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Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel

1701 – 1771

Chief Rabbi of Israel from 1756 to 1771

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About Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel

Lived 1701 – 1771 (aged 69–70). Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel was a Turkish rabbi.

Raphael Meyuchas ben Shmuel (; 1695?-1771) served as Chief Rabbi of Israel (Rishon l’Zion) from 1756 until his death in 1771.

Meyuchas was born in Jerusalem to the Meyuchas family. His brother was Avraham ben Shmuel Meyuchas. His son was Moshe Yosef Mordechai Meyuchas.

Meyuchas attempted to negotiate a reconciliation between the Karaites and other Jews, and tried to gain admission to Jewish schools for Karaite children. His books include Minchat Bikkurim (Salonika, 1752) a commentary on the Talmud, and Peri ha-Adamah, (Salonika 1752–57, 4 volumes) a commentary on Maimonides's Mishneh Torah.

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Important facts

Born
1701, Jerusalem
Birth century
18th century
Died
1771
Occupation
Rabbi
Nationality
Ottoman Empire
Education
Beit Ya'acov yeshiva

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel?

chief Rabbi of Israel from 1756 to 1771

When was Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel born?

Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel was born in 1701 in Jerusalem.

When did Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel die?

Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel died in 1771.

What was Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel's occupation?

Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel was a rabbi.

What nationality was Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel?

Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raphael Meyuchas ben Samuel

· Wikidata: Q6804208

· DBpedia: Raphael Meyuchas ben Shmuel

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