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By Nissan Mindel
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The Rishonim

4800–5160 (1040–1400)

Rabbi Amnon of Mayence
(circa 4700-4800)
"My good friend, Rabbi Amnon, I know you have been loyal and devoted to me for many years. Now I wish to ask you a personal favor. Abandon your faith, and become a good Christian like me..." The gripping story behind a most moving High Holiday prayer.
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Solomon Ibn Gabirol
(4782-4819, 1021-1058)
Rabbi Yitzchok Ibn Gayyat
(circa 4790-4849; 1030-1089)
Rabbi Nathan Ben Jehiel
(4790-4866; 1030-1106)
Rabbi Yitzchak Ben Baruch Albalia
(1035-1094; 4795-4854)
Rashi
(4800-4865)
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Rabbi Joseph Ben Meir Ibn Migash
(4837-4901; 1077-1141)
Rabbi Judah Halevi
(circa 4840-?;1080)
Rabbi Abraham Ibn Ezra
(circa 4852-4927; 1092-1167)
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Rabbeinu Tam
(1100-1171)
The Tosafists
(1100-1328)
Ovadiah the Ger
(early 12th century)
Rabbi Abraham Ibn Daud
(4870-4940; 1110-1180)
Rabbi Judah HaChassid
(4910-4977; 1150-1217)
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Rabbi David Kimchi - RaDaK
(4920-4995; 1160-1235)
Rabbi Judah Ben Solomon Al-Harizi
(About 4920-4990; 1160-1230)
Rabbi Elozor ben Yehuda of Worms
(Circa 4920-4998; 1160-1238)
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Rabbeinu Jonah Gerondi
(4940-5023; 1180-1263)
Rabbi Mordechai Ben Hilel Ashkenazi
(circa 4010-5058; 1250-1298)
Rabbi Moses of Councy - The Semag
(early 13th century)
Rabbi Yehuda Ben Moshe HaKohen
The Jewish Physician of Toledo
Rabbi Jacob Ben Asher
(Circa 5029-5100; 1269-1340)
Rabbi Levi Ben Gershon
(1288—1344)
Rabbi Joseph Caspi
(5057-5100; 1297-1340)
Rabbi Isaac Bar Sheishes (Ribash)
(5086-5168; 1326-1408)
Rabbi Hasdai Crescas
(5110-5180; 1340-1410)
Rabbi Jacob Halevi (Maharil)
(5120-5187 - 1360-1427 )
Rabbi Jacob Ha-Levi Segal
(5120-5187; 1360-1427)
Rabbi Joseph Albo
(Circa 5150-5214; 1380-1444)
Rabbi Menachem Ibn Zerach
(during 1300's)

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