Today, on the 13th of Elul, is the Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad, the Ben Ish Chai (1832-1904).
World renowned Sefardi Posek & Mekubal. Followed his father & grandfather as chief Rabbi of Baghdad.
Mechaber of over 100 works, most famously the Ben Ish Chai on Chumash & Rav Pealim.
