Assaban , Mordecai

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Rabbi and author, born in Morocco in 1700, died in Aleppo around 1760. Chief rabbi of Livorno, he emigrates to Jerusalem around 1729, where he remains about thirty years; he is the author of a « Widdouï » (confession of sins) entitled « Zovéa'h Toda », and enjoys a great reputation as a kabbalist.

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ASSABAN(), MORDECAI

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Rabbin et auteur ; né au Maroc en 1700 et mort à Alep vers 1760. Il fut grand rabbin de Livourne, et émigra à Jérusalem vers 1729, où il demeura pendant trente ans. Il fut l'auteur d'un "Widdui" (confession de péchés), intitulé "Zobeaḧ Todah." Assaban était renommé comme cabaliste.

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