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'''Meir Auerbach''' (1815–1878) was president of the Jewish court at [[Koło]], and author of "Imrei Bina" (Words of Wisdom). He immigrated to [[Palestine]] and was appointed the first [[Ashkenazi Jews|Ashkenazi]] [[Chief Rabbi]] of [[Jerusalem]] |
'''Meir Auerbach''' (1815–1878) was president of the Jewish court at [[Koło]], and author of "Imrei Bina" (Words of Wisdom). He immigrated to [[Palestine]] and was appointed the first [[Ashkenazi Jews|Ashkenazi]] [[Chief Rabbi]] of [[Jerusalem]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Born in [[Kowel]], Poland, into the [[Auerbach (Jewish family)|Auerbach]] family of rabbis, he became rabbi of his hometown at the age of 25. |
Born in [[Kowel]], Poland, into the [[Auerbach (Jewish family)|Auerbach]] family of rabbis, he became rabbi of his hometown at the age of 25. |
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In 1846, Auerbach was appointed president of the Jewish [[beth din|beit din]] in [[Koło]], where he served for nine years. Later he moved to [[Kalisz]], where he served as a rabbi and engaged in commerce. In his sermons, he encouraged members of his congregation to immigrate to [[Palestine]], to "start the process of redemption." In 1858, Aurbach traveled to the [[Holy Land]] and settled in Jerusalem. His position in Poland was filled by Rabbi [[Chaim Elozor Wax]] |
In 1846, Auerbach was appointed president of the Jewish [[beth din|beit din]] in [[Koło]], where he served for nine years. Later he moved to [[Kalisz]], where he served as a rabbi and engaged in commerce. In his sermons, he encouraged members of his congregation to immigrate to [[Palestine]], to "start the process of redemption." In 1858, Aurbach traveled to the [[Holy Land]] and settled in Jerusalem. His position in Poland was filled by Rabbi [[Chaim Elozor Wax]]. |
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In Jerusalem, Auerbach found many [[kollel]]s, each working for the benefit of their own communities. There was no organization to handle general Jewish affairs, such as paying the salaries of rabbis, paying Turkish military taxes, and dealing with Turkish officials. In 1866, Rabbi Auerbach with Rabbi Shmuel Salant organized a central committee to represent the interests of all the Ashkenazim, while the [[Sephardi Jews|Sephardim]] managed their affairs under the leadership of the [[Hakham Bashi]] of Jerusalem. |
In Jerusalem, Auerbach found many [[kollel]]s, each working for the benefit of their own communities. There was no organization to handle general Jewish affairs, such as paying the salaries of rabbis, paying Turkish military taxes, and dealing with Turkish officials. In 1866, Rabbi Auerbach with Rabbi Shmuel Salant organized a central committee to represent the interests of all the Ashkenazim, while the [[Sephardi Jews|Sephardim]] managed their affairs under the leadership of the [[Hakham Bashi]] of Jerusalem. |
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Meir Auerbach (1815–1878) was president of the Jewish court at Koło, and author of "Imrei Bina" (Words of Wisdom). He immigrated to Palestine and was appointed the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem.
Biography
Born in Kowel, Poland, into the Auerbach family of rabbis, he became rabbi of his hometown at the age of 25.
In 1846, Auerbach was appointed president of the Jewish beit din in Koło, where he served for nine years. Later he moved to Kalisz, where he served as a rabbi and engaged in commerce. In his sermons, he encouraged members of his congregation to immigrate to Palestine, to "start the process of redemption." In 1858, Aurbach traveled to the Holy Land and settled in Jerusalem. His position in Poland was filled by Rabbi Chaim Elozor Wax.
In Jerusalem, Auerbach found many kollels, each working for the benefit of their own communities. There was no organization to handle general Jewish affairs, such as paying the salaries of rabbis, paying Turkish military taxes, and dealing with Turkish officials. In 1866, Rabbi Auerbach with Rabbi Shmuel Salant organized a central committee to represent the interests of all the Ashkenazim, while the Sephardim managed their affairs under the leadership of the Hakham Bashi of Jerusalem.
Rulings
Minhag Yerushalayim
In his sefer, Imrei Binah, Rabbi Auerbach promulgated the wedding custom known as Minhag Yerushalayim, which does not permit musical instruments to be played at a wedding in Jerusalem proper in deference to the Holy Temple which lies in ruins in that city. According to this custom, only percussion instruments are allowed. Rabbi Auerbach's decision was accepted by Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin, and later Rabbanim of Jerusalem.[1] Today most Ashkenazi and Hasidic weddings in Jerusalem follow this custom, although some rabbis (notably Rabbi Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg) are lenient and allow musical instruments. Sephardim and some Hasidic groups such as Ger are not included in this custom.
Kosher etrogs
Rabbi Auerbach and Rabbi Shmuel Salant, considered the Balady citron, cultivated in the Arab village of Umm el-Fahm, as the most kosher etrog.[2][3]
References
- ^ Cohen, Moshe. "A Chasene In Yerushalayim". mostlymusic.com. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
- ^ Kuntres Pri Etz Hadar (Jerusalem תרל"ח)
- ^ HaLevanon 13 no 42 Letter by Rabbi Meir Auerbach