Book excerpt: An inspiring account of the life and teachings of Rabbi Yehuda Ben Yakar, a beloved spiritual leader in the Jewish community of Amsterdam in the early 20th century. Written by A.B. Cohen Stuart, a noted scholar of Jewish history and tradition. Brings to life the rich cultural heritage of Amsterdam's Jewish community and its spiritual wisdom. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.