Ashkenazi Jewry

With the blessing of the local sages, Rabbi Samson's wife, Rebbetzin Miriam of Speyer, was appointed the head of the yeshiva. Having grown up among scholars and learning Torah from her father and husband, she was invaluable and irreplaceable.

Today marks the anniversary of the Maharam of Rothenburg's capture, as he tried to escape to Israel 733 years ago.