Rabbi Moshe Cordovero Founds Academy in Tsfat
Rabbi Moshe Cordovero, known as the Ramak, was one of the greatest Jewish mystics of the 16th century and a central figure in the flourishing kabbalistic community of Tsfat.
A student of Rabbi Yosef Karo, he founded a kabbalah academy in 1550 and later became the teacher of the great Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, known as the Ari.
His best-known work is Pardes Rimonim, a reconciliation and systematization of all Kabbalistic thought up to that time. His other works include Tomer Devorah and Sefirot, “Divine Attributes”.
An Early copy of Pardes Rimonim (16-17 Century)
Center for Advanced Judaic Studies Library, Halper 438: Pardes rimonim, 4:2-6
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Rabbi Moshe Cordovero, known as the Ramak, was one of the greatest Jewish mystics of the 16th century and a central figure in the Jewish community in Tsfat.
A student of Rabbi Yosef Karo, he founded a kabbalah academy in 1550 and later became the teacher of the great Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, known as the Ari.
His best-known work is Pardes Rimonim, a reconciliation and systematization of all Kabbalistic thought up to that time. His other works include Tomer Devorah and Sefirot (Divine Attributes).
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