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This is a list of prominent rabbis, Rabbinic Judaism's spiritual and religious leaders.

See also: List of Jews.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.
Rabbinical eras

Mishnaic period (ca. 70–200 CE)

Main article: Tannaim
AcharonimRishonimGeonimSavoraimAmoraimTannaimZugot
Rabbi Akiva

Talmudic period (ca. 200–500 CE)

Main article: Amoraim Further information: Talmud

Middle Ages (ca. 500–1500 CE)

Further information: Geonim and Rishonim
Rashi
Maimonides
Nachmanides

16th–17th centuries

Further information: Acharonim
Judah Loew ben Bezalel

18th century

Vilna Gaon
Shneur Zalman of Liadi

Orthodox rabbis

Further information: Orthodox Judaism

19th century

Netziv
Ben Ish Chai
Tzemach Tzedek

20th century

Religious-Zionist

Abraham Isaac Kook
Yehuda Amital
Shlomo Goren

Haredi

Alter of Slabodka
Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Moshe Feinstein
Isser Zalman Meltzer

Modern Orthodox

Bernard Revel
Aharon Lichtenstein
Norman Lamm

Contemporary (ca. 21st century)

Religious-Zionist

Yisrael Meir Lau
Shlomo Amar
Avigdor Nebenzahl

Haredi

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

Modern Orthodox

Further information: Modern Orthodox
Michael Rosensweig
Mordechai Willig
Jonathan Sacks

Conservative

Further information: Conservative Judaism and Rabbinical Assembly

Open Orthodox

19th century

20th century

Contemporary (ca. 21st century)

Union for Traditional Judaism

Further information: Union for Traditional Judaism

Reform

Further information: Reform Judaism

19th century

20th century

Contemporary (ca. 21st century)

Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl

Reconstructionists

Further information: Reconstructionist Judaism

20th century

Contemporary (ca. 21st century)

Other rabbis

Further information: Jewish Renewal and Humanistic Judaism

Gallery

  • 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.

See also

References

  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
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