Pri Eitz Chaim

Pri Eitz Chaim - Rav Chaim Vital (1542-1620), Tzvat, Israel; Foremost disciple of Rav Isaac Luria – The Arizal. As a young boy, was educated by the Alsheich HaKadosh, at the request of R’ Yoseph Karo. As head of the Sicilian Jewish community, began writing his first works in Damascus before returning to Tzefat.