Rabbi Yonah Teomim-Frankel

Hebrew name: קקיון דיונה

Years: 1595–1669

Primary city: Metz

Biography

Rabbi Yonah Teomim-Frankel was a leading 17th-century European rabbi and author of the talmudic commentary Kikayon DeYonah. He held rabbinic posts in several major communities, including Brisk, Vienna, and Metz. His life was marked by upheaval due to the Chmielnicki massacres, which is reflected in his writings.

Works

  • Kikayon DeYonah

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