Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (Maimonides)

Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, also known as Maimonides or by the acronym Rambam, was a medieval Jewish scholar, philosopher, and physician born in 1135 in Spain. He is renowned for his leadership in Jewish law, religious philosophy, and medicine. His most famous works include the "Mishneh Torah," a comprehensive code of Jewish law, and "The Guide for the Perplexed," which explores the relationship between philosophy and religion. Maimonides emphasized rational thinking and ethical conduct, bridging faith and reason. His contributions profoundly influenced Jewish tradition, Jewish thought, and the broader intellectual world.