Abba of Jaffa
Appearance
Abba of Jaffa (Hebrew: Template:Hebrew, translit: Abba d'min Yaffo) or Adda of Jaffa (Template:Hebrew, translit: Adda d'min Yaffo) 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.