Meyuchas. Notation and signature of mekubal Rav Yisrael Yaakov Algazi - Olilot Efraim. Amsterdam, 1810

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Meyuchas. Notation and signature of mekubal Rav Yisrael Yaakov Algazi - Olilot Efraim. Amsterdam, 1810

Olilot Efraim - Drashos for the Yomim Tovim and simchos, by Rav Shlomo Efraim Luntschitz.

• Owner notation on title page, written and signed by Rav Yisrael Yaakov Algazi

Rav Yisrael Yaakov Algazi (1680-1757) was the son of Rav Yom Tov. He moved to Yerushalayim in 1737. He was a leading dayan and marbitz Torah in Yerushalayim, a Rosh Yeshivah in the kabalistic Beis El Yeshivah in the times of Rav Gedalya Chiyun and the Rashash. In 1756, he was appointed rav of Yerushalayim. His works include; S halmei Tzibbur, Shema Yaakov and more. His disciples included the Chida and his famed son, the Maharit Algazi.

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Amsterdam 1810

[1] 123 leaves. 33 cm.

Light blemishes in the title page margins, aging stains. Simple, wood binding that is worn and blemished. Overall fine condition.