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Legal Document

Sources and Liability Statement

Last updated: August 2026

01Introduction

The "Gedolei Yisrael" website was established with the aim of preserving, making accessible, and disseminating historical, Torah-related, and biographical information about Gedolei Yisrael, the sages of Israel, and central figures in the history of the Jewish people.

We see the Site as an educational and public project whose purpose is to make knowledge accessible to the general public in a respectful, accessible, and reliable manner as much as possible.

02Sources of Information

The content on the Site is based on a wide variety of sources, including:

  • Biographical books.
  • Torah literature.
  • History books.
  • Encyclopedias.
  • Manuscripts and historical publications.
  • Articles and studies.
  • Public information databases.
  • Digital sources.
  • Additional sources that were found relevant and reliable by the Site's team.

In many cases, historical or biographical information is based on several different sources, and sometimes even on different traditions.

03Differences Between Sources

Jewish history spans thousands of years, and in relation to many figures there are different versions regarding dates, places, lineages, names, stories, and events.

Therefore, different sources may present information that is not identical.

The information appearing on the Site reflects the sources on which the Site's editorial team relied when editing the content, and does not purport to determine that this is the only or binding version.

04Accuracy and Currency

The Site Operator invests great effort in checking the information and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

However, there may be errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or information that was updated after its publication on the Site.

There is no guarantee that every item of information will be complete, full, or up to date at all times.

05Purpose of the Content

The content on the Site is intended for purposes of study, enrichment, education, and acquaintance with the legacy of Gedolei Yisrael.

The information appearing on the Site should not be seen as:

  • Halachic ruling.
  • Professional advice.
  • Legal opinion.
  • Binding academic opinion.
  • A substitute for examining primary sources.

For any halachic, research, or professional question, it is recommended to consult the appropriate sources or to seek advice from a qualified party.

06Images, Illustrations, and Visual Material

The Site may include images, illustrations, documents, or other visual media.

Some of the images are historical, some are for illustration only, and some are based on public sources or on appropriate usage licenses, to the best of the Site Operator's knowledge.

If a rights holder believes that any material has been published in a manner inconsistent with their rights, they may contact the Site Operator, and the inquiry will be examined in good faith and as quickly as possible.

07Continuous Improvement of the Database

The "Gedolei Yisrael" website is a knowledge database that is continually developing and updated on a regular basis.

We attach great importance to the continuous improvement of the quality of the content and welcome substantive comments, corrections, and referrals to reliable sources.

If you have found an error, inaccuracy, missing information, or an additional source that may contribute to the quality of the information on the Site, we would be happy to receive your inquiry and examine it.

08User Responsibility

The user is responsible for exercising judgment when relying on the information appearing on the Site.

Use of the Site and its content is the sole responsibility of the user.

The Site Operator shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damage caused by reliance on information appearing on the Site.

09Commitment to Reliability

The purpose of the Site is not to present an exclusive truth, but to make historical and Torah-related information accessible in a responsible, respectful, and well-founded manner as much as possible.

The Site Operator will act, as necessary, to update, correct, or clarify information in accordance with new sources, studies, substantive comments, or reliable information that comes to its attention.

We believe that preserving the legacy of Gedolei Yisrael is a public task of great importance, and we will continue to work to make quality, reliable, and respectful information accessible to the general public.

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