Dictionary of Jewish Biography. Dan Cohn-Sherbok.
MOSES BEN JOSEPH HA-LEVI — (13th century), philosopher. Nothing is known about Moses life; the suggestion that he was a member of the famous Abulafia family has not been proven. He was highly regarded by joseph b. abraham ibn wakar , and is quoted by Crescas, Albo, and… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Falaquera, Shemtov ben Joseph (Ibn Falaquera) — (c. 1225 95) Philosophical author. Born in Spain, he lived there and in the border provinces of Spain and France. His writings include a defence of Maimonides Guide for the Preplexed, a compi lation of ethical aphorisms, an introduction to the … Dictionary of Jewish Biography
KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
HISTORICAL SURVEY: THE STATE AND ITS ANTECEDENTS (1880–2006) — Introduction It took the new Jewish nation about 70 years to emerge as the State of Israel. The immediate stimulus that initiated the modern return to Zion was the disappointment, in the last quarter of the 19th century, of the expectation that… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
MUSIC — This article is arranged according to the following outline: introduction written sources of direct and circumstantial evidence the material relics and iconography notated sources oral tradition archives and important collections of jewish music… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Chabad-Lubavitch related controversies — This article examines controversial issues involving the Chabad Lubavitch movement. For a more complete examination of Chabad, see the main article. Part of a series on Chabad … Wikipedia
IRAQ — IRAQ, country in S.W. Asia (for period prior to 634 C.E. see mesopotamia and babylonia ). The Diaspora of Iraq was one of the most ancient of the Jewish people. The Jews came to Babylon after the destruction of the First Temple (586 B.C.E.), or… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
History of the Jews in Iraq — Iraqi Jews are Jews born in Iraq or of Iraqi heritage. The history of the Jews in Iraq is documented from the time of the Babylonian captivity c. 800 BCE. Iraqi Jews constitute one of the world s oldest and most historically significant Jewish… … Wikipedia
