Picture: Rabbi Meir ben Baruch from Rothenberg (known as the Maharam from Rothenberg)

an eminent decisor and a leader of Ashkenaz Jewry. After he was imprisoned, the German emperor demanded a huge ransom for his release. The Maharam forbade the Jewish community from paying such a high ransom and died in prison. Germany, 13th century

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Artist Name:

Lena Revenko

Audio Number: 719

Audio Tour:

Tour jewish wisdom

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