Hiloula of Rabbi Haim Pinto
Hiloula of Rabbi Haïm Pinto is the Yom Hillula, or anniversary of the death of Rabbi Haïm Pinto. It is one of the most popular Hiloulas in North Africa. It is celebrated in Essaouira, Morocco.[1]
| Hiloula of Rabbi Haim Pinto | |
|---|---|
 Tomb of Rabbi Haim Pinto | |
| Official name | Hiloula of Rabbi Haim Pinto |
| Observed by | Jews |
| Type | Jewish |
| Significance | Commemoration of the anniversary of death of Rabbi Haim Pinto |
| Observances | Social gatherings |
| Begins | 26 Elul |
Every year, more than 2000 Jewish pilgrims[2] visit the city for a four-days celebration to commemorate the memory of the Rabbi.[3]
History
Rabbi Haïm Pinto (1743–1845) was the chief rabbi of the city of Essaouira, and part of a distinguished rabbinic family.[4] After his death on 26 Elul of the year 5605 of the Hebrew calendar,[4] his mausoleum, as well as his house became places of pilgrimage and Jews from all over the world come to pray in the family synagogue, and at his grave in the old Jewish cemetery of the city.[5]
Tomb of Rabbi Haïm Pinto
Mausoleum of Rabbi Haïm Pinto
Synagogue of Rabbi Haïm Pinto
See also
References
- "Essaouira fête la Hiloula de Rabbi Haïm Pinto". LesEco.ma (in French). 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
- "Rabbi Haïm Pinto, symbole de tolérance judéo-musulmane". Telquel.ma (in French). Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- JTA. "Jews in Morocco celebrate life of Rabbi Haim Pinto". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- Jewish Moroccan folk narratives from Israel. Bar-Yitsḥaḳ, Ḥayah., Shenhar-Alroy, Aliza. Detroit: Wayne State University Press. 1993. ISBN 0-8143-2442-8. OCLC 27223861.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - "Maghreb Arabe Presse: Jews celebrate hilloula of rabbi Haim Pinto western Morocco". 2007-02-13. Archived from the original on 2007-02-13. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
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