1 Iyar · Yahrzeit
Rabbi Yosef Yaakov Sabatka - Yosef Yoske of Dubno
Rabbi Yosef Yaakov (Yoske) Sabatka was a Torah scholar, moralist, and kabbalist; he is often referred to as "Yosef Yoske of Dubno" (or "Joseph ben Judah Jaidel").
Yahrzeit - 1 Iyar
Burial place - Dubno
He was born in Lublin in 1659 to the Av Beit Din and kabbalist Yehuda Yudel of Kovel. He was known for his piety and served as rabbi of the Minsk region, and later, in 1698, became Av Beit Din of Dubno; he passed away there in 1702.
Among his students was Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Kaidanover, author of the work "Kav HaYashar."
Rabbi Yosef Yoske is the author of two works - "Yesod Yosef" and "Neima Kedosha" - and is often referred to by these titles:
Yesod Yosef is an ethical work infused with the kabbalistic teachings of the Arizal. It was first printed in Shklov in 1785.
Neima Kedosha is a Shabbat hymn - with commentaries and teachings - composed by Yosef Yoske; the work also lists recommended conduct and customs.
May the merit of the tzadik protect Am Yisrael!
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Grave: Yosef ben Yaakov Avinu