Moshe Alshich

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1508 – 1593

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Who was Moshe Alshich?

Moshe Alshich, also spelled Alshech, known as the Alshich Hakadosh, was a prominent rabbi, preacher, and biblical commentator in the latter part of the 16th century.

The Alshich was born in 1508 in the Ottoman Empire, and was the son of Hayyim Alshich. He later moved to Safed where he became a student of Rabbi Joseph Caro. His students included Rabbi Hayim Vital and Rabbi Yom Tov Tzahalon. He died in Safed in 1593.

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Born
1508
Also known as
  • Moses Alshekh
Died
1593

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on July 23, 2013

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