Saadiah ben Joseph

Saadiah ben Joseph ha-Levi was a 16th-century rabbi from Yemen, known to have resided in the city of Sanaa in 1568. During this time, the Jewish community in Sanaa faced persecution, prompting Saadiah ben Joseph to relocate to Jibla. As a respected figure in his community, his life and work had a lasting impact on those around him.

Saadiah ben Joseph's legacy extended beyond his own writings, as he was also honored by his contemporaries. Notably, the poet Zechariah Dhahiri composed a poem in his honor, which was later included in Dhahiri's notable work, Sefer Hamussar. This tribute serves as a testament to the esteem in which Saadiah ben Joseph was held by his peers, and underscores his significance within the literary and cultural landscape of 16th-century Yemen.