Moshe ben Machir

Moshe ben Machir was a prominent figure in 16th-century Judaism, serving as a rabbi and kabbalist in the city of Safed. During this time, Safed was a major center of Jewish learning and mysticism, and Moshe ben Machir was an active participant in this vibrant intellectual community.

Moshe ben Machir's most enduring legacy is his authorship of the book Seder haYom, a significant work that has had a lasting impact on Jewish prayer and ritual. Notably, Seder haYom is the source of the Modeh Ani prayer, a morning prayer that has become an integral part of Jewish daily worship. Through his writings, Moshe ben Machir has left a lasting imprint on Jewish tradition and continues to be remembered as an important contributor to the rich spiritual heritage of Safed.