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Chananel ben Chushiel

0990-01-01 – 1053-01-01

Life & Legacy

Chananel ben Chushiel or Ḥananel ben Ḥushiel (Hebrew: חננאל בן חושיאל), an 11th-century Kairouanan rabbi and Talmudist, was in close contact with the last Geonim. He is best known for his commentary on the Talmud. Chananel is often referred to as Rabbeinu Chananel – Hebrew for "our teacher, Chananel" (in Hebrew, רבנו חננאל, or abbreviated, ר״ח).

Occupation & Career

theologian, educator, rabbi, writer, scholar

Faith & Community

Judaism

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Sefer ha-Miktzo’ot

Legacy Highlights

Church

Judaism

Notable Work

Sefer ha-Miktzo’ot

Organizations

Kairouan Yeshiva

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1061624 — wikidata View source

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