From North Africa to Andalusia: How Three Giants Reshaped Jewish Law and Empowered a Horizontal Society
Jewish history has witnessed numerous transformative moments, but few revolutions have been as profound and enduring as the one initiated by Rabbi Yitshaq Alfasi (the Rif), carried forward by Rabbi Yoseph Ibn Megas, and completed by Rambam (Maimonides). This revolution, spanning the realms of Talmudic study, halakhic practice, politics, and institutional authority, dismantled hierarchical structures … Read more