He was rabbi at Belgrade, and author of numerous responsa, collected by his son Isaac under the title Edut bi-Yehosef (Testimonies in Joseph) and published at Constantinople, 1711–33.
He served as rabbi in Belgrade, wrote many responsa, compiled by his son Isaac under the title Edut bi-Yehosef (Testimonies in Joseph) and published in Constantinople between 1711 and 1733.