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R. Eliyahu Kramer (Vilna Gaon – GR"A)

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Vilna Gaon
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R. Eliyahu b. Shelomo Zalman Kramer, Vilna Gaon
ר' אליהו בן שלמה זלמן קרמר, הגר"א
Dates1720-1797
LocationLithuania
WorksAderet Eliyahu on Tanakh, Beur HaGRA
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