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Leaf in the Holy Handwriting of Rabbeinu the “Ben Ish Chai, ” from a Derashah on Parashat Beshalach. Within the manuscript is an explanation on the sweetening of the Gevurot and the annulment of Pharaoh’s power at the redemption. [1] leaf, written on both sides, containing Torah teachings in the holy handwriting of Rabbeinu, Rabbi Yosef Chaim, the Ben Ish Chai. 21 and 20 lines. From Siach Chaim on Parashat Beshalach, printed in Otzrot Chaim, vol. V (Ahavat Shalom Institute, Jerusalem). The Ben Ish Chai, Rabbeinu Yosef Chaim of Baghdad (1835–1909), a luminary of the exile and one of the great leaders of the nation. Author of important and profound Sefarim. One of the foremost halachic decisors and kabbalists of his generation, who was also a leader, Darshan, and Paytan. His halachic rulings were accepted and became widespread throughout the Jewish diaspora. Good condition.