Yaakov Anavti
Yaakov Anavti was a prominent Jewish leader and the Chief Rabbi (Hacham Bashi) of the Jewish community in Damascus during the infamous Damascus Blood Libel of 1840. He played a crucial role in defending the community against false accusations of ritual murder, demonstrating immense courage and resilience in the face of brutal persecution and torture.
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Rabbi Yaakov Anavti served as the chief rabbi during the Damascus blood libel incident.
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