Rabbi Avraham Dov of Avritch

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Rabbi Avraham Dov of Avritch was a rabbi from Ukraine, first in Chmielnik and later in Zhitomir. In 1830 he moved to Eretz Yisroel and became the head Ahskanazi rav of Tzfas. During the 1837 earthquake, Rabbi Avraham Dov foresaw the desater moments before it ocured and managed to save many from his congrigation who were in midst of the Mincha prayers. His book the Bas Ayin on the Torah is well respected in Chasidik circles. Rabbi Avraham Dov of Avritch is buried in the Tzfat cemetery.

 
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