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Abraham Sfej

Tunisian rabbi

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About Abraham Sfej

Abraham Sfej was a Turkish rabbi.

Abraham Sfej (; early 18th century – 1784) was an 18th-century rabbinical author. He left his native city of Tunis and settled in Jerusalem, sojourning for a time in Constantinople. He died in Amsterdam while raising money there for the Jewish community of Jerusalem.

Publications Ene Abraham (Amsterdam, 1784), a commentary on the Yad ha-Ḥazakah of Maimonides.

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Important facts

Born
Tunis
Died
Amsterdam
Occupation
Also known as
Avraham ben Yeʼuda‏ Tsefig

Frequently asked questions

Who was Abraham Sfej?

Tunisian rabbi

When was Abraham Sfej born?

Abraham Sfej was born in Tunis.

When did Abraham Sfej die?

Abraham Sfej died in Amsterdam.

What was Abraham Sfej's occupation?

Abraham Sfej was a rabbi.

What nationality was Abraham Sfej?

Abraham Sfej was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abraham Sfej

· Wikidata: Q114064260

· DBpedia: Abraham Sfej

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