Creator Bio
Samuel ben Judah ha-Bavli
12th Century
Almost nothing is known about the life of Samuel ben Judah ha-Bavli. He was an Iraqi Jew who lived in Alexandria and, as attested in the two letters of his that are preserved in the Cairo Geniza, was a book collector.
Content by Samuel ben Judah ha-Bavli
Primary Source
Letter to Berakhot
In Your name, O Merciful One.
Peace from skies of heaven, and a lasting memory and glory, and submission of your enemies, and assistance, and all other blessings of the holy and pure Torah; all these…