A report on Joseph Karo
The author of the last great codification of Jewish law, the Beit Yosef, and its popular analogue, the Shulchan Arukh.
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Safed
2 linksCity in the Northern District of Israel.
City in the Northern District of Israel.
After the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, many prominent rabbis found their way to Safed, among them the Kabbalists Isaac Luria and Moshe Kordovero; Joseph Caro, the author of the Shulchan Aruch and Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz, composer of the Sabbath hymn "Lecha Dodi".
Moses Isserles
3 linksEminent Polish Ashkenazic rabbi, talmudist, and posek (expert in Jewish law).
Eminent Polish Ashkenazic rabbi, talmudist, and posek (expert in Jewish law).
He became a world-renowned scholar and was approached by many other well-known rabbis, including Yosef Karo, for Halachic decisions.
![Example semikhah certificate, Yadin Yadin, of Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan awarded by Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel. The wording, as is typical, states that the holder is learned in Shas (ש״ס) – i.e. has wide knowledge of Talmud – as well as in Rishonim and Acharonim – i.e. has deep knowledge of Halakha; the phrase "כל מן דין סמוכין לנא" is often included, and translates "anyone of this [caliber] may be ordained for us".](https://hyperleap.com/images/88577c38f4cd76c7ce53375702fa24a3/200-b145ed0d5c635bec167fd1072744790a.jpg)
Semikhah
4 linksTraditional Jewish name for rabbinic ordination.
Traditional Jewish name for rabbinic ordination.
Berab then conferred semikhah through a laying on of hands to four rabbis, including Joseph Karo, who was later to become the author of the Shulchan Aruch, widely viewed as the most important code of Jewish law from the 17th century onwards.
Joseph Taitazak
2 linksTalmudic authority and kabalist who lived at Salonica in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Talmudic authority and kabalist who lived at Salonica in the 15th and 16th centuries.
He was also considered one of the greatest Talmudists of his time, with even Joseph Caro invoking his authority.
Mishneh Torah
4 linksCode of Rabbinic Jewish religious law (halakha) authored by Maimonides (Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon/Rambam).
Code of Rabbinic Jewish religious law (halakha) authored by Maimonides (Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon/Rambam).
g., Yosef Karo's Kesef Mishné) set out to find sources for Maimonides' decisions, and to resolve any disputes between him and the Raavad.
Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz
2 linksShlomo ha-Levi Alkabetz, also spelt Alqabitz, Alqabes; (שלמה אלקבץ) (c.
Shlomo ha-Levi Alkabetz, also spelt Alqabitz, Alqabes; (שלמה אלקבץ) (c.
His circle included Moshe Alsheich and Yosef Karo, as well as his famous brother-in-law Moshe Cordovero.
Maran
0 linksHonorific title for exceptionally respected rabbis who are considered influential teachers and leaders.
Honorific title for exceptionally respected rabbis who are considered influential teachers and leaders.
The most common use of the term is in reference to "Maran Beth Yosef", Yosef Karo.
Nisan
0 linksMonth of the barley ripening and first month of spring.
Month of the barley ripening and first month of spring.
13 Nisan (1575) – Death of Joseph Caro, author of the Shulchan Aruch.
Jacob Berab
1 linksInfluential rabbi and talmudist best known for his attempt to reintroduce classical semikhah (ordination).
Influential rabbi and talmudist best known for his attempt to reintroduce classical semikhah (ordination).
Berab then ordained a few other rabbis, including the chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Levi ibn Habib, rabbi Joseph Caro, rabbi Moses of Trani, and rabbi Yosef Sagis.
Solomon Molcho
1 linksSolomon Molcho (שלמה מולכו Shelomo Molkho), or Molkho, originally Diogo Pires (c.
Solomon Molcho (שלמה מולכו Shelomo Molkho), or Molkho, originally Diogo Pires (c.
He himself inspired Joseph Caro and Shlomo Alkabetz.