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24 Sides - novelties - in the handwriting of the renowned genius Rabbi Yaakov Dovid Willowski, THE RIDBAZ - 24 Sides - novelties - in the handwriting of the renowned genius Rabbi Yaakov Dovid Willowski, THE RIDBAZ R. Yaakov Dovid Willowski, known by the acronym RIDBAZ (1845-1913), was one of the greatest Talmidei Chachomim and Rabbinical leaders of his era. He served as Rav in various important communities in Lithuania including Izballin, Bobruisk, Vilna, Vilkomir and Slutzk. In 1903, he immigrated to the United States serving initially as a Rav in New York and later in Chicago. His tenure in America was tumultuous, and he suffered greatly from boorish, uncouth individuals, particularly those who resisted his heroic efforts to improve the kashrus of the meat industry. Eventually he immigrated to Eretz Yisroel settling in Tzfas. His many works include his Nimukei Ridvaz, and a commentary on the entire Talmud Yerushalmi.