Isaac Karo

Isaac Karo
Born1458 (1458)
Toledo, Spain
Died1535 (aged 76–77)
probably Jerusalem

Isaac Karo (1458-1535) 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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