Rabbi Yosef di Trani (Maharit)

Rabbi of Constantinople · 1568–1639

Sephardi · EstablishedOttoman, North African & Western Centers

Safed-born son of the Mabit who led the Jews of Constantinople. His responsa are a foundation of later Ottoman halakha.

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