The Top 10 Rabbis

1. Moses: Known as Moshe Rabbenu, meaning, Moses Our Rabbi. He gave the Jewish people the Torah and Ten Commandments from G-d. 
2. Maimonades: Moses ben-Maimon, also known as the Rambam was a medieval Spanish rabbi who is considered one greatest Torah scholars of all time. 
3. Nachmanides: Moshe ben-Nachman, also known as the Ramban, was a Catalan rabbi, kabbalist, physician, and Torah commentator in the 13th century. 
4. Rashi: Medieval French rabbi who’s commentary on the Talmud is known for being short, concise, and brilliant. 
5. Hillel: Involved in the development of the Mishnah and Talmud. Stated that the Torah’s essence is, “What is hateful to you, do not do to others.” (The Jewish “Golden Rule.”) 
6. Akiva: 1st and 2nd century rabbi. A main contributor to the Mishnah and Midrash, and considered a founder of rabbinic Judaism. 
7. Ba’al Shem Tov: Founder of Hasidism in the 18th century. 
8. Joseph Caro: 16th century rabbi who wrote the Shulchan Aruch, a codification of Jewish law. 
9. Shimon bar Yochai/Moses de Leon: Yochai is traditionally believed to be the writer of the Zohar (book of Kabbalah), though many believe it was written by de Leon in the 13th century. 
10. Shammai: First century contemporary of Hillel. Known for having a strict interpretation of Jewish law.

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