Chananel ben Chushiel (Rabbeinu Chananel) was a North African rabbi and talmudist. He is considered one of the first rishonim and studied under the last of the geonim. His family was very likely from Italy and migrated to Kairouan, where he ultimately attained great renown. He served as rosh yeshiva in Kairouan after the passing of his father. He maintained a lively correspondence with the heads of the great yeshivot in Babylonia. He was also successful in business and attained great wealth. His is the earliest comprehensive commentary on the Talmud.
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