David HaLevi Segal

David ha-Levi Segal
דוד הלוי סגל
Postcard of Segal by Meir Kunstadt, early 1900s.
Born1586
Volodymyr, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
DiedFebruary 20, 1667(1667-02-20) (aged 80–81)
Lviv, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Resting placeLviv, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Other namesTurei Zahav (Taz)
Known forPosek
Notable work'Turei Zahav' and 'Magen David'
TitleRabbi

David ha-Levi Segal (c. 1586 – 20 February 1667), also known as the Turei Zahav (abbreviated Taz [ט"ז‎]) after the title of his significant halakhic commentary on the Shulchan Aruch, was one of the greatest Polish rabbinical authorities.

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