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Signature of Rabbi Chaim Pinto. Essaouira (Mogador, Morocco), [1803].
Bill of ruling concerning monetary matters, torn and missing upper section, contains conclusion of ruling and signatures of Dayanim.
Holy signature of divine Kabbalist and scholar Rabbi Chaim Pinto (senior) Av Beit Din of Mogador (passed away in 1845). Among most righteous and distinguished personalities of Moroccan Jewry. Arrived in Essaouira (Mogador) as a young orphan where he was disciple of Rabbi Ya’akov Bibas, and soon after became famous as leading Torah scholar of the generation. Following the demise of his rabbi he succeeded him as rabbi of the city despite his young age; established the first local Beit Din and headed a Yeshiva for prominent outstanding students.
Famous as a divine Kabbalist and miracle worker. It is related that heavenly messengers appeared to him and he merited the revelation of Elijah the Prophet. Also famous throughout European countries, from where he was sent requests for prayer. The Chida [Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai] sent him his book Chaim Sha’al [alluding to his name – Rabbi Chaim]. Stories of salvation ascribed to him are well-known among Jews of Morocco [some collected in book Mekor Chaim written by his son Rabbi Moshe Pinto]. His grave in Mogador has been extensively visited from the time of his death until today.
Ga’on Rabbi David ben LeChazan, among righteous scholars of Morocco, Dayan in Beit Din of Rabbi Chaim Pinto, signed alongside signature of Rabbi Chaim Pinto.
Section of leaf, restored and bound. 9.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Professionally restored damage. New binding, gilded imprint.