Nissim Chaim Moshe Mizrachi

Rabbi Nissim Chaim Moshe Mizrachi was born in Jerusalem in 1690. Born with just the first name Moshe, his two other names were added when, as an adult, he was arrested by Turkish authorities hoping to extort money from the Jewish community. In 1744, he was appointed Rishon LeTzion, the title given to the chief rabbi of Jews living in the Land of Israel at the time. He served in the role for four years, until his death.