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Aaron Abba ben Johanan ha-Levi
Aaron Abba ben Johanan ha-levi (died June 18, 1643) was a prominent rabbi born around the close of the sixteenth century and died in Lemberg (currently Lviv, Ukraine).
Aaron Abba ben Johanan ha-levi (died June 18, 1643) was a prominent rabbi born around the close of the sixteenth century and died in Lemberg (currently Lviv, Ukraine).
Aaron Abraham ben Baruch Simeon ha-Levi
Aaron Abraham ben Baruch Simeon ha-Levi was a cabalist, born in the first quarter of the sixteenth century.
Aaron Abraham ben Baruch Simeon ha-Levi was a cabalist, born in the first quarter of the sixteenth century.
Abraham ben Joseph ha-Levi
Abraham ben Joseph ha-Levi (ca.
Abraham ben Joseph ha-Levi (ca.
Aharon HaLevi
Aaron ben Joseph ha-Levi of Barcelona, known by his Hebrew acronym Ra'aH, was a medieval rabbi, Talmudic scholar and Halakhist.
Aaron ben Joseph ha-Levi of Barcelona, known by his Hebrew acronym Ra'aH, was a medieval rabbi, Talmudic scholar and Halakhist.
Amram
In the Book of Exodus, Amram Arabic عمران Imran, is the father of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam and the husband of Jochebed.
In the Book of Exodus, Amram Arabic عمران Imran, is the father of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam and the husband of Jochebed.
Arthur Segal
Arthur Segal (23 July 1875 — 23 June 1944) was a Romanian artist and author.
Arthur Segal (23 July 1875 — 23 June 1944) was a Romanian artist and author.
Aurora Levins Morales
Aurora Levins Morales (b. February 24, 1954) is a Puerto Rican Jewish writer and poet.
Aurora Levins Morales (b. February 24, 1954) is a Puerto Rican Jewish writer and poet.
Baruch Epstein
Baruch Epstein or Baruch ha-Levi Epstein was a Lithuanian rabbi, best known for his Torah Temimah commentary on the Torah.
Baruch Epstein or Baruch ha-Levi Epstein was a Lithuanian rabbi, best known for his Torah Temimah commentary on the Torah.
David HaLevi Segal
David ha-Levi Segal (c. 1586 – 20 February 1667), also known as the Turei Zahav (abbreviated Taz) after the title of his significant halakhic commentary on the Shulchan A...
David ha-Levi Segal (c. 1586 – 20 February 1667), also known as the Turei Zahav (abbreviated Taz) after the title of his significant halakhic commentary on the Shulchan A...
Eliakim ben Meshullam
Eliakim ben Meshullam (born about 1030; died at the end of the eleventh century in Speyer, Rhenish Bavaria) was a German rabbi, Talmudist and payyeṭan.
Eliakim ben Meshullam (born about 1030; died at the end of the eleventh century in Speyer, Rhenish Bavaria) was a German rabbi, Talmudist and payyeṭan.
Eliezer ben Joel HaLevi
Eliezer ben Yoel HaLevi of Bonn Rabbinic scholar in Germany.
Eliezer ben Yoel HaLevi of Bonn Rabbinic scholar in Germany.
Ernst Lert
Ernst Joseph Maria Lert, originally Ernst Joseph Maria Levy (1883, Vienna – 1955, New York City) was an Austrian stage director, writer, composer, librettist, and music historian.
Ernst Joseph Maria Lert, originally Ernst Joseph Maria Levy (1883, Vienna – 1955, New York City) was an Austrian stage director, writer, composer, librettist, and music historian.
Friedrich Wilhelm Levi
Friedrich Wilhelm Daniel Levi was a German mathematician known for his work in abstract algebra.
Friedrich Wilhelm Daniel Levi was a German mathematician known for his work in abstract algebra.
Gershon
According to the Torah, Gershon (גרשון) was the eldest of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Gershonites, one of the four main divisions among the Levites in biblical times.
According to the Torah, Gershon (גרשון) was the eldest of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Gershonites, one of the four main divisions among the Levites in biblical times.
Gershonite
The Gershonites were one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times.
The Gershonites were one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times.
Giorgio Levi Della Vida
Giorgio Levi Della Vida (August 21, 1886, Venice – December 25, 1967, Rome) was an Italian Jewish linguist whose expertise lay in Hebrew, Arabic, and other Semitic languages, as well as on...
Giorgio Levi Della Vida (August 21, 1886, Venice – December 25, 1967, Rome) was an Italian Jewish linguist whose expertise lay in Hebrew, Arabic, and other Semitic languages, as well as on...
Hayim David HaLevi
Rabbi Hayim David HaLevi (1924–1998), also written Haim David ha-Levi, etc.
Rabbi Hayim David HaLevi (1924–1998), also written Haim David ha-Levi, etc.
Hebron (biblical figure)
According to the Torah, Hebron was a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, consequently being the brother of Amram and uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
According to the Torah, Hebron was a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, consequently being the brother of Amram and uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
Hideo Levy
Ian Hideo Levy is an American born-Japanese Language author.
Ian Hideo Levy is an American born-Japanese Language author.
Isaac ben Asher ha-Levi
Rabbi Isaac ben Asher HaLevi or Riva is the earliest known Tosafist, son-in-law of Eliakim ben Meshullam and pupil of Rashi.
Rabbi Isaac ben Asher HaLevi or Riva is the earliest known Tosafist, son-in-law of Eliakim ben Meshullam and pupil of Rashi.
Isaac ben Merwan ha-Levi
Isaac ben Merwan ha-Levi (flourished in the first third of the 12th century) was a Provençal rabbi and Talmudist; he was the elder son of Merwan of Narbonne.
Isaac ben Merwan ha-Levi (flourished in the first third of the 12th century) was a Provençal rabbi and Talmudist; he was the elder son of Merwan of Narbonne.
Israel ben Joseph Halevi Caslari
Israel ben Joseph Halevi Caslari, also known as Crescas Caslari and Israel ben Joseph Halevi, was a Jewish physician and poet who lived at Avignon in 1327.
Israel ben Joseph Halevi Caslari, also known as Crescas Caslari and Israel ben Joseph Halevi, was a Jewish physician and poet who lived at Avignon in 1327.
Izhar
According to the Torah, Izhar was the father of Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri, and was a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, consequently being the brother of Amram and uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
According to the Torah, Izhar was the father of Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri, and was a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, consequently being the brother of Amram and uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
Jan Heller Levi
Jan Heller Levi (born 1954, New York City) is a poet who teaches at CUNY Hunter College’s MFA Program in Creative Writing.
Jan Heller Levi (born 1954, New York City) is a poet who teaches at CUNY Hunter College’s MFA Program in Creative Writing.
Jochebed
According to the Torah, Jochebed was a daughter of Levi and mother of Aaron, Miriam and Moses.
According to the Torah, Jochebed was a daughter of Levi and mother of Aaron, Miriam and Moses.
Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Joseph Ber (Yosef Dov, Yoshe Ber) Soloveitchik (יוסף דב הלוי סולובייצ'יק (1903–1993) was an American Orthodox rabbi, Talmudist and modern Jewish philosopher.
Joseph Ber (Yosef Dov, Yoshe Ber) Soloveitchik (יוסף דב הלוי סולובייצ'יק (1903–1993) was an American Orthodox rabbi, Talmudist and modern Jewish philosopher.
Joshua ben Hananiah
Joshua ben Hananiah (Hebrew: יהושע בן חנניה d.131CE) was a leading tanna of the first half-century following the destruction of the Temple.
Joshua ben Hananiah (Hebrew: יהושע בן חנניה d.131CE) was a leading tanna of the first half-century following the destruction of the Temple.
Joshua ben Levi
Joshua ben Levi or Yehoshua ben Levi was an amora (Rabbi of the Talmud) who lived in the land of Palestine of the first half of the third century.
Joshua ben Levi or Yehoshua ben Levi was an amora (Rabbi of the Talmud) who lived in the land of Palestine of the first half of the third century.
Kohath
According to the Torah, Kohath was one of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Kohathites, one of the four main divisions among the Levites in biblical times.
According to the Torah, Kohath was one of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Kohathites, one of the four main divisions among the Levites in biblical times.
Kohathites
The Kohathites were one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times.
The Kohathites were one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times.
Korhites
The Korhites in the Bible were a Levitical family descended from Korah.
The Korhites in the Bible were a Levitical family descended from Korah.
Lazare Lévy
Lazare Lévy was an influential French pianist, organist, composer and pedgogue.
Lazare Lévy was an influential French pianist, organist, composer and pedgogue.
Levite
In Jewish tradition, a Levite is a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi.
In Jewish tradition, a Levite is a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi.
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl
Lucien Lévy-Brühl (April 10, 1857 - March 13, 1939) was a French scholar trained in philosophy, who made contributions to the budding fields of sociology and ethnology.
Lucien Lévy-Brühl (April 10, 1857 - March 13, 1939) was a French scholar trained in philosophy, who made contributions to the budding fields of sociology and ethnology.
Ludwig Robert
Ludwig Robert born 1778, died 1832.
Ludwig Robert born 1778, died 1832.
Maharash Levi
Shlomo ben Yitzchak HaLevi (1532 - 1600) was a prominent rabbinic scholar in Thessaloniki, Greece, during the Jewish community's "Golden Age."
Shlomo ben Yitzchak HaLevi (1532 - 1600) was a prominent rabbinic scholar in Thessaloniki, Greece, during the Jewish community's "Golden Age."
Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall ( ; Марк Заха́рович Шага́л; (28 March 1985), was a Russian-French artist associated with several major artistic styles and one of the most successful artists of the 20th century.
Marc Chagall ( ; Марк Заха́рович Шага́л; (28 March 1985), was a Russian-French artist associated with several major artistic styles and one of the most successful artists of the 20th century.
Meir Abulafia
Meir ben Todros HaLevi Abulafia (c.
Meir ben Todros HaLevi Abulafia (c.
Merari
According to the Torah, Merari was one of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Merarites, one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times; the Hebrew word Me...
According to the Torah, Merari was one of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Merarites, one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times; the Hebrew word Me...
Merarites
The Merarites were one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times.
The Merarites were one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times.
Moe Howard
Moses Harry "Moe Howard" Horwitz, known professionally as Moe Howard, was an American actor and comedian best known as the leader of The Three Stooges, the farce comedy team who starred in...
Moses Harry "Moe Howard" Horwitz, known professionally as Moe Howard, was an American actor and comedian best known as the leader of The Three Stooges, the farce comedy team who starred in...
Moritz Rabinowitz
Moritz Moses Rabinowitz was a Norwegian retail merchant based in the city of Haugesund, memorialized for his humanitarian outlook and contribution to his city.
Moritz Moses Rabinowitz was a Norwegian retail merchant based in the city of Haugesund, memorialized for his humanitarian outlook and contribution to his city.
Moses Alkabetz
Moses ha-Levi Alkabetz was a prominent rabbi of the first half of the sixteenth century.
Moses ha-Levi Alkabetz was a prominent rabbi of the first half of the sixteenth century.
Moses ben Joseph ben Merwan ha-Levi
Moses ben Joseph ben Merwan ha-Levi (flourished about the middle of the twelfth century) was a prominent Provençal rabbi and Talmudist.
Moses ben Joseph ben Merwan ha-Levi (flourished about the middle of the twelfth century) was a prominent Provençal rabbi and Talmudist.
Natalia Ginzburg
Natalia Ginzburg née Levi was an award-winning Italian author whose work explored family relationships, politics during and after the Fascist years and World War II, and philosophy.
Natalia Ginzburg née Levi was an award-winning Italian author whose work explored family relationships, politics during and after the Fascist years and World War II, and philosophy.
Paul Leni
Paul Leni (8 July 1885, Stuttgart – 2 September 1929, Los Angeles) born Paul Josef Levi was a German filmmaker and a key figure in German Expressionist filmmaking, making Backstairs ('...
Paul Leni (8 July 1885, Stuttgart – 2 September 1929, Los Angeles) born Paul Josef Levi was a German filmmaker and a key figure in German Expressionist filmmaking, making Backstairs ('...
Priestly caste
The priestly caste is a social group responsible for officiating over sacrifices and leading prayers or other religious functions, particularly in nomadic and tribal societies.
The priestly caste is a social group responsible for officiating over sacrifices and leading prayers or other religious functions, particularly in nomadic and tribal societies.
Richard Lert
Richard Lert (19 September 1885 - 25 April 1980) was an American conductor of Austrian birth.
Richard Lert (19 September 1885 - 25 April 1980) was an American conductor of Austrian birth.
Shebuel
Shebuel (שבואל) was the son of Gershom, and a grandson of Moses and Zipporah.
Shebuel (שבואל) was the son of Gershom, and a grandson of Moses and Zipporah.
Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz
Shlomo ha-Levi Alkabetz, also spelt Alqabitz, Alqabes; (Hebrew: שלמה אלקבץ) (c.1500, Thessaloniki– 1580, Safed ) was a rabbi, kabbalist and poet perhaps best known for his composition of the so...
Shlomo ha-Levi Alkabetz, also spelt Alqabitz, Alqabes; (Hebrew: שלמה אלקבץ) (c.1500, Thessaloniki– 1580, Safed ) was a rabbi, kabbalist and poet perhaps best known for his composition of the so...
Shmelke of Nikolsburg
Shmelke of Nikolsburg (1726 Chortkiv, Galicia - 1778 Nikolsburg, Moravia) was one of the great early Chasidic Rebbes.
Shmelke of Nikolsburg (1726 Chortkiv, Galicia - 1778 Nikolsburg, Moravia) was one of the great early Chasidic Rebbes.
Shraga Feivel Zimmerman
Rabbi Shraga Feivel Halevy Zimmerman is the ABD of the Jewish community in Gateshead.
Rabbi Shraga Feivel Halevy Zimmerman is the ABD of the Jewish community in Gateshead.
Stephen Schwartz (composer)
Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre lyricist and composer.
Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre lyricist and composer.
Uzziel
According to the Torah, Uzziel (עוּזִיאֵל, ʿÛzîʾēl, meaning El is my strength or God is my strength) was the father of Mishael, Elzaphan, and Zithri, and was a son of Kohath and grandso...
According to the Torah, Uzziel (עוּזִיאֵל, ʿÛzîʾēl, meaning El is my strength or God is my strength) was the father of Mishael, Elzaphan, and Zithri, and was a son of Kohath and grandso...
Yechiel Michel Epstein
Yechiel Michel Epstein (1829-1908), often called "the Aruch ha-Shulchan" (after his main work, Aruch HaShulchan), was a Rabbi and posek (authority in Jewish law) in Lithuania.
Yechiel Michel Epstein (1829-1908), often called "the Aruch ha-Shulchan" (after his main work, Aruch HaShulchan), was a Rabbi and posek (authority in Jewish law) in Lithuania.
Yitzchak Berkovits
Yitzchak Berkovits, also spelled Yitzchak Berkowitz, is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, rosh kollel and posek in Jerusalem, Israel.
Yitzchak Berkovits, also spelled Yitzchak Berkowitz, is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, rosh kollel and posek in Jerusalem, Israel.
Yitzhak HaLevi ben Mordechai Raitzes
Yitzhak HaLevi ben Mordechai Raitzes (circa 1730 Lviv– June 14, 1799 Kraków) was a Polish rabbi.
Yitzhak HaLevi ben Mordechai Raitzes (circa 1730 Lviv– June 14, 1799 Kraków) was a Polish rabbi.
Yitzhak Isaac Halevy Rabinowitz
Yitzhak Isaac Halevy (Rabinowitz) (September 21, 1847–May 15, 1914) (Hebrew: יצחק אייזיק הלוי) was a rabbi, Jewish historian, and founder of the Agudath Israel organization.
Yitzhak Isaac Halevy (Rabinowitz) (September 21, 1847–May 15, 1914) (Hebrew: יצחק אייזיק הלוי) was a rabbi, Jewish historian, and founder of the Agudath Israel organization.
Zerachiah ha-Levi of Girona
Zerachiah ben Isaac Ha-Levi Gerondi, called the ReZaH, RaZBI or Baal Ha-Maor was born about 1125 in the town of Girona, Spain – hence the name Gerondi – and died after 1186 in Lunel.
Zerachiah ben Isaac Ha-Levi Gerondi, called the ReZaH, RaZBI or Baal Ha-Maor was born about 1125 in the town of Girona, Spain – hence the name Gerondi – and died after 1186 in Lunel.