Background
Born in Thessaloniki, he was the son of Joseph the Philosopher and brother of Jochebed, Shabbatai Zevi"s last wife.
Born in Thessaloniki, he was the son of Joseph the Philosopher and brother of Jochebed, Shabbatai Zevi"s last wife.
He attracted a considerable following of his own, called Ya‘qōviyīm or Yakubiler. He led his disciples on a pilgrimage to Mecca. He died in Alexandria on his way back.