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Rishonim

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  • Takanah of Rabbenu Gershom
    May 1, 1000

    Takanah of Rabbenu Gershom

    A. Prohibition against polygamy,
    B. Prohibition of divorcing a woman against her will,
    C. Modification of the rules concerning Jews who are forced to convert,
    D. Prohibition against reading someone's mail.
  • Polygamy Banned
    May 6, 1010

    Polygamy Banned

    Jewish women gain individual rights.
  • Rambam is born in Cordoba Spain
    Mar 30, 1135

    Rambam is born in Cordoba Spain

  • Completes Mishna Torah
    May 1, 1170

    Completes Mishna Torah

    Code of Jewish law
  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    Achronim

  • Period: to May 1, 1400

    Era of the Rishonim