Hilchoth Shechitah [as per the teachings of Maimonides]

SHABAZI, SHALOM

Yemen

17th century

Manuscript in Hebrew, written in cursive Yeminite hand on paper. * Accompanied by description of manuscript contents prepared by Dr. Shlomo Zucker, Jerusalem.

AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT concerning ritual slaughter as well as the laws of forbidden food, written in a manner of question and answer. R. Shalom Shabazi (1619-c.1720) is undoubtedly Yemenite Jewry’s greatest rabbinic figure. His leadership was instrumental in helping the Jews of Yemen survive severe persecution, while his literary prowess was such that he is regarded as one of the most prized of Jewish poets. His grave in Ta’izz, in the Yemeni Highlands, above the famous port of Mocha on the Red Sea, is revered by Jews and Muslims alike.