R. Yaakov Reischer – Intellectual Profile

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R. Yaakov Reischer
Name
R. Yaakov b. Yosef Reischer, R. Yaakov Backofen
ר' יעקב בן יוסף ריישר
Dates1670?-1733
LocationPrague; Germany
WorksMinchat Yaakov (including: commentary on Torat HaChattat, commentary on Shulchan Arukh Hilchot Niddah and Kunteres HaSefekot, responsa), Chok LeYaakov (commentary to Shulchan Arukh Hilchot Pesach), Shevut Yaakov (responsa), Iyyun Yaakov (commentary on aggadot in Ein Yaakov)
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  • Name – R. Yaakov b. Yosef Reischer, R. Yaakov Backofen
    • Hebrew name – ר' יעקב בן יוסף ריישר
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  • Dates – 1670?-1733
  • Location – Prague; Germany
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