]], also known as Rivan
* [[Eliezer ben Nathan]], (1090–1170) 12th-century poet and pietist
* [[Eliezer ben Nathan]], (1090–1170) 12th-century poet and pietist
* [[Haim ben Hananel HaCohen (Tosafist)]]
* [[Rabbenu Gershom]], (c.960–c.1040) 11th-century German Talmudist and legalist
* [[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
* [[Gersonides]], Levi ben Gershom, (''Ralbag''), (1288–1344) 14th-century French Talmudist and philosopher
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* [[Mordecai ben Hillel]], (''The Mordechai''), (c. 1250–1298) 13th-century German Halakhist
* [[Mordecai ben Hillel]], (''The Mordechai''), (c. 1250–1298) 13th-century German Halakhist
[[File:Nahmanides painting.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Nachmanides]]]]
[[File:Nahmanides painting.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Nachmanides]]]]
* [[Moses de Leon]], Moshe ben Shem-tov, (1240–1305) 13th-century Spanish Kabbalist and the actual author of The Zohar
* [[Moses de Leon]], Moshe ben Shem-tov, (1240–1305) 13th-century Spanish Kabbalist and potential author of The Zohar
* [[Nachmanides]], Moshe ben Nahman, (''Ramban''), (1194–1270) 13th-century Spanish and Holy Land mystic and Talmudist
* [[Nachmanides]], Moshe ben Nahman, (''Ramban''), (1194–1270) 13th-century Spanish and Holy Land mystic and Talmudist
* [[Nissim Ben Jacob]] (''Rav Nissim Gaon''), (990–1062) 10th-century Tunisian Talmudist
* [[Nissim Ben Jacob]] (''Rav Nissim Gaon''), (990–1062) 10th-century Tunisian Talmudist
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==16th–17th centuries==
==16th–17th centuries==
{{See|Acharonim}}
{{See|Acharonim}}
[[File:Rabbi-Caro.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Joseph ben Ephraim Karo]]]]
[[File:Moses Isserles.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Moses Isserles]]]]
[[File:Maharal.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Judah Loew ben Bezalel]]]]
[[File:Maharal.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Judah Loew ben Bezalel]]]]
* [[Isaac Abendana]] (c. 1640–1699), 17th-century Sephardic scholar in England
* [[Isaac Abendana]] (c. 1640–1699), 17th-century Sephardic scholar in England
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* [[Ephraim Zalman Shor]], (c.1550–1633) Czech rabbi
* [[Ephraim Zalman Shor]], (c.1550–1633) Czech rabbi
* [[Simcha Rappaport]] (1650–1718), Ukrainian rabbi
* [[Simcha Rappaport]] (1650–1718), Ukrainian rabbi
* [[Daniel Da Pisa]], 16th century head of Rome's Jewish community


==18th century==
==18th century==
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* [[Chaim of Volozhin|Chaim Ickovits]] (1749–1821), founder of the [[Volozhin Yeshiva]], author of the ''Nefesh Ha-Chaim''
* [[Chaim of Volozhin|Chaim Ickovits]] (1749–1821), founder of the [[Volozhin Yeshiva]], author of the ''Nefesh Ha-Chaim''
* [[Jacob Pardo]], rabbi of Ragusa and Spalato
* [[Jacob Pardo]], rabbi of Ragusa and Spalato
* [[Joseph Ergas]] (c1685–1730), Italian kabbalist
* [[Chaim Ben Attar (the elder)]] d. 1720
* [[Chaim ibn Attar]] (1696–1743), author of Or ha-Ḥayyim commentary on the Torah


==Orthodox rabbis==
==Orthodox rabbis==
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[[File:Benishchai.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Ben Ish Chai]]]]
[[File:Benishchai.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Ben Ish Chai]]]]
[[File:Tzemachtzedek2.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Tzemach Tzedek]]]]
[[File:Tzemachtzedek2.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Tzemach Tzedek]]]]
* [[Liebman Adler]] (1812-1892), noted abolitionist and rabbi at [[Temple Beth El (Detroit)]], the oldest Jewish congregation in Michigan, and [[KAM Isaiah Israel]] in Chicago, the oldest Jewish congregation in Illinois
* [[Liebman Adler]] (1812–1892), noted abolitionist and rabbi at [[Temple Beth El (Detroit)]], the oldest Jewish congregation in Michigan, and [[KAM Isaiah Israel]] in Chicago, the oldest Jewish congregation in Illinois
* [[Aaron of Pinsk]] (?–1841), author of ''Tosafot Aharon''
* [[Aaron of Pinsk]] (?–1841), author of ''Tosafot Aharon''
* [[Barnett Abrahams]] (1831–1863), ''dayan'', Principal of [[Jews' College]], London
* [[Barnett Abrahams]] (1831–1863), ''dayan'', Principal of [[Jews' College]], London
* [[Yaakov Koppel Altenkunshtadt]] (1765–1837), German and Hungarian rabbi
* [[Yaakov Koppel Altenkunshtadt]] (1765–1837), German and Hungarian rabbi
* [[Abraham ben Gedaliah Tiktin]] (1764–1820), Rabbi of Breslau
* [[Shimon Agassi]] (1852–1914), Iraqi Hakham and Kabbalist
* [[Shimon Agassi]] (1852–1914), Iraqi Hakham and Kabbalist
* [[Nathan Marcus Adler]] (1803–1890), [[Chief Rabbi]] of the [[British Empire]]
* [[Nathan Marcus Adler]] (1803–1890), [[Chief Rabbi]] of the [[British Empire]]
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* [[Hayyim Tyrer]] (1740–1817), Hasidic kabbalist
* [[Hayyim Tyrer]] (1740–1817), Hasidic kabbalist
* [[Simcha Zissel Ziv]] (1824–1898), the Elder of Kelm, one of the early leaders of the [[Musar movement]], founder and director of the [[Kelm Talmud Torah]]
* [[Simcha Zissel Ziv]] (1824–1898), the Elder of Kelm, one of the early leaders of the [[Musar movement]], founder and director of the [[Kelm Talmud Torah]]
* [[Aharon Azriel]], 19th century kabbalist and head of Bet El Yeshiva


===20th century===
===20th century===
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* [[Baba Sali|Yisrael Abuhatzeira]] (1889–1984), Kabbalist
* [[Baba Sali|Yisrael Abuhatzeira]] (1889–1984), Kabbalist
* [[Nisson Alpert]] (1927–1986), [[rosh yeshiva]] of [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary]] and the first Rosh [[Kollel]] of its Kollel L’Horaah — Yadin-Yadin
* [[Nisson Alpert]] (1927–1986), [[rosh yeshiva]] of [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary]] and the first Rosh [[Kollel]] of its Kollel L’Horaah — Yadin-Yadin
* [[Gedaliah Anemer]] (1933-2010), [[rosh yeshiva]] of [[Yeshiva of Greater Washington]] and [[posek]]
* [[Baruch Ashlag]] (1907–1991), [[Hasidic Judaism|Hasidic]] [[rebbe]], [[Kabbalah|Kabbalist]], [[author]], firstborn and successor of [[Yehuda Ashlag]]
* [[Baruch Ashlag]] (1907–1991), [[Hasidic Judaism|Hasidic]] [[rebbe]], [[Kabbalah|Kabbalist]], [[author]], firstborn and successor of [[Yehuda Ashlag]]
* [[Yehuda Ashlag]] (1885–1954), Hasidic rebbe, [[Kabbalah|kabbalist]], [[author]] of the ''Baal Ha-Sulam'' on the [[Zohar]] and of ''Talmud Eser Sefirot''
* [[Yehuda Ashlag]] (1885–1954), Hasidic rebbe, [[Kabbalah|kabbalist]], [[author]] of the ''Baal Ha-Sulam'' on the [[Zohar]] and of ''Talmud Eser Sefirot''
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* [[Yitzchok Hutner]] (1906–1980), (''Pachad Yitzchok''), European-born, American and Israeli rosh yeshiva
* [[Yitzchok Hutner]] (1906–1980), (''Pachad Yitzchok''), European-born, American and Israeli rosh yeshiva
* [[Israel Meir Kagan|Yisrael Meir Kagan]] (1839–1933), (''[[Chofetz Chaim]]''), posek, and [[ethics|ethicist]], compiler of classic works. Born and lived in Poland. Wrote the [[Mishnah Berurah]], a work on Jewish Law.
* [[Israel Meir Kagan|Yisrael Meir Kagan]] (1839–1933), (''[[Chofetz Chaim]]''), posek, and [[ethics|ethicist]], compiler of classic works. Born and lived in Poland. Wrote the [[Mishnah Berurah]], a work on Jewish Law.
* [[Aharon ben Yosef ha-Kohen]], son-in-law of [[Israel Meir Kagan|Chofetz Chaim]] (1863 – 1936)
* [[Yaakov Kamenetsky]] (1891–1986), rabbinical leader and educationalist
* [[Yaakov Kamenetsky]] (1891–1986), rabbinical leader and educationalist
* [[Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky]] (1899–1985), ("Steipler Gaon"), Ukrainian-born scholar
* [[Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky]] (1899–1985), ("Steipler Gaon"), Ukrainian-born scholar
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* [[Ephraim Epstein]] (1876–1960), congregational Orthodox rabbi and prominent member of the Jewish community in [[Chicago]], [[Talmud]] scholar
* [[Ephraim Epstein]] (1876–1960), congregational Orthodox rabbi and prominent member of the Jewish community in [[Chicago]], [[Talmud]] scholar
* [[Isidore Epstein]] (1894–1962), Principal of [[Jews' College]] in [[London]]
* [[Isidore Epstein]] (1894–1962), Principal of [[Jews' College]] in [[London]]
* [[Yakov Fishman|Yaakov Fishman]] (1913–1983), Chief Rabbi of [[Moscow]] and the [[Moscow Choral Synagogue]]
* [[Yakov Leybovich Fishman|Yaakov Fishman]] (1913–1983), Chief Rabbi of [[Moscow]] and the [[Moscow Choral Synagogue]]
* [[Mavro Frankfurter]] (1875–1942), [[Croatia|Croatian]] rabbi of the [[Vinkovci Synagogue]] who was murdered during the [[The Holocaust in the Independent State of Croatia|Holocaust]] by the [[Ustaše|Ustashas]] at the [[Jasenovac concentration camp]]
* [[Mavro Frankfurter]] (1875–1942), [[Croatia|Croatian]] rabbi of the [[Vinkovci Synagogue]] who was murdered during the [[The Holocaust in the Independent State of Croatia|Holocaust]] by the [[Ustaše|Ustashas]] at the [[Jasenovac concentration camp]]
* [[Harry Freedman (rabbi)|Harry Freedman]] (1901–1982), [[author]], translator and teacher at [[Yeshiva University]]
* [[Harry Freedman (rabbi)|Harry Freedman]] (1901–1982), [[author]], translator and teacher at [[Yeshiva University]]
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[[File:הרב אביגדור נבנצל.png|thumb|upright|[[Avigdor Nebenzahl]]]]
[[File:הרב אביגדור נבנצל.png|thumb|upright|[[Avigdor Nebenzahl]]]]
* [[Shlomo Amar]] (1948–), Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel
* [[Shlomo Amar]] (1948–), Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel
* [[Haim Amsalem]] (1959-), former member of [[Knesset]] who focused on making conversion to Judaism easier
* [[Haim Amsalem]] (1959–), former member of [[Knesset]] who focused on making conversion to Judaism easier
* [[Yaakov Ariel]] (1937–), Chief Rabbi of [[Ramat Gan]], former [[rosh yeshiva]] of the [[yeshiva]] in the abandoned Israeli settlement of [[Yamit]], rabbi of [[Kfar Maimon]]
* [[Yaakov Ariel]] (1937–), Chief Rabbi of [[Ramat Gan]], former [[rosh yeshiva]] of the [[yeshiva]] in the abandoned Israeli settlement of [[Yamit]], rabbi of [[Kfar Maimon]]
* [[Yisrael Ariel]] (1939–), founder of the [[Temple Institute]] and one of the liberators of the [[Western Wall]] in the [[Six-Day War]]
* [[Yisrael Ariel]] (1939–), founder of the [[Temple Institute]] and one of the liberators of the [[Western Wall]] in the [[Six-Day War]]
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* [[Yoel Bin-Nun]] (1946–), one of the founders of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], [[Gush Emunim]], [[Alon Shevut]] and [[Ofra]], doctor of [[Jewish thought]] and a lecturer on [[Hebrew Bible|Tanach]]
* [[Yoel Bin-Nun]] (1946–), one of the founders of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], [[Gush Emunim]], [[Alon Shevut]] and [[Ofra]], doctor of [[Jewish thought]] and a lecturer on [[Hebrew Bible|Tanach]]
* [[Oury Amos Cherki|Uri Amos Cherki]] (1959–), chairman of Brit Olam – [[Noahidism|Noahide]] World Center, a senior lecturer at [[Machon Meir]], congregational leader, author and philosopher
* [[Oury Amos Cherki|Uri Amos Cherki]] (1959–), chairman of Brit Olam – [[Noahidism|Noahide]] World Center, a senior lecturer at [[Machon Meir]], congregational leader, author and philosopher
* [[Yuval Cherlow]] (1957–), Rosh Yeshiva and co-founder of [[Yeshivat Hesder Petah Tikva|Orot Shaul]] and one of the founders of [[Tzohar (organization)|Tzohar]]
* [[Yuval Cherlow]] (1957–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] and co-founder of [[Yeshivat Hesder Petah Tikva|Orot Shaul]] and one of the founders of [[Tzohar (organization)|Tzohar]]
* [[Zephaniah Drori]] (1937–), Chief Rabbi of [[Kiryat Shmona]], Israel and rosh yeshiva of the Kiryat Shmona [[Hesder]] Yeshiva, helped establish [[Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh]]
* [[Zephaniah Drori]] (1937–), Chief Rabbi of [[Kiryat Shmona]], Israel and rosh yeshiva of the Kiryat Shmona [[Hesder]] Yeshiva, helped establish [[Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh]]
* [[Haim Drukman]] (1932–2022), [[Israel|Israeli]] politician, rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Or Etzion|Ohr Etzion Yeshiva]], head of the Center for [[Bnei Akiva]] Yeshivot
* [[Haim Drukman]] (1932–2022), [[Israel|Israeli]] politician, rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Or Etzion|Ohr Etzion Yeshiva]], head of the Center for [[Bnei Akiva]] Yeshivot
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* [[Binyamin Elon]] (1954–2017), Israeli politician who served as a member of the [[Knesset]] for [[Moledet]] and the [[National Union (Israel)|National Union]]
* [[Binyamin Elon]] (1954–2017), Israeli politician who served as a member of the [[Knesset]] for [[Moledet]] and the [[National Union (Israel)|National Union]]
* [[Mordechai Elon]] (1959–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat HaKotel]]
* [[Mordechai Elon]] (1959–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat HaKotel]]
* [[Baruch Gigi]] (1957-), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], communal rabbi of the [[Sephardi Jews|Sephardi]] [[synagogue]] in [[Alon Shvut]]
* [[Baruch Gigi]] (1957–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], communal rabbi of the [[Sephardi Jews|Sephardi]] [[synagogue]] in [[Alon Shvut]]
* [[Yehuda Gilad (politician)|Yehuda Gilad]] (1955–), Rosh Yeshivat [[Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa|Maale Gilboa]], rabbi of [[Kibbutz Lavi]]
* [[Yehuda Gilad (politician)|Yehuda Gilad]] (1955–), Rosh Yeshivat [[Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa|Maale Gilboa]], rabbi of [[Kibbutz Lavi]]
* [[Yitzchak Ginsburgh]] (1944–), American-born Israeli, currently president of the Od Yosef Chai Yeshivah in the settlement of Yitzhar in the West Bank
* [[Yitzchak Ginsburgh]] (1944–), American-born Israeli, currently president of the Od Yosef Chai Yeshivah in the settlement of Yitzhar in the West Bank
* [[Yehudah Glick]] (1965–), American-born Israeli activist, [[List of members of the twentieth Knesset|politician]], leader of [[HaLiba]], a coalition of groups dedicated to reaching complete and comprehensive [[Temple Mount entry restrictions|freedom and civil rights]] for Jews on the Temple Mount
* [[Yehudah Glick]] (1965–), American-born Israeli activist, [[List of members of the twentieth Knesset|politician]], leader of [[HaLiba]], a coalition of groups dedicated to reaching complete and comprehensive [[Temple Mount entry restrictions|freedom and civil rights]] for Jews on the Temple Mount
* [[Tamir Granot]] (1970–), [[Rosh Yeshiva]] of [[Yeshivat Hesder Petah Tikva|Yeshivat Orot Shaul]]
* [[Re'em Ha'Cohen|Re’em HaCohen]] (1957–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Otniel]] and rabbi of the [[Otniel]] settlement
* [[Re'em Ha'Cohen|Re’em HaCohen]] (1957–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Otniel]] and rabbi of the [[Otniel]] settlement
* [[Yeshayahu Hadari]] (1933–2018), Israeli religious scholar, first rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat HaKotel]]
* [[Yeshayahu Hadari]] (1933–2018), Israeli religious scholar, first rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat HaKotel]]
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* [[Israel Meir Lau]] (1937–), former [[Ashkenazi Jews|Ashkenazi]] [[Chief Rabbinate of Israel|Chief Rabbi of Israel]] and current Chief Rabbi of [[Tel Aviv]]
* [[Israel Meir Lau]] (1937–), former [[Ashkenazi Jews|Ashkenazi]] [[Chief Rabbinate of Israel|Chief Rabbi of Israel]] and current Chief Rabbi of [[Tel Aviv]]
* [[Yitzhak Levy]] (1947–), [[Mashgiach ruchani|Mashgiach]] at [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], politician, among the initiators of the establishment of the [[Jewish Quarter (Jerusalem)|Jewish quarter]] in Jerusalem, co-founder of [[Elon Moreh]]
* [[Yitzhak Levy]] (1947–), [[Mashgiach ruchani|Mashgiach]] at [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], politician, among the initiators of the establishment of the [[Jewish Quarter (Jerusalem)|Jewish quarter]] in Jerusalem, co-founder of [[Elon Moreh]]
* [[Mosheh Lichtenstein]] (1961-), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], son of [[Aharon Lichtenstein]] and grandson of [[Joseph B. Soloveitchik]]
* [[Mosheh Lichtenstein]] (1961–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], son of [[Aharon Lichtenstein]] and grandson of [[Joseph B. Soloveitchik]]
* [[Dov Lior]] (1933–), Chief Rabbi of [[Kiryat Arba]] and [[Hebron]]
* [[Dov Lior]] (1933–), Chief Rabbi of [[Kiryat Arba]] and [[Hebron]]
* [[Yaakov Medan]] (1950-), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], partner in drafting the [[Gavison-Medan Covenant]]
* [[Yaakov Medan]] (1950–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], partner in drafting the [[Gavison-Medan Covenant]]
* [[Eliezer Melamed]] (1961–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Har Bracha]], rabbi of the community [[Har Bracha]], and author ''[[Peninei Halakha]]'', son of [[Zalman Melamed|Zalman Baruch Melamed]]
* [[Eliezer Melamed]] (1961–), rosh yeshiva of [[Yeshivat Har Bracha]], rabbi of the community [[Har Bracha]], and author ''[[Peninei Halakha]]'', son of [[Zalman Melamed|Zalman Baruch Melamed]]
* [[Zalman Melamed|Zalman Baruch Melamed]] (1937–), rabbi of [[Beit El]], father of [[Eliezer Melamed]]
* [[Zalman Melamed|Zalman Baruch Melamed]] (1937–), rabbi of [[Beit El]], father of [[Eliezer Melamed]]
* [[Michael Melchior]] (1954–), activist and Israeli politician, community rabbi in [[Talpiot|Talpiyot, Jerusalem]], Chief Rabbi of [[Norway]]
* [[Michael Melchior]] (1954–), activist and Israeli politician, community rabbi in [[Talpiot|Talpiyot, Jerusalem]], Chief Rabbi of [[Norway]]
* [[Chaim Navon]] (1973 - )
* [[Chaim Navon]] (1973–)
* [[Yakov Nagen]] (1967–), Israeli author, rabbi at Yeshivat Otniel, leader in interfaith peace initiatives between Judaism and Islam
* [[Yakov Nagen]] (1967–), Israeli author, rabbi at Yeshivat Otniel, leader in interfaith peace initiatives between Judaism and Islam
* [[Avigdor Nebenzahl]] (1935–), Chief Rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem, senior rosh yeshiva at [[Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh]], rabbi of the [[Ramban Synagogue]]
* [[Avigdor Nebenzahl]] (1935–), Chief Rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem, senior rosh yeshiva at [[Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh]], rabbi of the [[Ramban Synagogue]]
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* [[Shai Piron]] (1965–), Israeli educator and politician
* [[Shai Piron]] (1965–), Israeli educator and politician
* [[Hanan Porat]] (1943–2011), Israeli educator, political activist and politician, one of the liberators of Jerusalem in the Six-Day War, co-founder of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], [[Gush Emunim]], [[Kfar Etzion]], [[Alon Shvut|Alon Shevut]], [[Elon Moreh]] and [[Ofra]]
* [[Hanan Porat]] (1943–2011), Israeli educator, political activist and politician, one of the liberators of Jerusalem in the Six-Day War, co-founder of [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]], [[Gush Emunim]], [[Kfar Etzion]], [[Alon Shvut|Alon Shevut]], [[Elon Moreh]] and [[Ofra]]
* [[Meir Porush]] (1955-), Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Agudat Yisrael, son of Menachem Porush
* [[Meir Porush]] (1955–), Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Agudat Yisrael, son of Menachem Porush
* [[Nahum Rabinovitch|Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch]] (1928–2020), Canadian-Israeli ''posek'', rosh yeshiva of the [[London School of Jewish Studies]] and the ''Hesder Yeshiva'' [[Yeshivat Birkat Moshe|Birkat Moshe]] in [[Ma'ale Adumim]]
* [[Nahum Rabinovitch|Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch]] (1928–2020), Canadian-Israeli ''posek'', rosh yeshiva of the [[London School of Jewish Studies]] and the ''Hesder Yeshiva'' [[Yeshivat Birkat Moshe|Birkat Moshe]] in [[Ma'ale Adumim]]
* [[Yosef Zvi Rimon]] (1968–) Rabbi of the [[Gush Etzion Regional Council]], Rosh Kollel at [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]]
* [[Yosef Zvi Rimon]] (1968–) Rabbi of the [[Gush Etzion Regional Council]], Rosh Kollel at [[Yeshivat Har Etzion]]
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* [[Zvi Thau]] (1938–), co-founder and president of Yeshivat [[Har Hamor]] in Jerusalem
* [[Zvi Thau]] (1938–), co-founder and president of Yeshivat [[Har Hamor]] in Jerusalem
* [[Ron Yosef]] (1974–), founder of the Israeli organization [[Hod (organization)|Hod]], which represents Israeli [[gay]] and [[lesbian]] Orthodox Jews
* [[Ron Yosef]] (1974–), founder of the Israeli organization [[Hod (organization)|Hod]], which represents Israeli [[gay]] and [[lesbian]] Orthodox Jews
* [[Yaakov Roja]] (1944–), chairman of the Rabbinical Council of ZAKA and interim president of the Council of the Chief Rabbinate


====Haredi====
====Haredi====
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[[File:רבי יחזקאל ראטה.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Yechezkel Roth]] of Karlsburg]]
[[File:רבי יחזקאל ראטה.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Yechezkel Roth]] of Karlsburg]]
[[File:Shlomomiller.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Shlomo Miller]]]]
[[File:Shlomomiller.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Shlomo Miller]]]]
* [[Elazar Abuhatzeira]] (1948–2011), Orthodox Sefardi rabbi and kabbalist, known to followers as the "Baba Elazar
* [[Elazar Abuhatzeira]] (1948–2011), Orthodox Sefardi rabbi and kabbalist, known to followers as the "Baba Elazar"
* [[Asher Arieli]] (1957–), senior lecturer at [[Mir yeshiva (Jerusalem)|Yeshivas Mir]] in [[Israel]], son-in-law of [[Nachum Partzovitz]]
* [[Asher Arieli]] (1957–), senior lecturer at [[Mir yeshiva (Jerusalem)|Yeshivas Mir]] in [[Israel]], son-in-law of [[Nachum Partzovitz]]
* [[Yaakov Aryeh Alter]] (1939–), eighth and current{{when|date=June 2022}} rebbe of the Hasidic dynasty of [[Ger (Hasidic dynasty)|Ger]]
* [[Yaakov Aryeh Alter]] (1939–), eighth and current{{when|date=June 2022}} rebbe of the Hasidic dynasty of [[Ger (Hasidic dynasty)|Ger]]
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* [[Uriel Davidi]] (1922–2006), Chief Rabbi of Iran from 1980 to 1994
* [[Uriel Davidi]] (1922–2006), Chief Rabbi of Iran from 1980 to 1994
* [[Michel Dorfman]] (1913–2006), de facto head of the Breslover Hasidim living in post-Stalinist Russia
* [[Michel Dorfman]] (1913–2006), de facto head of the Breslover Hasidim living in post-Stalinist Russia
* [[Alfredo Goldschmidt (rabbi)]] (1945-) Great rabbi of [[Colombia]] and the Colegio Colombo Hebreo
* [[Alfredo Goldschmidt (rabbi)]] (1945–) Great rabbi of [[Colombia]] and the Colegio Colombo Hebreo
* [[Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky (third Dushinsky rebbe)|Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky]], Rebbe of the [[Dushinsky (Hasidic dynasty)|Dushinsky]] of Jerusalem
* [[Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky (third Dushinsky rebbe)|Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky]], Rebbe of the [[Dushinsky (Hasidic dynasty)|Dushinsky]] of Jerusalem
* [[Shlomo Elyashiv]] (1841–1926), [[Lithuanian Jews|Lithuanian]] [[Talmud|talmudist]] and [[Kabbalah|Kabbalist]] known as the ''Leshem'' or ''Ba'al HaLeshem'', teacher of [[Abraham Isaac Kook]], grandfather of [[Yosef Sholom Eliashiv]]
* [[Shlomo Elyashiv]] (1841–1926), [[Lithuanian Jews|Lithuanian]] [[Talmud|talmudist]] and [[Kabbalah|Kabbalist]] known as the ''Leshem'' or ''Ba'al HaLeshem'', teacher of [[Abraham Isaac Kook]], grandfather of [[Yosef Sholom Eliashiv]]
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* [[Nissim Karelitz]] (1926–2019), Israeli haredi leader
* [[Nissim Karelitz]] (1926–2019), Israeli haredi leader
* [[Meir Kessler]] (1961–), rabbi of Modi'in Illit
* [[Meir Kessler]] (1961–), rabbi of Modi'in Illit
* [[Zvi Kogan]] (1996-2024), Israeli-Moldovan rabbi killed in the United Arab Emirates
* [[Yitzhak Aharon Korff]], Rebbe of Zvhil – Mezhbizh, Boston and Jerusalem, and Rabbi, Jerusalem Great Synagogue.
* [[Yitzhak Aharon Korff]], Rebbe of Zvhil – Mezhbizh, Boston and Jerusalem, and Rabbi, Jerusalem Great Synagogue.
* [[Zundel Kroizer]] (1924–2014), Israeli author of ''Ohr Hachamah''
* [[Zundel Kroizer]] (1924–2014), Israeli author of ''Ohr Hachamah''
* [[Dov Landau]], Israeli ''rosh yeshiva''
* [[Dov Landau]], Israeli ''rosh yeshiva''
* [[Berel Lazar]] (1964–), Italian Chief Rabbi of Russia
* [[Berel Lazar]] (1964–), Italian Chief Rabbi of Russia
* [[Yosef Yechiel Mechel Lebovits]] Rebbe of [[Nikolsburg (Hasidic dynasty)|Nikolsburg]]
* Yosef Yechiel Mechel Lebovits Rebbe of [[Nikolsburg (Hasidic dynasty)|Nikolsburg]]
* [[Yitzchok Lichtenstein]] (1962–), Rosh Yeshiva of [[Yeshiva Torah Vodaas]], son of [[Aharon Lichtenstein]], grandson of [[Joseph B. Soloveitchik|Joseph B. Soloveichik]]
* [[Yitzchok Lichtenstein]] (1962–), Rosh Yeshiva of [[Yeshiva Torah Vodaas]], son of [[Aharon Lichtenstein]], grandson of [[Joseph B. Soloveitchik|Joseph B. Soloveichik]]
* [[Ben Zion Aryeh Leibish Halberstam]] (1955–), current leader of the Bobov
* [[Ben Zion Aryeh Leibish Halberstam]] (1955–), current leader of the Bobov
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* [[Yehoshua Rokeach of Machnovka]] (1949–), [[Machnovka (Hasidic dynasty)|Machnovka]] Rebbe of Bnei Brak
* [[Yehoshua Rokeach of Machnovka]] (1949–), [[Machnovka (Hasidic dynasty)|Machnovka]] Rebbe of Bnei Brak
* [[Yissachar Dov Rokeach (fifth Belzer rebbe)|Yissachar Dov Rokeach]] (1948–), Belzer Rebbe
* [[Yissachar Dov Rokeach (fifth Belzer rebbe)|Yissachar Dov Rokeach]] (1948–), Belzer Rebbe
* [[Elyakim Rosenblatt]] (1933-2019), American ''rosh yeshiva'' of [[Yeshiva Kesser Torah]] in [[Queens, NY]]
* [[Elyakim Rosenblatt]] (1933–2019), American ''rosh yeshiva'' of [[Yeshiva Kesser Torah]] in [[Queens, NY]]
* [[Yechezkel Roth]], Karlsburger Rav
* [[Yechezkel Roth]], Karlsburger Rav
* [[Shmuel Rozovsky]] (1913–1979), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of the [[Ponevezh Yeshiva]]
* [[Shmuel Rozovsky]] (1913–1979), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of the [[Ponevezh Yeshiva]]
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* [[Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik]] (1946–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of Yeshivas Brisk, one of the [[Brisk tradition and Soloveitchik dynasty|Brisk yeshivas]] in [[Jerusalem]], son of [[Berel Soloveitchik]]
* [[Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik]] (1946–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of Yeshivas Brisk, one of the [[Brisk tradition and Soloveitchik dynasty|Brisk yeshivas]] in [[Jerusalem]], son of [[Berel Soloveitchik]]
* [[Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik]] (1921–2021), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of one of the branches of the [[Brisk yeshivas]] in [[Jerusalem]], son of [[Yitzchok Zev Soloveitchik]]
* [[Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik]] (1921–2021), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of one of the branches of the [[Brisk yeshivas]] in [[Jerusalem]], son of [[Yitzchok Zev Soloveitchik]]
* [[Moshe Sternbuch]] (1926–), [[Gaon (Hebrew)|Gaon]] [[Beth Din#Officers of a beth din|Av Beis Din]] of the [[Edah HaChareidis]]
* [[Aaron Teitelbaum]] (1947–), Grand Rebbes of Satmar, and the Ruv of the Satmar community in Kiryas Joel, New York
* [[Aaron Teitelbaum]] (1947–), Grand Rebbes of Satmar, and the Ruv of the Satmar community in Kiryas Joel, New York
* [[Moshe Teitelbaum (Satmar)|Moshe Teitelbaum]] (1914–2006), Satmar Rebbe
* [[Moshe Teitelbaum (Satmar)|Moshe Teitelbaum]] (1914–2006), Satmar Rebbe
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* [[Mordechai Dovid Unger]] (1954–), currently Bobover Rebbe
* [[Mordechai Dovid Unger]] (1954–), currently Bobover Rebbe
* [[Vizhnitz|Vizhnitzer Rebbes]], (''Vizhnitzer''), Romanian dynasty of Hasidic ''rebbes'' in Israel and the United States
* [[Vizhnitz|Vizhnitzer Rebbes]], (''Vizhnitzer''), Romanian dynasty of Hasidic ''rebbes'' in Israel and the United States
* [[Osher Weiss]] (1953-), Possek and An Av Beis Din
* [[Osher Weiss]] (1953–), Possek and An Av Beis Din
* [[Shmuel Wosner]] (1913–2015), Haredi rabbi and posek
* [[Shmuel Wosner]] (1913–2015), Haredi rabbi and posek
* [[Dov Yaffe]] (1928–2017), Lithuanian-born Israeli rabbi
* [[Dov Yaffe]] (1928–2017), Lithuanian-born Israeli rabbi
* [[Amnon Yitzhak]] (1953–), Yemenite "ba'al teshuva Rabbi" in Israel
* [[Amnon Yitzhak]] (1953–), Yemenite "ba'al teshuva Rabbi" in Israel
* [[Ovadia Yosef]] (1920–2013), Iraqi-Israeli former Israel Sephardic Chief Rabbi, legal scholar, "de facto" leader of Sephardic Jewry
* [[Ovadia Yosef]] (1920–2013), Iraqi-Israeli former Israel Sephardic Chief Rabbi, legal scholar, "de facto" leader of Sephardic Jewry
* [[Amram Zaks]] (1926–2012), ''rosh yeshiva'' of the Slabodka yeshiva of Bnei Brak
* [[Amram Zaks]] (1926–2012), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of the Slabodka yeshiva of Bnei Brak
* [[Jonathan Markovitch]] (1967–), Chief Rabbi of [[Kyiv]]
* [[Jonathan Markovitch]] (1967–), Chief Rabbi of [[Kyiv]]


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*[[David Bigman]] (1954–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of [[Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa]], helped found the [[Ein HaNetziv|Ein Hanatziv]] Midrasha for girls, previous [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of the [[Ein Tzurim]] Yeshiva
*[[David Bigman]] (1954–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of [[Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa]], helped found the [[Ein HaNetziv|Ein Hanatziv]] Midrasha for girls, previous [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of the [[Ein Tzurim]] Yeshiva
*[[Yosef Blau]] – [[Mashgiach ruchani]] at [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary|RIETS]] for over 40 years, president of the [[Religious Zionists of America]]
*[[Yosef Blau]] – [[Mashgiach ruchani]] at [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary|RIETS]] for over 40 years, president of the [[Religious Zionists of America]]
*[[Benjamin Blech]] (1933-), American modern Orthodox thinker, Professor of Talmud and Jewish Thought at Yeshiva University, author and speaker
*[[Benjamin Blech]] (1933–), American modern Orthodox thinker, Professor of Talmud and Jewish Thought at Yeshiva University, author and speaker
*[[J. David Bleich]] (1936–), [[Posek]] and [[ethicist]], including [[Jewish medical ethics]], [[Rosh yeshiva]] and professor at [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary|RIETS]] and [[Yeshiva University]]
*[[J. David Bleich]] (1936–), [[Posek]] and [[ethicist]], including [[Jewish medical ethics]], [[Rosh yeshiva]] and professor at [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary|RIETS]] and [[Yeshiva University]]
*[[Kenneth Brander]] (1962–), American rabbi, president and [[Rosh hayeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of [[Ohr Torah Stone|the Ohr Torah Stone]] network of institutions
*[[Kenneth Brander]] (1962–), American rabbi, president and [[Rosh hayeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] of [[Ohr Torah Stone|the Ohr Torah Stone]] network of institutions
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*[[Kotel Da-Don|Kotel Dadon]] (1967–), [[Israel|Israeli]] Orthodox rabbi, Chief Rabbi of [[Croatia]],
*[[Kotel Da-Don|Kotel Dadon]] (1967–), [[Israel|Israeli]] Orthodox rabbi, Chief Rabbi of [[Croatia]],
*[[Ahron Daum]] (1951–2018), Israeli-born [[Modern Orthodox Judaism|Modern-Orthodox]] rabbi, educator, author and Chief Rabbi of [[Frankfurt am Main]]
*[[Ahron Daum]] (1951–2018), Israeli-born [[Modern Orthodox Judaism|Modern-Orthodox]] rabbi, educator, author and Chief Rabbi of [[Frankfurt am Main]]
*[[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
*[[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
*[[Mark Dratch]] (1958–), Instructor of Jewish Studies at [[Yeshiva University]] and founder of [[JSafe]]
*[[Mark Dratch]] (1958–), Instructor of Jewish Studies at [[Yeshiva University]] and founder of [[JSafe]]
*[[Seth Farber]] (1967–), American-Israeli [[Modern Orthodox]] rabbi, [[historian]], [[author]], and founder and director of the Jewish life advocacy organization, [[ITIM: Resources and Advocacy for Jewish Life|ITIM]]
*[[Seth Farber]] (1967–), American-Israeli [[Modern Orthodox]] rabbi, [[historian]], [[author]], and founder and director of the Jewish life advocacy organization, [[ITIM: Resources and Advocacy for Jewish Life|ITIM]]
*[[Barry Freundel]] (1951-), former rabbi of [[Kesher Israel (Washington, D.C.)|Kesher Israel]] Congregation in [[Washington, D.C.]], convicted of [[voyeurism]]
*[[Barry Freundel]] (1951–), former rabbi of [[Kesher Israel (Washington, D.C.)|Kesher Israel]] Congregation in [[Washington, D.C.]], convicted of [[voyeurism]]
*[[Manis Friedman]] (1946-), a biblical scholar, author, counselor and speaker
*[[Manis Friedman]] (1946–), a biblical scholar, author, counselor and speaker
*[[Aryeh Frimer]] (1946–), American-[[Israel|Israeli]] Active Oxygen [[Chemist]], teacher at [[Bar-Ilan University|Bar Ilan University]], specialist on [[Women in Judaism|Women and Jewish law]]
*[[Aryeh Frimer]] (1946–), American-[[Israel|Israeli]] Active Oxygen [[Chemist]], teacher at [[Bar-Ilan University|Bar Ilan University]], specialist on [[Women in Judaism|Women and Jewish law]]
*[[Menachem Genack]] (1949-), [[CEO]] of the [[Orthodox Union]] [[Kosher]] Division, [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], founding chairman of [[NORPAC]]
*[[Menachem Genack]] (1949–), [[CEO]] of the [[Orthodox Union]] [[Kosher]] Division, [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], founding chairman of [[NORPAC]]
*[[Meir Goldwicht]] — [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]]
*[[Meir Goldwicht]] — [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]]
*[[Moshe Gottesman]] (1932-2018), rabbi, educator and community leader
*[[Moshe Gottesman]] (1932–2018), rabbi, educator and community leader
*[[Irving Greenberg]] (1933–), American rabbi and writer on the relationship between [[Christianity and Judaism]]
*[[Irving Greenberg]] (1933–), American rabbi and writer on the relationship between [[Christianity and Judaism]]
*[[Steven Greenberg (rabbi)|Steven Greenberg]] (1956–), first openly homosexual [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox]] rabbi
*[[Steven Greenberg (rabbi)|Steven Greenberg]] (1956–), first openly homosexual [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox]] rabbi
*[[David Bar Hayim]] (1960-), founder of [[Machon Shilo]], proponent of [[Nusach (Jewish custom)|Nusach]] Eretz Yisrael
*[[David Bar Hayim]] (1960–), founder of [[Machon Shilo]], proponent of [[Nusach (Jewish custom)|Nusach]] Eretz Yisrael
*[[Nathaniel Helfgot]] (1963–), President of the [[International Rabbinic Fellowship]]
*[[Nathaniel Helfgot]] (1963–), President of the [[International Rabbinic Fellowship]]
*[[Yehuda Henkin]] (1945-2020), author of the [[responsa]] Benei Vanim, [[modern orthodox]] [[posek]]
*[[Yehuda Henkin]] (1945–2020), author of the [[responsa]] Benei Vanim, [[modern orthodox]] [[posek]]
*[[Shmuel Herzfeld]] (1974–), Senior rabbi of [[Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], Vice President of the [[AMCHA Initiative]], teacher, lecturer, activist, author
*[[Shmuel Herzfeld]] (1974–), Senior rabbi of [[Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], Vice President of the [[AMCHA Initiative]], teacher, lecturer, activist, author
*[[David Hirsch (rabbi)|David Hirsch]] (1968–), [[Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]] for over 20 years
*[[David Hirsch (rabbi)|David Hirsch]] (1968–), [[Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]] for over 20 years
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*[[Yona Reiss]] (1966–), American rabbi, noted Torah scholar, attorney, lecturer and jurist, current Av Beth Din of the Chicago Rabbinical Council
*[[Yona Reiss]] (1966–), American rabbi, noted Torah scholar, attorney, lecturer and jurist, current Av Beth Din of the Chicago Rabbinical Council
*[[Hershel Reichman]] (1944–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]]
*[[Hershel Reichman]] (1944–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]]
*[[Shlomo Riskin]] (1940-), founding Chief Rabbi of [[Efrat (Israeli settlement)|Efrat]], founding rabbi of [[Lincoln Square Synagogue]] on the [[Upper West Side]] of [[New York City]], dean of [[Manhattan Day School]], founder and Chancellor of the [[Ohr Torah Stone|Ohr Torah Stone Institutions]]
*[[Shlomo Riskin]] (1940–), founding Chief Rabbi of [[Efrat (Israeli settlement)|Efrat]], founding rabbi of [[Lincoln Square Synagogue]] on the [[Upper West Side]] of [[New York City]], dean of [[Manhattan Day School]], founder and Chancellor of the [[Ohr Torah Stone|Ohr Torah Stone Institutions]]
*[[David Rosen (rabbi)|David Rosen]] (1951–), [[South Africa|South African]]-[[British Empire|British]]-[[Israel|Israeli]] rabbi, Chief Rabbi of [[Ireland]], [[American Jewish Committee]]'s International Director of Interreligious Affairs, son of [[Kopul Rosen]]
*[[David Rosen (rabbi)|David Rosen]] (1951–), [[South Africa|South African]]-[[British Empire|British]]-[[Israel|Israeli]] rabbi, Chief Rabbi of [[Ireland]], [[American Jewish Committee]]'s International Director of Interreligious Affairs, son of [[Kopul Rosen]]
*[[Jeremy Rosen]] (1942–), Orthodox Rabbi, [[author]] and lecturer, son of [[Kopul Rosen]]
*[[Jeremy Rosen]] (1942–), Orthodox Rabbi, [[author]] and lecturer, son of [[Kopul Rosen]]
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*[[Jacob J. Schacter]] (1950–), American [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox]] rabbi, historian, University Professor of Jewish History and Jewish Thought and Senior Scholar at the [[Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future|Center for the Jewish Future]] at [[Yeshiva University]], son of [[Herschel Schacter]]
*[[Jacob J. Schacter]] (1950–), American [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox]] rabbi, historian, University Professor of Jewish History and Jewish Thought and Senior Scholar at the [[Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future|Center for the Jewish Future]] at [[Yeshiva University]], son of [[Herschel Schacter]]
*[[Hanan Schlesinger]] – American-Israeli Orthodox rabbi, co-founder of [[Arab–Israeli peace projects#Roots.2FJudur.2FShorashim: The Palestinian Israeli Initiative for Understanding.2C Nonviolence.2C and Reconciliation|Roots]], a joint Palestinian-Israeli grassroots peacemaking initiative
*[[Hanan Schlesinger]] – American-Israeli Orthodox rabbi, co-founder of [[Arab–Israeli peace projects#Roots.2FJudur.2FShorashim: The Palestinian Israeli Initiative for Understanding.2C Nonviolence.2C and Reconciliation|Roots]], a joint Palestinian-Israeli grassroots peacemaking initiative
*[[Arthur Schneier]] (1930-), prominent rabbi in the secular world and rabbi at [[Park East Synagogue]], which hosted [[Pope Benedict XVI|Pope Benedict]]
*[[Arthur Schneier]] (1930–), prominent rabbi in the secular world and rabbi at [[Park East Synagogue]], which hosted [[Pope Benedict XVI|Pope Benedict]]
*[[Elliot Schrier]] (1989–), community leader and teacher, current ''[[Mara d'atra|Mara d'asra]]'' of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in [[Teaneck, New Jersey|Teaneck]], [[New Jersey]]
*[[Elliot Schrier]] (1989–), community leader and teacher, current ''[[Mara d'atra|Mara d'asra]]'' of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in [[Teaneck, New Jersey|Teaneck]], [[New Jersey]]
*[[Gedalia Dov Schwartz]] (1925–2020), Orthodox rabbi, scholar and [[posek]], the ''[[Beth din#Officers of a beth din|av beis din]]'' of both the [[Beth Din of America]] and the [[Chicago Rabbinical Council]] (cRc), ''rosh beth din'' of the National Beth Din of the [[Rabbinical Council of America]], President of the [[Mizrachi (religious Zionism)|Mizrachi]] of [[Rhode Island]] and the [[Rabbinical Council of America|RCA]] [[Philadelphia]] Region
*[[Gedalia Dov Schwartz]] (1925–2020), Orthodox rabbi, scholar and [[posek]], the ''[[Beth din#Officers of a beth din|av beis din]]'' of both the [[Beth Din of America]] and the [[Chicago Rabbinical Council]] (cRc), ''rosh beth din'' of the National Beth Din of the [[Rabbinical Council of America]], President of the [[Mizrachi (religious Zionism)|Mizrachi]] of [[Rhode Island]] and the [[Rabbinical Council of America|RCA]] [[Philadelphia]] Region
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*[[Ben-Tzion Spitz]] (1969–), Chief Rabbi of [[Uruguay]], [[writer]] and [[Nuclear Engineer]]
*[[Ben-Tzion Spitz]] (1969–), Chief Rabbi of [[Uruguay]], [[writer]] and [[Nuclear Engineer]]
*[[Daniel Stein (rabbi)|Daniel Stein]], (1976–), [[Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], rabbi of Congregation Ahavath Chesed on the [[Upper West Side]] of [[Manhattan]], founding rabbi of Kehillas Beis Sholom in [[Clifton, New Jersey]]
*[[Daniel Stein (rabbi)|Daniel Stein]], (1976–), [[Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], rabbi of Congregation Ahavath Chesed on the [[Upper West Side]] of [[Manhattan]], founding rabbi of Kehillas Beis Sholom in [[Clifton, New Jersey]]
*[[Moshe David Tendler]] (1926-2021), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary|RIETS]], [[professor]] of [[biology]] at [[Yeshiva University]], expert in medical ethics, son-in-law of [[Moshe Feinstein]]
*[[Moshe David Tendler]] (1926–2021), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary|RIETS]], [[professor]] of [[biology]] at [[Yeshiva University]], expert in medical ethics, son-in-law of [[Moshe Feinstein]]
*[[Kalman Topp]] (1972–), American rabbi, educator, author, Senior Rabbi of the [[Beth Jacob Congregation (Beverly Hills, California)|Beth Jacob Congregation]] of [[Beverly Hills, California]]
*[[Kalman Topp]] (1972–), American rabbi, educator, author, Senior Rabbi of the [[Beth Jacob Congregation (Beverly Hills, California)|Beth Jacob Congregation]] of [[Beverly Hills, California]]
*[[Mayer Twersky]] (1960–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], Grand Rabbi of the [[Chernobyl (Hasidic dynasty)#Talne|Talne Chasidim]], grandson of rabbi [[Joseph B. Soloveitchik]]
*[[Mayer Twersky]] (1960–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], Grand Rabbi of the [[Chernobyl (Hasidic dynasty)#Talne|Talne Chasidim]], grandson of rabbi [[Joseph B. Soloveitchik]]
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*[[Jeremy Wieder]] (1971–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], one of the first Americans to win the [[International Bible Contest|International Bible Contest (Chidon Hatanach)]]
*[[Jeremy Wieder]] (1971–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], one of the first Americans to win the [[International Bible Contest|International Bible Contest (Chidon Hatanach)]]
*[[Mordechai Willig]] (1947-), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], prominent posek for the Modern Orthodox community.
*[[Mordechai Willig]] (1947–), [[Rosh yeshiva|Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]], prominent posek for the Modern Orthodox community.
*[[Pesach Wolicki]] (1970–), [[Teacher|educator]], [[writer]], [[columnist]], [[lecturer]], [[public speaker]] and pro-Israel activist, [[Rosh Yeshiva]] at Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah, Associate Director of the [[Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation]] (CJCUC)
*[[Pesach Wolicki]] (1970–), [[Teacher|educator]], [[writer]], [[columnist]], [[lecturer]], [[public speaker]] and pro-Israel activist, [[Rosh Yeshiva]] at Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah, Associate Director of the [[Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation]] (CJCUC)
*[[Benjamin Yudin]] (1944-), rabbi of Shomrei Torah in [[Fair Lawn, New Jersey|Fair Lawn]], [[New Jersey]]
*[[Benjamin Yudin]] (1944–), rabbi of Shomrei Torah in [[Fair Lawn, New Jersey|Fair Lawn]], [[New Jersey]]
*[[Isaac Sacca]] (1964–), [[Sephardi]] [[Chief Rabbi]] of [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]], founder and president of Menora, World Organization for Youth.


==Conservative==
==Conservative==
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*[[Joy Levitt]], first female president of the [[Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association]].
*[[Joy Levitt]], first female president of the [[Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association]].
*[[Toba Spitzer]], first openly gay head of a [[Rabbi|rabbinical association]]
*[[Toba Spitzer]], first openly gay head of a [[Rabbi|rabbinical association]]
*[[Shlomo Baksht]], [[Misnagdim|litvish]] rabbi in [[Odesa]]


==Other rabbis==
==Other rabbis==
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*[[Arthur Waskow]] (1933–), leader of the ''Jewish Renewal'' movement
*[[Arthur Waskow]] (1933–), leader of the ''Jewish Renewal'' movement
*[[Sherwin Wine]] (1928–2007), U.S. founder of ''Society for Humanistic Judaism''
*[[Sherwin Wine]] (1928–2007), U.S. founder of ''Society for Humanistic Judaism''

== Gallery ==
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Dannor - Rabbi Aaron Hart (Uri Feivel) - Google Art Project.jpg|Rabbi Aaron Hart, a prominent 18th-century rabbi. He was the first Chief Rabbi of the Great Synagogue of London.
Abraham Isaac Kook 1924.jpg|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) (cropped).JPG|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.
Aharon ben Yosef ha-Kohen.jpg|Rabbi Aharon ben Yosef ha-Kohen, a notable Talmudic scholar and author of 'Keter Torah'.
Rabbi Aharon Feldman.jpg|Rabbi Aharon Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore. He is a prominent rabbinic leader and author.
RabbiAharonKotlerClassic.jpg|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.
Aharon Rokeach.jpg|Rabbi Aharon Rokeach, the fourth Belzer Rebbe. He led the Belz Hasidic dynasty through the Holocaust and was known for his piety and leadership.
Aharon Roth.jpg|Rabbi Aharon Roth, founder of the Shomer Emunim Hasidic dynasty. He was known for his ascetic lifestyle and emphasis on spiritual purity.
Rabinul Alexandru Safran, 1994, Geneva.jpg|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 photo En.jpg|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.
Amnon12.jpg|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.
Arik.jpg|Rabbi Arik was a renowned Galician Torah scholar. He was the author of Sefer Chidushei HaRaMal.
Aryeh Kaplan Potrait.jpg|Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, a noted American Orthodox rabbi and author. He was known for his accessible writings on Jewish mysticism and theology.
Aryeh Leib Frumkin.jpg|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.
Aryeh Levin.jpg|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 Stern.jpg|Rabbi Aryeh Stern, the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. Known for his efforts to integrate modern values with traditional Jewish law.
R' Avigdor Miller zt'l.jpg|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.
Rabbiavrahambromberg.jpg|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.
Avraham moshe hilel.jpg|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.
AvrahamShapira.jpg|Rabbi Avraham Shapira, former Chief Rabbi of Israel. He was a leader in the Religious Zionist movement and a prominent halachic authority.
Ṭiḳṭin, Avraham (52550).jpg|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.jpg|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.
Rav gigi.jpg|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.jpg|Rabbi Baruch Myers, a prominent rabbinic leader. He serves as the Chief Rabbi of Bratislava, Slovakia.
Baruch Poupko.jpg|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.
Baruch Steinberg 1.jpg|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.jpg|Rabbi Ben Zion Aryeh Leibish Halberstam, a prominent Hasidic leader. He was the Bobover Rebbe and a descendant of the Divrei Chaim.
Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel.jpg|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.
Binyamin Elon (cropped).jpg|Rabbi Binyamin Elon, a former Israeli politician and rabbi. He was a member of the Knesset and Minister of Tourism.
Binyamin Lau (cropped).jpg|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.
Boruch Rabinowicz 019 (cropped).jpg|Rabbi Boruch Rabinowicz, a prominent rabbi and leader. He was a Rosh Yeshiva and a respected figure in the Jewish community.
הגר"ח קנייבסקי בשמחת פורים.jpg|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.
Chaim Leib Shmuelevitz.jpg|Rabbi Chaim Leib Shmuelevitz, a renowned Talmudic scholar and Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva. He is remembered for his profound teachings and leadership.
Chaim Soloveitchik.JPG|Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, a renowned Talmudist and Rosh Yeshiva of the Volozhin Yeshiva. He is known for developing the Brisker method of Talmudic study.
DalePolakoffBMRP.jpg|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 on Rav Shagar.png|Rabbi David Bigman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa. He is known for his innovative approach to Torah study and modern Jewish thought.
RabbiGliksberg.jpg|Rabbi Gliksberg, a prominent rabbinic leader known for being one of the founding members of the Mizrachi Zionist movement.
HirschDavid-PHO-4852 (2).jpg|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.
Dawid Kahane.jpg|Rabbi David Kahane, Chief Rabbi of the Polish Army during World War II. He survived the Holocaust and was a prominent Jewish chaplain.
David Stav.PNG|Rabbi David Stav, founder of the Tzohar rabbinic organization. He is known for his efforts to make Judaism more accessible in Israel.
Halivni.jpg|Rabbi David Weiss Halivni, a prominent Talmudic scholar. He was a Holocaust survivor and an influential figure in Jewish academic circles.
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==

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Rabbinical eras

Mishnaic period (ca. 70–200 CE)

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Rabbi Akiva

Talmudic period (ca. 200–500 CE)

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Main article: Amoraim
Further information: Talmud

Middle Ages (ca. 500–1500 CE)

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Further information: Geonim and Rishonim
Rashi
Maimonides
Nachmanides

16th–17th centuries

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Judah Loew ben Bezalel

18th century

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Vilna Gaon
Shneur Zalman of Liadi

Orthodox rabbis

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19th century

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Netziv
Ben Ish Chai
Tzemach Tzedek

20th century

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Religious-Zionist

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Abraham Isaac Kook
Yehuda Amital
Shlomo Goren

Haredi

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Alter of Slabodka
Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Moshe Feinstein
Isser Zalman Meltzer

Modern Orthodox

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Bernard Revel
Aharon Lichtenstein
Norman Lamm

Contemporary (ca. 21st century)

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Religious-Zionist

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Yisrael Meir Lau
Shlomo Amar
Avigdor Nebenzahl

Haredi

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Ovadia Yosef
Yosef Shalom Elyashiv
Chaim Kanievsky
Dovid Twersky, Grand Rabbi of Skver
Yechezkel Roth of Karlsburg
Shlomo Miller

Modern Orthodox

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Further information: Modern Orthodox
Michael Rosensweig
Mordechai Willig
Jonathan Sacks

Conservative

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Further information: Conservative Judaism and Rabbinical Assembly

Open Orthodox

19th century

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20th century

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Contemporary (ca. 21st century)

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Union for Traditional Judaism

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Further information: Union for Traditional Judaism

Reform

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Further information: Reform Judaism

19th century

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20th century

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Contemporary (ca. 21st century)

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Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl

Reconstructionists

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20th century

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Contemporary (ca. 21st century)

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Other rabbis

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  • Rabbi Aaron Hart, a prominent 18th-century rabbi. He was the first Chief Rabbi of the Great Synagogue of London.
    Rabbi Aaron Hart, a prominent 18th-century rabbi. He was the first Chief Rabbi of the Great Synagogue of London.
  • 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 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, a renowned rabbinic scholar, philosopher, and author. He is best known for his monumental translation and commentary on the Talmud.
    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, a notable Talmudic scholar and author of 'Keter Torah'.
    Rabbi Aharon ben Yosef ha-Kohen, a notable Talmudic scholar and author of 'Keter Torah'.
  • Rabbi Aharon Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore. He is a prominent rabbinic leader and author.
    Rabbi Aharon Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore. He is a prominent rabbinic leader and author.
  • 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 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 Rokeach, the fourth Belzer Rebbe. He led the Belz Hasidic dynasty through the Holocaust and was known for his piety and leadership.
    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, founder of the Shomer Emunim Hasidic dynasty. He was known for his ascetic lifestyle and emphasis on spiritual purity.
    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, a prominent Romanian rabbi and Holocaust survivor. He served as the Chief Rabbi of Romania and later of Geneva.
    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, 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 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, 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 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 Arik was a renowned Galician Torah scholar. He was the author of Sefer Chidushei HaRaMal.
    Rabbi Arik was a renowned Galician Torah scholar. He was the author of Sefer Chidushei HaRaMal.
  • Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, a noted American Orthodox rabbi and author. He was known for his accessible writings on Jewish mysticism and theology.
    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, an early pioneer of the Old Yishuv in Jerusalem. He was a rabbi, author, and one of the founders of Petah Tikva.
    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, 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 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, the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. Known for his efforts to integrate modern values with traditional Jewish law.
    Rabbi Aryeh Stern, the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. Known for his efforts to integrate modern values with traditional Jewish law.
  • 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 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, 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 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, a prominent figure in Jewish history known for his rabbinic leadership and scholarship. He served as the Chief Rabbi of Baghdad.
    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, former Chief Rabbi of Israel. He was a leader in the Religious Zionist movement and a prominent halachic authority.
    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, a prominent rabbinic leader and scholar. He was known for his halachic works and leadership as Chief Rabbi of Breslau.
    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, a prominent kabbalist and the son of Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag. He continued his father's work in spreading the teachings of Kabbalah.
    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, 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 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, a prominent rabbinic leader. He serves as the Chief Rabbi of Bratislava, Slovakia.
    Rabbi Baruch Myers, a prominent rabbinic leader. He serves as the Chief Rabbi of Bratislava, Slovakia.
  • 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 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, Chief Rabbi of the Polish Army. He was killed in the Katyn massacre during World War II.
    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, a prominent Hasidic leader. He was the Bobover Rebbe and a descendant of the Divrei Chaim.
    Rabbi Ben Zion Aryeh Leibish Halberstam, a prominent Hasidic leader. He was the Bobover Rebbe and a descendant of the Divrei Chaim.
  • 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 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, a former Israeli politician and rabbi. He was a member of the Knesset and Minister of Tourism.
    Rabbi Binyamin Elon, a former Israeli politician and rabbi. He was a member of the Knesset and Minister of Tourism.
  • 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 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 Boruch Rabinowicz, a prominent rabbi and leader. He was a Rosh Yeshiva and a respected figure in the Jewish community.
    Rabbi Boruch Rabinowicz, a prominent rabbi and leader. He was a Rosh Yeshiva and a respected figure in the Jewish community.
  • 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 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, a renowned Talmudic scholar and Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva. He is remembered for his profound teachings and leadership.
    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, a renowned Talmudist and Rosh Yeshiva of the Volozhin Yeshiva. He is known for developing the Brisker method of Talmudic study.
    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, 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 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, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa. He is known for his innovative approach to Torah study and modern Jewish thought.
    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 Gliksberg, a prominent rabbinic leader known for being one of the founding members of the Mizrachi Zionist movement.
    Rabbi Gliksberg, a prominent rabbinic leader known for being one of the founding members of the Mizrachi Zionist movement.
  • 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 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, Chief Rabbi of the Polish Army during World War II. He survived the Holocaust and was a prominent Jewish chaplain.
    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 Stav, founder of the Tzohar rabbinic organization. He is known for his efforts to make Judaism more accessible in Israel.
    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, a prominent Talmudic scholar. He was a Holocaust survivor and an influential figure in Jewish academic circles.
    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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References

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  1. ^ "BET HILLEL AND BET SHAMMAI - JewishEncyclopedia.com". www.jewishencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  2. ^ Hezser, Catherine (1997). The Social Structure of the Rabbinic Movement in Roman Palestine. Mohr Siebeck. pp. 64–. ISBN 978-3-16-146797-4. 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.
  3. ^ "YIVO | Gaster, Moses".
  4. ^ New York Times obituary, July 23, 1986.
  5. ^ "Black Rabbi Reaches Out to Mainstream of His Faith", Nikko Kopel, New York Times, March 16, 2008
  6. ^ "Home".
  7. ^ "About Us". www.sftpa.com. Retrieved Mar 9, 2022.
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