Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz
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Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz (1760-1816) authored the Be'er Mayim Chayim, which is now also used as a reference to him. He served as a rabbi in the communities of Mohilev, Batishan, Kishinev. In Kishinev he suffered great opposition forcing him to relocate to Chernovitz. In 1813 Rabbi Chaim moved to Tzfas.
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[edit] Early Life
Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz was born in 1760 near Butchatch, Galicia. Has father R' Shlomo was known as a righteous individual.
[edit] Teachers
He studied under Rabbi Shmelke of Nikolsburg, Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and the Maggid of Mezritch. He also studied under Rabbi Yissachar Dov from Zlatshov.
[edit] Kever Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz
Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz is buried in a cave in the old Safed cemetery.
[edit] Hillula of Rabbi Chaim of Chernovitz
27th of Kislev