Aharon of Karlin (I)

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Aaron ben Jacob
Personal
Born1736
Died1772 (aged 35–36)
ReligionJudaism
ChildrenAsher of Karlin (I.)
DynastyKarlin-Stolin

Aharon ben Jacob Perlov of Karlin (1736 – 1772), known among the

Shlomo of Karlin
. Rabbi Shlomo was in turn succeeded by Rabbi Aharon's son, Asher.

Perlov composed and wrote the famous Sabbath hymn Yah Ekhsof (יה_אכסוף) which is still a widely sung part of the liturgy of the Ḥasidim and has recently become popular among non-Hasidim as well. His ethical will and some collectables are printed in the work of his grandson, Aharon ben Asher of Karlin.[1]

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References

  1. ^  One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSinger, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "AARON BEN JACOB OF KARLIN". The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Retrieved 20 December 2012.