Rav Shmuel HaLevi Kellin zt"l
הרב שמואל בן נתן נטע קעלין זצ"ל
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Known As: Machazit Hashekel
Father's Name: Nosson Nota Kellin
Rav Shmuel HaLevi Kellin zt"l
Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Kellin (1724 – 1806) was the son of Rav Nosson Notah HaLevi and a descendant of Rav Nosson Notah Spira, author of Megaleh Amukos. He was a renowned and holy Talmudist with followers numbering in the thousands. He authored Machatzis Hashekel on Magen Avraham, Orach Chaim; a sefer which has opened the gates to understanding the Magen Avraham.