Jacob Emden
German rabbi
Jacob Emden, also known as Ya'avetz, was a leading German rabbi and talmudist who championed traditional Judaism in the face of the growing influence of the Sabbatean movement. He was acclaimed in all circles for his extensive knowledge. Wikipedia
Born: June 4, 1697, Altona, Hamburg, Germany
Died: April 19, 1776 (age 78 years), Altona, Hamburg, Germany
Children: Meshullam Solomon
Parents: Tzvi Ashkenazi