RELIGION

Adin Steinsaltz

Talmudic scholar

A prominent rabbi, as well as an accomplished student of physics, chemistry, and mathematics, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz has dedicated his life to introducing his fellow Jews to the wisdom of the Talmud. He is perhaps the most prolific scholar on Jewish texts -- and has translated the Talmud from Aramaic to Hebrew. In late 2018, Steinsaltz and the Koren publishing house released the Steinsaltz Humash, an English version of the rabbi's translation and commentary on the Tanakh -- complete with colored photos, maps, charts, illustrations, and more. (Photo: Director5772 / CC BY-SA 3.0)