Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad ("Ben Ish Chai", August 27, 1835 - August 13, 1909) was a Kabbalist, preacher, leader, author and one of the most prominent halakhic authorities among the Jews of Islamic countries. Known as Ben Ish Chai
(the Son of a living man) after his book.
(the Son of a living man) after his book.