Isaac Karo

Male, Deceased Person

1458 – 1535

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Who was Isaac Karo?

Isaac Karo was a famous posek, preacher, Rosh Yeshiva, and physician. He was born in Toledo, Spain and probably died in Jerusalem. He was the uncle and teacher of Rabbi Joseph Karo, author of the Shulchan Aruch.

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Born
1458
Toledo
Also known as
  • Isaac ben Joseph Caro
Nationality
  • Spain
Died
1535
Jerusalem

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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