Judah Loew ben Bezalel

יהודה ליווא בן בצלאל (Known as "The Maharal of Prague")

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Born c. 1520

Poznan, Kingdom of Poland

Passed Away Sep 17, 1609 Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia

Lifespan 89 years old

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Archival Overview

Towering Central European talmudist, philosopher, and mystic legendary for the creation of the Golem and celebrated for his profound dialectical philosophy of Torah and nature.

Biographical Record

Judah Loew ben Bezalel (c. 1520–1609 CE), the Maharal of Prague, served as Chief Rabbi of Moravia and Prague, enjoying audiences with Emperor Rudolf II.

His prolific writings, including Netivot Olam and Gur Aryeh, bridged rational philosophy and Kabbalah, revolutionizing Jewish pedagogy and religious anthropology.

Key Life Milestones

1584

Netivot Olam Published

Completed his masterwork on ethical character development and interpersonal virtues.

1592

Audience with Emperor Rudolf II

Conducted historic private discussions on science and philosophy with Emperor Rudolf II in Prague Castle.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Old Jewish Cemetery
Prague, Czech Republic

                         GPS: 50.0894, 14.4172                    

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