Moses Gaster

Moses Gaster (1856-1939) was a renowned Romanian-born Jewish scholar, theologian, and folklorist. He served as the Haham (spiritual leader) of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Congregation in London. Gaster was a prolific writer and translator, knwn for his contributions to Jewish studies, folklore, and Semitic languages. His work on Rumanian folklore and translations of ancient texts have left a lasting impact on the understanding of Eastern European traditions and cultural heritage.