Abraham Azulai

Authors

Author of several kabbalistic works, most notably Chesed LeAvraham. Born in Morocco, Abraham actualized his dream of emigrating to the land of Israel in 1610. Upon arrival in Egypt, the ship he had traveled with sank after all the passengers had disembarked. In commemoration of this miracle, the signature he used from that point on was in the shape of a ship. He had many prominent descendants, the most famous of whom was the Chida (Hayyim Yosef David Azulai) — his great-great-grandson.

Works on Sefaria

Ba'alei Brit Avram

Mystical commentary compiled by a student of Rav Chaim Vital in the 17th century and first published in the 19th century.

Ohr HaChammah on Zohar

17th-century commentary on the Zohar compiled in Hebron by Rabbi Avraham Azulai.

Chesed LeAvraham

17th-century work on various topics by Rabbi Avraham Azulai.