Hai Gaon

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Hai Gaon

(939-1038)

One of the most famous Geonim, son of Sherira. Appointed vice-president of the Academy of Pumbeditha, while his father was still president (BCW 8:439). Vide Vol. VIII, p. 439 for biographical data concerning this famous scholar (BCW 9:419).

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Хай Гаон

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Lifetime: 939-1038
Shortly: One of the most famous Geonim, son of Sherira. Appointed vice-president of the Academy of Pumbeditha...