Yom Tov Algazi

1727–1802 (age 75)

Biography

Yom Tov Algazi (1727–1802) was revered for his deep knowledge of Torah and halacha, offering spiritual leadership that guided numerous students and communities.

He is remembered at the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, where his legacy of devotion to learning still inspires.

Also buried at Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Isaac-Meir Levin
1893–1971 (age 78)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Avraham Englard
1910–1976 (age 66)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Yitsḥaḳ Zeʼev Yadler
d. 1917
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Yitsḥaḳ Zeʼev Yadler was a member of the community whose memory is preserved.
Israel Aharoni
1882–1946 (age 64)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Israel Aharoni, zoologist and chronicler of the Levant’s wildlife, inspired generations of naturalists.
Hugo Herrmann
1887–1940 (age 53)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Yeḥiʻam Ṿaits
1918–1946 (age 28)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Yeḥiʻam Ṿaits belonged to a generation committed to building a resilient community.