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Leaf remnants removed from the "binding geniza": two leaves with the signatures of Rabbi Ya'akov Abuhatzeira, the Abir Ya'akov of Morocco, and two leaves related to him and to his family. Four leaf remnants: 1. A piece of paper, with the signature: "Purchased with my money Ya'akov Abuhatzeira". Under the signature are inscriptions with curly signatures, including a signature of "Shlomo Chayun" [Rabbi Shlomo Chayum, Rabbi in Tafilalt, disciple and friend of Rabbi Ya'akov Abuhatzeira]. 2. Lower half of a monetary shtar, from Sunday, the 18th of Iyar 1835, signed by Ya'akov Abuhatzeira. 3. Section of a letter to "The excellent Dayan…R' Ya'akov Abuhatzeira…". 4. A piece of paper with mention of "Avraham son of R' Masud Abuhatzeira". Rabbi Ya'akov Abuhatzeira (1906-1980) - the Abir Ya'akov was known from his youth as an outstanding holy man and Torah prodigy and proficient Kabbalist. Rabbi and Av Beit Din in the Tafilalt community [the central community in the area of the Ziz Valley in Southern Morocco]. When only in his twenties, most of the rabbis of the region submitted to his authority. Rabbi Ya'akov was considered one of the leading Torah authorities of his times and exchanged halachic responsa with leading rabbis throughout North African countries. A holy man, accustomed to miracles, many wondrous stories are told about him; including his distinction in meriting the revelation of Eliyahu (see Ma'ase Nissim, Jerusalem 1968, written according to stories and information heard directly from the Baba Sali and other rabbis of the Abuhatzeira family). His fame also spread among the non-Jewish population and the Muslims would reverently call him "Alchazan el Kabir" [the Great Rabbi]. He died on the way to Eretz Israel and was buried in the city of Damanhur, Egypt. Some of his works: Ginzei HaMelech, Yagel Ya'akov, Yoru Mishpatecha L'Ya'akov responsa, Pituchei Chotam, Bigdei HaSrad, Machsof HaLavan, many more. Dozens of piyyutim were composed in his honor and memory, some common until today among Moroccan Jews. The famous picture of him sitting with his legs crossed, with a holy book in his hands, hangs in numerous homes in Morocco and in Eretz Israel to this day. His sons and grandchildren were renowned for their holiness and Torah knowledge. The most famous are Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, the Baba Sali and his brother Rabbi Yitzchak the Baba Chaki, Rabbi Meir Abuhatzeira the Baba Meir and many other important rabbis and wonder-workers. 4 leaf remnants. Size varies. Fair condition. Damage and tears resulting from the binding process.