Moshe Cordovero

Moshe Cordovero, also known as the Ramak, was a central figure in the historical development of Kabbalah. Born in 1522 in Safed, Ottoman Empire (now Israel), he was a prominent rabbi and mystic. Cordovero headed the Talmudic academy of Safed and authored pivotal works on Jewish mysticism, including 'Pardes Rimonim', a comprehensive systematization of Kabbalistic teachings up to that point. His writings attempt to harmonize and explain the Zohar, the foundational work of Kabbalah, and his thoughts laid the groundwork for later Kabbalistic thinking, including the teachings of Isaac Luria, his student. Moshe Cordovero passed away in 1570 in Safed, leaving a lasting impact on the study and understanding of Jewish mysticism.

Books

Ohr Avigdor Tomer Devorah: A New Translation and Commentary on Tomer Devora By HoRav Avigdor Miller