Throughout every era of Jewish history, extraordinary individuals have shaped the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural legacy of the Jewish people. This page honors the rabbis, scholars, leaders, and visionaries whose lives left an enduring mark — from ancient sages to modern voices. Explore the faces and stories behind the milestones.

Rabbi Akiva
Leading Tanna, Martyr

Rabbi Meir
Disciple of Rabbi Akiva

Rabban Gamliel
Nasi of the Sanhedrin

Rav
Founder of Sura Academy

Shmuel
Co-leader of Babylonian Jewry

Rabbi Yochanan
Head of Tiberias Academy

Saadia Gaon
Head of Sura, philosopher

Rav Hai Gaon
Last Gaon of Pumbedita

Rashi
Commentator on Torah and Talmud

Maimonides
Philosopher and legal authority

Nachmanides
Kabbalist and Torah commentator

Vilna Gaon
Talmudic genius, opponent of Chassidism

Baal Shem Tov
Founder of Chassidism

Chatam Sofer
Leader of Hungarian Jewry

The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Leader of Chabad Movement

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
Former Chief Sephardic Rabbi

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
British Chief Rabbi and philosopher