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R. Yom Tov b. Ashbel (Ritva)
Name
R. Yom Tov b. Avraham Ashbel (Ritva)
ר' יום טוב בן אברהם אשבילי (ריטב"א) 
Dates1250?-1330
LocationBarcelona, Saragossa
WorksChiddushei HaRitva, Sefer HaZikkaron, responsa, commentary on Hilchot Nedarim, Hilchot Berakhot, commentary on Haggadah Shel Pesach
Exegetical Characteristics
Influenced byRaah, Rashba
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Background

Life

  • Name – R. Yom Tov b. Avraham Ashbel (Ritva)
    • Hebrew name – ר' יום טוב בן אברהם אשבילי, ריטב"א
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  • Dates – 1250?-1330
  • Location – Barcelona, Saragossa
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