The Achronim in a Nutshell
When: 1500-now
What: A group of Rabbis that further interpreted torah based on the need for Halachic rulings on new issues that arose as the world began to modernize
Why: while the Rishonim were able to make decisions based on their own interpretations, the Achronim,after the creation of the Shulchan Orech, established the era of Pasak Halacha, which could be applied universally.
Where: Around the globe. This is the first group of Rabbis that are global.
Below is a interactive timeline of major Achronim. Click on each picture to get a full description of each Achron.
What: A group of Rabbis that further interpreted torah based on the need for Halachic rulings on new issues that arose as the world began to modernize
Why: while the Rishonim were able to make decisions based on their own interpretations, the Achronim,after the creation of the Shulchan Orech, established the era of Pasak Halacha, which could be applied universally.
Where: Around the globe. This is the first group of Rabbis that are global.
Below is a interactive timeline of major Achronim. Click on each picture to get a full description of each Achron.
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