Yiḥya ben Yehudah Tsarum

1842–1917 (age 75)

Biography

Rabbi Yiḥya ben Yehudah Tsarum stood as a guardian of Torah learning, guiding his congregants with deep scholarship and a calm presence during the late Ottoman and early Mandate years.

Known for his patient attention to every visitor, he ensured that Jerusalem's seekers found comfort and direction, drawing on the rich traditions passed through generations.

Also buried at Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

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