Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz
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Revision as of 14:27, 8 October 2017
Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz (1760-1816) authored the Be'er Mayim Chayim, which is now also used as a reference to him. He served as a rabbi in the communities of Mohilev, Batishan, Kishinev. In Kishinev he suffered great opposition forcing him to relocate to Chernovitz. In 1813 Rabbi Chaim moved to Tzfas.
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Early Life
Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz was born in 1760 near Butchatch, Galicia. Has father R' Shlomo was known as a righteous individual.
Teachers
He studied under Rabbi Shmelke of Nikolsburg, Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and the Maggid of Mezritch. He also studied under Rabbi Yissachar Dov from Zlatshov.
Kever Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz
Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz is buried in a cave in the old Safed cemetery.
Hillula of Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz
27th of Kislev
More Photos
- Kever Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz - Be'er Mayim Chayim Photo Gallery
