Tzvi Ashkenazi
Tzvi Ashkenazi | |
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Oil portrait of R. Tzvi Hirsch Ashkenazi painted in 1714, during his visit to England. The portrait is currently held at the Jewish Museum London. | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1656 |
| Died | 2 May 1718 (aged 61–62) |
| Children | Jacob Emden |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Yahrtzeit | 1 Iyar |
Tzvi Hirsch ben Yaakov Ashkenazi (Hebrew: צבי אשכנזי; 1656 – 2 May 1718), known as the Hakham Tzvi after his responsa by the same title, served for some time as rabbi of Amsterdam. He was a resolute opponent of the followers of the self-proclaimed messiah, Sabbatai Zevi. He had a chequered career due to his independence of character. He visited many lands, including England, where he wielded much influence. His responsa are held in high esteem.