ט״ו בתמוז תק״ג
The yahrzeit — 15 Tammuz
The date Verified
Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar passed away in Jerusalem on 15 Tammuz 5503 (July 1743), about a year after arriving in the Land of Israel.
His resting place Verified
He is buried on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Many visit his grave, especially on his yahrzeit.
Common customs General tradition
- Learning a passage of his commentary in his memory
- Lighting a candle and giving tzedakah
- Saying Tehillim
These are general yahrzeit customs, not instructions from his writings. Customs differ between communities; ask your rabbi.