Lot 74
Manuscript – Halachic Responsum by Rabbi Shlomo Michael Yonah from Italy
Handwritten pamphlet. Halachic responsum, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Shlomo Michael Yonah. Torino (Italy), 17th of Tamuz 1770.
A long responsum on the laws of Brit Milah – concerning the father's obligation to the Mohel to circumcise his son. The writer discusses at length all the aspects of the subject and towards the end of the responsum he brings an interesting story from his own city: "I heard and will tell… the story that happened with Rabbi Yitzchak Brachya Canton when he was the rabbi of this place…".
Rabbi Shlomo Michael Yonah, one of the leading Torah geniuses in Italy in the 18th century. Brother-in-law of Rabbi Yechiel Chaim Troyes Av Beit Din of Vercelli. First he lived in Alessandria in Italy where he became very attached to the Chida when he visited Italy. Afterward, he was appointed Av Beit Din of Torino. In that position, he exchanged letters of friendship and esteem with the Chida. In one letter he wrote a special verse of praise in honor of the Chida in which he calls himself "The youngest among the youngest of the youngest of his disciples". The Chida held Rabbi Yonah also in high esteem and wrote to him with extreme fondness. See attached material.
[7] pages. Good condition, spotting and light wear.
