Bidspirit auction | FAMOUS MORROCAN RABBIS, RABBI YAAKOV

FAMOUS MORROCAN RABBIS, RABBI YAAKOV TOLEDANO, RABBI OF MEKNES, AND RABBI MORDECHAI BIRDOGO – LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION. An appeal for funds for the marriage of a daughter of R. Moshe Azgore, written to R. Chaim Toledano by famous Meknes Rabbis, Rabbi Yaakov Toledano, known as ‘Maharit’ and Rabbi Mordechai Birdogo, known as ‘Marbitz’. Rabbi Yaakov Toledano (1690-1771), son of Rabbi Moshe Toledano and disciple of Rabbi Moshe Birdogo, known as ‘Mashbir’. Headed a Yeshiva that produced famous Morrocan rabbis. Dayan in Meknes from 1730 and a leading Morrocan rabbinical figure. Rabbi Mordechai Birdogo (1715-1762), son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Birdogo (known as ‘Mashbir’), succeeded his brother as Dayan in Meknes, where he taught many disciples. Known as ‘Marbitz’. 1 side. 14.5 x 16.5 cm. Good condition.