1. Sefer Chaim Techila, homilies upon the completion of the Torah, by Rabbi Chaim Palagi. Salonika, [1845]. The margin of the title page contains the number 5 – serial number of the author’s publications.
2. Sefer Chaim Techila-Derachav LeMoshe – chronicle of the 1840 Rhodes and Damascus blood libels by Rabbi Chaim Palagi, including the intervention of Sir Moses Montefiore. Salonika, [1845]. The margin of the title page contains the number 6 – serial number of the author’s publications.
First title page with dedication by the Holy author the famous Gaon Rabbi Chaim Palachi .
Both Seforim are Rare.
Rabbeinu the Chabif, Rabbi Chaim Palachi (1788-1868) one of the greatest Sephardic Poskim and Kabbalsist of all time. Was born in Izmir to his father Rabbi Yaakov. On his mother’s side he was a descendant of the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Yosef Raphael ben Chaim Chazan author of "Chikrei Lev", served as his Meshamesh and received his Semicha from him. In his Sefer "Tzava’ah MeChaim", Rabbi Chaim recalls his early years: "May Heaven and Earth be my witnesses that since the day I became knowledgeable until I was twenty years old I would study diligently day and night without any Bitul". Rabbi Chaim studied Torah with Rabbi Pinchas di Shigora. In 1837, Rabbi Chaim was appointed Av Beis Din of the great Beis Din of Izmir and in 1855 was appointed Chacham Bashi of the Jews of Turkey. Rabbi Chaim authored dozens of compositions on all subjects of the Torah.
4,[1], 44, 3 Leaves. 19.7 Cm.
Overall Great condition, few stains and water stains, last couple pages have minor worming, page 34 has a marginal tear, new green binding and leather spine.
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