Karnei Re’em Responsa, by Rabbi Raphael Ankava Av Beit Din of Salé (Morocco), Jerusalem 1910. Colorful title page. Beyond title page, printed inscription in handwriting of author to “perfect scholar” Rabbi Aharon Hasin, including his signature “Raphael Ankava”. Several lengthy erudite glosses in Oriental handwriting, signed “Moshe Egozi” [among scholars of Meknes and Zafra, father-in-law of Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Nachmani].
The Ga’on Rabbi Raphael Ankava (1848-1935), among greatest rabbis of Morocco; from 1880 served as Av Beit Din of Salé, his native city, and many of the rabbis of Morocco were his disciples. Leading Halachic authority in Morocco and in 1918 was appointed as Chief Av Beit Din of Supreme Beit Din in capital city of Rabat, and as chief rabbi of Morocco. Composed many books. Was known as “HaMalach Raphael”, and is referred to by this name in the approbations of the rabbis to this book. (For additional information about him, see attached material).
Recipient of inscription: Rabbi Aharon ben Hasin (1891-1964), author of “Mateh Aharon”; upon recommendation of the author, Rabbi Raphael Ankava, was appointed as rabbi of city El Ksar in Spanish Morocco; from there he relocated and served as rabbi and Chief Av Beit Din of city of Debdou and as Chief Av Beit Din of Essaouira. For additional information about him, see attached material.
[4], 251 leaves. 33.5 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, few tears and wear.