R. Yechiel of Paris and his Messenger, Yaakov, in the Land of Israel

🗺️ The great Tosafist Yechiel of Paris made his way to Eretz Yisrael c. 1260, establishing a yeshiva in Akko (Acre). His messenger, sent out to solicit funds, wrote an account of the holy sites.

You’re reading Stories from Jewish History, a weekly newsletter exploring Jewish thinkers, events, and artifacts, from the famous to the obscure. Last week, we made aliyah along with some three hundred rabbis from France and England, seeking brighter horizons and the special spirituality available to those residing in the Land of Israel. In the decades …