Jewish History –  Middle Ages

The Middle Ages were a time of both flourishing and hardship for Jewish communities, marked by intellectual growth and periods of persecution. This collection examines the impact of Islamic rule on Jews, the golden age of Jewish thought under Saadiah Gaon, and the contributions of influential figures like Maimonides, Rashi, and the codification of Jewish law in the Shulchan Aruch. It also explores the challenges Jews faced during the Spanish Inquisition and the rise of Jewish communities in both Sepharad and Ashkenaz.