Joseph Saragossi
Joseph Saragossi, (Hebrew: יוסף סרגוסי) (1460 – 1507) was a Spanish-born rabbi and kabbalist of the 15th and 16th centuries. He is credited with developing Safed into an important Jewish and kabbalistic centre. Due to a legend he is known as Tzaddik ha-Lavan (White Saint) or Tzaddik ha-Tarnegolim (Cockerel Saint.)
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Tomb of Saragossi, Ein Zeitim, Israel. According to legend a Jewish community was saved after praying at this tomb. The ruler of the time was demanding 500 white cocks. | |
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| Born | 1460 |
| Died | 1507 |
| Religion | Judaism |
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