Dictionary of Jewish Biography. Dan Cohn-Sherbok.
JOSEPH BEN ISAAC HA-LEVI — (17th century), philosophical writer. Born in Lithuania, he later settled in Prague, where he taught medieval religious philosophy to many rabbinical scholars. Ephraim Solomon of Luntschits reports that after Joseph settled in Prague, he became… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
GERONDI, ZERAHIAH BEN ISAAC HA-LEVI — (12th century), rabbinical scholar and poet. His father, ISAAC HAYIẒHARI ben ZERAHIAH HA LEVI GERONDI, was a Hebrew poet and talmudic scholar in Spain. His poetry was included in the rites of the communities of Avignon, Carpentras, Montpellier,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Moses ben Joseph ben Merwan ha-Levi — (flourished about the middle of the twelfth century) was a prominent Provençal rabbi and Talmudist. He was a nephew and pupil of Isaac ben Merwan ha Levi. His colleagues addressed him as Great scholar, Nasi Rabbi Moses, and his ritual decisions… … Wikipedia
IBN MIGASH, JOSEPH BEN MEIR HA-LEVI — (1077–1141), greatest Spanish talmudic scholar of the third generation of Spanish rabbis. He studied first under isaac b. baruch albalia , and at the age of 12 went to Lucena where he studied under Alfasi for 14 years. His teacher encouraged him … Encyclopedia of Judaism
TAMAKH, ABRAHAM BEN ISAAC HA-LEVI — (d. 1393), Spanish paytan, talmudist, and philosopher; d rabbi of Gerona. Abraham may have come from Provence, although according to some he originated from Barcelona. Abraham with other scholars was requested by Pedro IV of Aragon to decide on… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
MUENZ (Minz), MOSES BEN ISAAC HA-LEVI — (c. 1750–1831), Hungarian rabbi. Muenz was born in Podolia or in Galicia. After serving as rabbi in Vishravitz and in Brody, he was appointed in 1789 rabbi of Alt Ofen (Óbuda) where he remained for the rest of his life. As a result of his… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Moses ben Isaac ha-Levi Minz — (15th century) was a German rabbi and contemporary of Israel Isserlein, whom he frequently consulted. He was successively rabbi at Mainz, Landau, Bamberg, and Posen. In his responsa (No. 114) he mentions a certain Jacob Margolioth of לוקו… … Wikipedia
ISAAC BEN MERWAN HA-LEVI — (11th–12th centuries), Provençal communal leader and halakhist. He headed the bet din and the yeshivah in Narbonne. His father, Merwan, was described as a man of great piety and rich in material things and good deeds, who applied his wealth for… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Isaac ben Merwan ha-Levi — (flourished in the first third of the twelfth century) was a Provençal rabbi and Talmudist; he was the elder son of Merwan of Narbonne.As highly respected in the community as his father, he was elected rabbi of Narbonne. He is often quoted, his… … Wikipedia
LEVI (Bet ha-Levi), SOLOMON (II) BEN ISAAC — (1532–1600), rabbi, commentator, author, and community leader. Solomon was a member of the bet ha levi family which originated from Portugal. He was born in Salonika. His life and activity can be divided into two main periods. During the first… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
