Geonim (cited by Aruch HaShulchan)
The Geonim were the heads of the Jewish academies (yeshivot) in Babylonia from approximately the 6th to 11th centuries, serving as the primary halakhic authorities of their era. They were instrumental in preserving and transmitting Jewish law through their responsa and legal rulings, which addressed questions from Jewish communities throughout the diaspora. Their opinions are frequently cited in later halakhic works, including the Aruch HaShulchan by R' Yechiel Michel Epstein, demonstrating their enduring influence on Jewish jurisprudence.
Works & Contributions (3)
- Geonic responsa addressing halakhic questions from diaspora communities
- Transmission and preservation of Jewish law during the post-Talmudic era
- Development of systematic halakhic methodology and jurisprudence
Origin
Babylonia (Sura and Pumbedita academies)
Historical Context
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Most often disagrees with
Shulchan Aruch ruling for nine blessings1x