Hayyim ben Joseph Vital

Rabbi, Religious Leader

1543 – 1620

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Who was Hayyim ben Joseph Vital?

Hayyim ben Joseph Vital Safed, 1543 – Damascus, 23 April 1620) was a rabbi in Safed and the foremost disciple of Isaac Luria. He recorded much of his master's teachings. After Vital's death his writings spread having a "powerful impact on various circles throughout the Jewish world."

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Born
1543
Calabria
Also known as
  • Haim Vital
  • Chaim Vital
Religion
  • Judaism
Profession
Died
Apr 23, 1620

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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