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Why are these people called by these names:

  1. Baal Shem Tov / בעל שם טוב
  2. Chazon Ish / חזון איש
  3. Baba Sali / באבא סאלי
  4. Steipler / סתייפלאר
  5. Chofetz Chaim / חפץ חיים
  6. Vilna Gaon / וילנא גאון
  7. Baal Hatanya / בעל הטניא
  8. Levush / לבוש
  9. Aruch Hashulchan / ערוך השולחן

If you can think of any other names - that would also be appreciated!

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  • 10. Shalom L'olam
    – Double AA
    Commented Apr 5 at 20:53
  • Don't forget the Chozeh of Lublin and the Shpoler Zeide
    – shmosel
    Commented Apr 5 at 22:23
  • 2,5,7,8,9: Title of their best known book. 4,6: city of origin.
    – N.T.
    Commented Apr 7 at 12:35

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