Jewish Calendar Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10 Shevat, 5783
Jewish Calendar Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10 Shevat, 5783 Yud Shevat Jewish History Passing of the Rashash (1777) Rabbi Shalom Sharabi , known by his name's acronym, the RaShaSH , was born in Yemen, and as a young man immigrated to Israel. He was quickly recognized for his piety and scholarship, especially in the area of Jewish mysticism, and was appointed to be dean of the famed Kabbalistic learning center in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Yeshivat ha-Mekubbalim . He authored many works, mostly based on the teachings of the great kabbalist, Rabbi Isaac Luria, the Ari . Rabbi Sharabi's most famous work is a commentary on the prayerbook, replete with kabbalistic meditations. His mystical works are studied by kabbalists to this very day. He is also considered to be a foremost authority on Yemenite Jewish traditions and customs. Link: What Is Kabbalah Passing of Rebbetzin Rivkah (1914) Rebbetzin Rivkah Schneerson