
Rabbi Loew (Judah Loew ben Bezalel)
Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel, known as the Maharal of Prague (1520–1609), was a prominent Jewish scholar, philosopher, and rabbi. He is famed for his deep spiritual insights and leadership within the Jewish community of Prague during the Renaissance. The Maharal contributed to Jewish thought, ethics, and mysticism, and is also linked to the folklore of the Golem—a legendary clay figure purportedly created by him to protect the Jewish community from harm. His teachings continue to influence Jewish philosophy, emphasizing morality, intellect, and spiritual growth.