Nathan Nata Spira

Nathan Nata Spira
Rabbi Spira's grave in the Remah Cemetery, Krakow
Born1585
Died20 July 1633
NationalityPolish
OccupationChief Rabbi of Kraków
SpouseRoza (Chayes-Altschuler) Spira
ParentSolomon Spira

Nathan Nata Spira (Hebrew: נָתָן נָטָע שַׁפִּירָא;[a] 1585 – 20 July 1633) was a Polish rabbi and kabbalist, who served as Chief Rabbi of Kraków. A student of Meir Lublin, Spira played an important role in spreading Isaac Luria's teachings throughout Poland.[1] Spira was the author of a number of works, most notably the Megaleh Amukot.[2]


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  1. ^ Sherwin, Byron L. (1997). Sparks Amidst the Ashes: The Spiritual Legacy of Polish Jewry. Oxford University Press US. pp. 43 & 65. ISBN 978-0-19-510685-5.
  2. ^ Kayserling, Meyer; Schulim Ochser. "24. Nathan Nata Spira". Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved 26 September 2010.