HAI GAON
'Hai Gaon' (969-1038) was one of the last ''geonim'' (rabbinic authorities of the early Middle Ages). He was the head of the academy at Pumbedita, Babylonia.
He authored both a commentary on the Talmud as well as a collection of responsa, plus several other smaller works on focused topics. His father, Rav Sherira Gaon, was his teacher and predecessor as head of the academy. His students included Rabbeinu Chananel and Rav Nissim, the head of the academy at Kairouan.
★ Hai Ben Sherira, jewishencyclopedia.com
★ Family Tree
He authored both a commentary on the Talmud as well as a collection of responsa, plus several other smaller works on focused topics. His father, Rav Sherira Gaon, was his teacher and predecessor as head of the academy. His students included Rabbeinu Chananel and Rav Nissim, the head of the academy at Kairouan.
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★ Hai Ben Sherira, jewishencyclopedia.com
★ Family Tree
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