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FrontRow · Nov 5, 2026

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An extraordinary *166-year-old manuscript written in the holy handwriting of the Ben Ish Chai, Rav Yosef Chaim of Baghdad*, is heading to auction! Dating back to approximately 1860, these *8 handwritten pages* contain the Ben Ish Chai's original notes for a hesped (eulogy), complete with his personal corrections, additions, and revisions. Unlike a finished manuscript, these pages offer a fascinating glimpse into how one of the greatest Sephardic Torah giants developed his divrei Torah! 📜 *View thi
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