What is another word for acharonim?
Pronunciation: [ɐt͡ʃˈaɹɒnɪm] (IPA) 
Acharonim is a Hebrew term used to describe Jewish scholars and leaders who lived from the 16th century onwards. Synonyms for Acharonim include "later authorities," "recent sages," and "post-medieval scholars." These individuals continued the tradition of Jewish scholarship that began with the Talmudic rabbis and continued with the medieval commentators. They produced works that clarified and explained the Talmud, the codes of Jewish law, and the philosophical and ethical teachings of Judaism. The Acharonim were innovative in their approach to Jewish learning and applied critical thinking to traditional texts. They influenced Jewish life and thought in many ways and continue to be studied and respected today.
