Rabbi Joseph Caro was a prominent Jewish scholar born in 1488 in Portugal. He is best known for his work, the Shulchan Aruch, which is a comprehensive code of Jewish law. This influential text has been widely used by Jewish communities around the world and serves as a guide for daily religious practices. Caro later moved to Safed, a city in modern-day Israel, where he became a leading figure in the Kabbalistic movement. He was deeply involved in the spiritual life of the community and contributed to Jewish thought until his death in 1575. His legacy continues to impact Jewish law and tradition today.