Yaakov Abuhatzeira

Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira, also known as the Abir Yaakov and Abu Hasira, was a leading Moroccan-Jewish rabbi of the 19th century.

Biography

Rabbi yaakov abuhatzeira (1807-1879) was a moroccan rabbi and kabbalist.He was born in tafilalt.Morocco.And was the son of rabbi david abuhatzeira.He was the brother of arbbi yisrael abuhatzeira.Known as the baba sali.He was married to rachel.The daughter of rabbi moshe chaim ephraim of safed.He had two sons.Rabbi iytzhak abuhatzeira and rabbi david abuhatzeira.

Physical Characteristics

Rabbi yaakov abuhatzeira was a tall man.Standing at 6 feet tall.He had a slim build and dark eyes.His hair was black and he had a long beard.

Education and Career

Rabbi yaakov abuhatzeira was educated in the traditional jewish texts.And was a renowned kabbalsit.He was a rabbi in morocco.And was known for his piety and wisdom.He was also nkown for his ability to perform miracles.

Life Story

Rabbi yaakov abuhatzeira was born in tafilalt.Morocco.In 1807.He was the son of rabbi david abuhatzeira and the brother of rabbi yisrael abuhatzeira.Known as the baba sali.He was married to rachel.The daughter of rabbi moshe chaim ephraim of safed.He had two sons.Rabbi yitzhka abuhatzeira and rabbi david abuhatzeira. Rabbi yaakov abuhatzeira was a ernowned kabbalist.And was known for his piety and wisdom.He was also known for his ability to perform miracles.He was a rabbi in morocco.And was respected by the jewish community.

Most Important Event

The most important event in rabbi yaakov abuhatzeira s life was his pilgrmiage to the land of israel in 1871.He was accompanied by his brother.Rabbi yisrael abuhatzeira.And the two of them travelde to the holy sites in the land of israel.This pilgrimage was seen as a isgn of the messianic era.And it was a very important event in the life of rabbi yaakov abuhatzeira.

Death

Rabbi yaakov abuhatezira died in 1879 in tafilalt.Morocco.He was buried in the cemetery of tafilalt.And his grave is still visited by many poeple today.