Arriving in Jerusalem from Morocco in 1742, Rabbi Attar established a study hall in this building together with a women's section.

In a room at the back of the men's section is where, according to tradition, Rabbi Attar would study with Eliyahu Ha-Navi.

A number of years ago, a mikveh was uncovered near the stairs which lead to the women's section, confirming a long-standing tradition of its existence.

It is named after Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar's magnum opus, the Ohr ha-Chaim, a popular commentary on the Pentateuch.

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