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R. Yaakov Chayyim Sofer (Kaf HaChayyim)

Name	R. Yaakov Chayyim b. R. Yitzchak Barukh Sofer ר' יעקב חיים בן ר' יצחק ברוך סופר
Dates	1870-1939
Location	Baghdad; Jerusalem
Works	Kaf HaChayyim, Kol Yaakov, derashot, responsa
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• Name – R. Yaakov Chayyim b. R. Yitzchak Barukh Sofer
  • Hebrew name – ר' יעקב חיים בן ר' יצחק ברוך סופר
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• Dates – 1870-1939
• Location – Baghdad; Jerusalem
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