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Rabbi Samuel HaNagid
Era of the GeonimRabbi Samuel HaNagid was among the greatest sages of Sepharad, a military commander and adviser to the kings of Granada. He authored works in halakhah, poetry, and Hebrew language. He was the educator of his son, Joseph HaNagid.
Biography
Rabbi Samuel HaNagid was among the greatest sages of Sepharad, a military commander and adviser to the kings of Granada. He authored works in halakhah, poetry, and Hebrew language. He was the educator of his son, Joseph HaNagid.
Life Story
Childhood
He hailed from Cordoba, from a distinguished family.
Teachers
The sages of Cordoba, Rabbi Hanoch ben Moshe.
Students
His son, Joseph HaNagid.
Family
His son, Joseph HaNagid.
Key Events
Leadership of the Granada community, high office and military service, and the composition of scholarly works.
Influence
He was a leader, halakhic decisor, and poet, and he helped draw the ruling authorities closer to the Jews.
Death
He passed away in Granada.
Writings
Beit Yosef
Halakhah
A commentary on the halakhic rulings of Rabbi Isaac Alfasi.
Mahberet
Poetry
Poems and liturgical compositions in the Hebrew language.
His Way and Views
Torah Study
He produced many works in halakhah and Hebrew language.
Halacha
He wrote a commentary on the halakhic rulings of Rabbi Isaac Alfasi.
Faith
Complete faith.
Ethics
Leadership and responsibility.
Character
Wise, a leader, and a poet.
Public Role
A minister and adviser to the kings of Granada.
Famous Quotes
"Do not enter into judgment with a man in whom there is no truth."
Students
Teachers
Timeline
Birth in Cordoba
Rise to high office in Granada
Passing