16 Shevat · Yahrzeit

Rabbi Yona Navon - Teacher of Rabbeinu Chida

Rabbi Yona ben Chanun Navon was a rabbi of Jerusalem in the 18th century, known as the "Shadar" (from the Hebrew שָׁלִיחַ דְרַבָּנָן — emissary of our sages). He was the author of the book "Nechpa Ba-kesef", and teacher of Rabbeinu Chida (1713-1760). Yahrzeit - 16 Shevat Resting place - Jerusalem He was born in Jerusalem to Rabbi Chanun Navon, who passed away when he was nine years old. His father, Rabbi Chanun, was the son-in-law of Rabbi Yitzchak Zerachia Azulai (father of Rabbeinu Chida). In his youth he studied at the Beit Yaakov Yeshiva under Rabbi Yisrael Meir Mizrachi, author of the book "Shoat Peri Ha-aretz". He was one of the sages of the "Yafeh Anumim" Yeshiva. He also served as head of the "Great Mordechai" Yeshiva. When Rabbi Chaim ben Attar - the Or HaChaim HaKadosh founded the "Knesset Yisrael" Yeshiva, Rabbi Yona Navon began teaching there. From the year 5506 he began to head the Yeshiva. He was then sent to Turkey and Greece, and two years later returned to Jerusalem. His book "Nechpa Ba-kesef" was also printed in Turkey. In Constantinople he brought a book for printing, containing two parts under one title - questions and answers on the work "Arba'ah Turim" (the Tur), an important halachic code compiled by Rabbi Yaakov ben Asher, also known as the Baal HaTurim. Rabbi Yona Navon was an outstanding rabbi to two generations: Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai (the Chida) and Rabbi Yom Tov Algazi. From an early age he taught them to write halachic responsa, as well as to analyze and comment on them. After his return he became a Dayan on the court of Rishon LeTzion. He ascended to the Heavenly Yeshiva on the 16th of Shevat at the age of 47 and was buried in Jerusalem. May the merit of the tzadik Rabbi Yona Navon protect Am Yisrael!

P.S. The photo shows the Chanukah Menorah of his grandson - Rabbi Yona Navon (2). https://dailyzohar.com/tzadikim/1087-Rabbi-Yona-Navon