Revision as of 13:05, 16 June 2026 by Raphaelwilmowsky(talk | contribs)(Created page with "thumb|The gravesite of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef (right) '''Rabbi Yaakov Yosef HaKohen Katz''', known as '''Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polnoye''', was the foremost disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the author of the first Chassidic work ever brought to print. The year and place of his birth are unknown. Before drawing close to the Baal Shem Tov, he served as rabbi and head of the rabbinical court (''av beis din'') in Sharhor...")
