Midrashim [sermons]
AUCTION 66 |
Thursday, November 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 3
(ABUHATZEIRA, YA’AKOV)
Midrashim [sermons]
Morocco: Late 19th century
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $2,500
A collection of homilies by R. Ya’akov Abuhatzeira, transcribed here by the Rabbi’s senior disciple, Masoud ben Yihye Adahan.
R. Ya’akov Abuhatzeira (1806-80) was the leading Moroccan Rabbi of the 19th century. Also referred to as the Abir Ya’akov he is the grandfather of the venerated Baba Sali. In 1879 R. Ya’akov Abuhatzeira embarked on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. While passing through the city of Damanhour in Egypt he became ill and passed away. He was buried there and his tomb has became a holy site for prayer to this day.