Rabbi Judah the Prince

Rabbi Judah the Prince, also known as Rabbi Judah HaNasi, was a highly influential Jewish scholar and leader around the 2nd century CE. He compiled the Mishnah, a central text that organizes oral Jewish laws and traditions, making them accessible for study and practice. His work helped preserve Jewish learning and law during a period of Roman rule and upheaval. As a respected authority, Rabbi Judah played a key role in shaping Jewish religious practice and communal life, laying the foundation for subsequent Jewish legal and ethical discussions.