Dictionary of Jewish Biography. Dan Cohn-Sherbok.
Nehemiah ben Kohen Tzedek — was the head (gaon) of the Academy of Pumbeditha from 960 to 968. [1] Nehemiah was the son of Kohen Tzedek Kahana ben R. Joseph, who had been gaon. While his predecessor, Aaron ibn Sargado, was still in office, Nehemiah tried to have him removed; … Wikipedia
Saadia Ben Joseph Gaon — Saadia Gaon Pour les articles homonymes, voir Saadia (homonymie) et Gaon (homonymie). Saadia Gaon (hébreu רב סעדיה בן יוסף גאון סורא Rav Saadia ben Yosseph Gaon Soura, arabe سعيد إبن يوسف الفيّومي Sa īd ibn Yūsuf al Fayyūmi), dit le Rassag (רס״ג) … Wikipédia en Français
Saadia ben Joseph — Saadia Gaon Pour les articles homonymes, voir Saadia (homonymie) et Gaon (homonymie). Saadia Gaon (hébreu רב סעדיה בן יוסף גאון סורא Rav Saadia ben Yosseph Gaon Soura, arabe سعيد إبن يوسف الفيّومي Sa īd ibn Yūsuf al Fayyūmi), dit le Rassag (רס״ג) … Wikipédia en Français
Saadia ben Joseph Gaon — Saadia Gaon Pour les articles homonymes, voir Saadia (homonymie) et Gaon (homonymie). Saadia Gaon (hébreu רב סעדיה בן יוסף גאון סורא Rav Saadia ben Yosseph Gaon Soura, arabe سعيد إبن يوسف الفيّومي Sa īd ibn Yūsuf al Fayyūmi), dit le Rassag (רס״ג) … Wikipédia en Français
Dodai ben Nahman — (Hebrew : דודאי בן נחמן or Rav Dorai, Hebrew: רב דוראי) was a Babylonian Jewish scholar of the eighth century CE and gaon of the Talmudic academy at Pumbedita (761 764). Little is known of his life. He was a brother of the famous Judah ben… … Wikipedia
Natronai ben Hilai — Not to be confused with Natronai ben Nehemiah. Rabbinical Eras Chazal Zugot Tannaim Amoraim Savoraim Geonim Rishonim Acharonim Natronai ben Hilai (Hebrew: נטרונאי בן הלאי or Natronai Gaon, Hebrew: נטרונאי גאון; Full name: Natronai ben R. Hilai… … Wikipedia
Natronai ben Nehemiah — Not to be confused with Natronai ben Hilai. Rabbinical Eras Chazal Zugot Tannaim Amoraim Savoraim Geonim Rishonim Acharonim Natronai ben Nehemiah (Hebrew: נטרונאי בן נחמיה; also called: Mar R. Yanka, Hebrew: בר מר ינקא) was Gaon of Pumbedita from … Wikipedia
Nahshon ben Zadok — Rabbinical Eras Chazal Zugot Tannaim Amoraim Savoraim Geonim Rishonim Acharonim Nahshon ben Zadok Gaon (Hebrew: נחשון בן צדוק or sometimes: Nahshon b. Zadok) was head of the Academy of Sura from 874 to 882, in succession to Mar Amram ben Sheshna … Wikipedia
Chananel ben Chushiel — or Ḥananel ben Ḥushiel (Hebrew: חננאל בן חושיאל), an eleventh century Tunisian Rabbi and Talmudist, was a student of one of the last Geonim. He is best known for his commentary on the Talmud. Chananel is often referred to as Rabbeinu Chananel… … Wikipedia
Mar ben Huna — Mar ben R. Huna (Hebrew: מר בר רב הונא or Mar b. Huna or Mar bar Huna; died 614 [ד שע ד, Hebrew calender] or 620 [ד ש פ, Hebrew calender][1]) was one of the first Gaons, and head of the Sura Academy in Babylon at the end of the rule of the… … Wikipedia
