Hai ben Sherira
Hai Gaon
Era of the GeonimHai Gaon, the son of Sherira Gaon, was the last Gaon of Pumbedita. He was among the greatest halakhic authorities, and his responsa became renowned throughout the Jewish Diaspora.
Biography
Hai Gaon, the son of Sherira Gaon, was the last Gaon of Pumbedita. He was among the greatest halakhic authorities, and his responsa became renowned throughout the Jewish Diaspora.
Life Story
Childhood
He was the son of Sherira Gaon.
Teachers
His father, Sherira Gaon.
Students
The sages of his generation.
Family
Son of Sherira Gaon.
Key Events
He succeeded his father as Gaon of Pumbedita, and with his passing the Geonic era came to an end.
Influence
His responsa are an important source for halakhah and Jewish custom.
Death
He passed away in Babylon, and with his death the Geonic era came to a close.
Writings
Sefer Ha-Mekach Veha-Mimkar
Halakhah
A work on monetary law.
His Way and Views
Halacha
He served as a decisor of Jewish law and responded to questioners throughout the Diaspora.
Character
A sage and the last of the Geonim.
Famous Quotes
"We do not claim knowledge in a matter for which there is no definitive halakhic ruling."
Students
Teachers
Timeline
Birth
Gaon of Pumbedita
Passing — end of the Geonic era