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Chaim Abraham Gagin
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Chaim Abraham Gagin (1787–1848) was Chief Rabbi of Ottoman Palestine from 1842 to 1848. He was a foremost posek, mekubal, author, and the head of the Tiferet Yerushalaim Yeshiva. One of his notable actions was saving the Samaritans from extermination.
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Chaim Abraham Gagin | |
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Born | 1787 |
Died | 23 May 1848(1848-05-23) (aged 60–61) |
Religion | Judaism |
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Predecessor | Yehuda Navon |
Successor | Yitzhak Kovo |
Position | Chief Rabbi of Ottoman Palestine |
Began | 1842 |
Ended | 1848 |
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