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It is a code of Jewish religious halachot authored by the Rambam. The Mishneh Torah was compiled between 1170 and 1180. It is said to be one of the Rambam's most respected works.
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It is a vital Halakhic code, composed by Yaakov ben Asher. It is composed of 4 parts.
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Authored by Rabbi Yosef Caro. Detailed commentary on the tur.
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Describes legal code and is known as the code of Jewish law. Authored by Rabbi Yosef Caro, just like the Beit Yosef. it is a book that many rabbis follow.
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Authored by David Halevi Segal. Known as a good authority to follow, but not as good as the Shach (written in 1622). Segal is known as a great author.
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Authored by Shabbatai hakohen. he lived in the 17th century. these rulings are more highly considered than the Taz
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Authored by Rabbi Avraham Gombiner. He lived in Poland. Known for commentary in Magen Avraham and Orach hachaim.
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Actual name is Elijah ben Shlomo Zalman Kremer, also known as the Gra (Gaon Rabbenu Eliyahu). He was a talmudist, halachist, and kabbalist. He was one of the most influential Rabbis in history and certainly one of the most well-known. Many people supported his opinion.
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It is a summary of the Shulchan Aruch. Written by Shlomo Ganzfried. Very popular because of simplicity of text
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It covers the same material as the Shulchan Aruch. It is written by Rabbi Yechiel Michel Epstein. It is a clear, organized summary of each chapter of the Shulchan Aruch and its commentaries.
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It is a work of halachot. Authored by Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, also known as the Chofetz Chaim. The Mishnah Berurah is a commentary on the Orach Chayim, first part of Shulchan Aruch. I did my research paper on the Chafetz Chaim last year
