Abba of Jaffa
Appearance
Abba of Jaffa (Template:Lang-he, translit: Abba d'min Yafo) or Adda of Jaffa (אדא דמן יפו, translit: Adda d'min Yafo) was an amora who lived in Jaffa.[1] He is best known for his teaching that the 10 sons of Haman should be read in one breath during the recitation of the Book of Esther on Purim.[2] His son was Rabbi Hiyya.[2]
References
- ^ Hayyim Joseph David Azulai. Birkei Yosef: Orach Chaim, pg. 468.
- ^ a b Aharon Heiman. Toldos Tannaim ve-Amoraim[permanent dead link ], Vol 1., pg. 136.