Rav Hai Gaon

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One of the last Geonim, Rav Hai was the head of the academy at Pumbedeita, Babylonia and lived from 969 until 1038. He authored both a commentary on the Talmud as well as a collection of responsa, plus several other smaller works on focused topics. His father, Rav Sherira Gaon, was his teacher and predecessor as head of the academy. His students included Rabbeinu Chananel and Rav Nissim, the head of the academy at Kairouan.