About Eliezer ben-Arhah
Eliezer ben-Arhah was a Turkish rabbi.
Eliezer ben Isaac ben-Arhah was a rabbi in Hebron from about 1615 until his death in 1652. He also resided for some time in Safed and Gaza. His responsa, containing questions from all over Palestine and beyond, demonstrate the wide acceptance of his authority. They also reveal much detail about the lives of the Jews living in the Land of Israel at the time. In 1978 they were published.
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Who was Eliezer ben-Arhah?
Rabbi in Hebron, Kabbalist and doctor
When did Eliezer ben-Arhah die?
Eliezer ben-Arhah died in 1652.
What was Eliezer ben-Arhah's occupation?
Eliezer ben-Arhah was a rabbi.
What nationality was Eliezer ben-Arhah?
Eliezer ben-Arhah was Turkish.
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