Isaac Alfasi
Maghrebi Talmudist and posek (1013-1103) · Writers · Died at 90
Isaac ben Jacob Alfasi (1013-1103), also known as the Alfasi or by his Hebrew acronym, the Rif, was a Maghrebi Talmudist and posek. He is best known for his halakhic legal work Sefer Ha-halachot, considered the first fundamental work in halakhic literature.
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A typical day, 30 days to 17 June 2026
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Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1013 to 1103 · aged 90
