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Calaz, Judah
The 1901 Jewish Encyclopedia
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Cabalist and moralist; lived in Algeria, probably at Tlemçen, at the beginning of the sixteenth century. The surname "Kalaẓ" is derived from the Arabic "khallaṣ" (= "collector of taxes"). Kalaẓ, was descended from a Spanish family, members of which settled in Algeria after the expulsion from Spain. A grandson of his, also named Judah, was rabbi at Tlemçen at the end of the sixteenth century. Kalaz was the author of a valuable work on ethics entitled "Sefer ha-Musar" (Constantinople, 1536-37). He frequently quotes the Zohar and other cabalistic works, which he held in great esteem.
Bibliography:
- De Rossi, Dizionario, p. 89, s. Calz;
- Zunz, Z. G. p. 253;
- Steinschneider, Cat. Bodl. col. 1300;
- idem, in J. Q. R. 11:125;
- Neubauer, in R. E. J. 5:47-52;
- Bloch, Inscriptions Tumulaires, p. 20.
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Singer, Isidore, Ph.D, Projector and Managing Editor. Entry for 'Calaz, Judah'. 1901 The Jewish Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tje/c/calaz-judah.html. 1901.
Singer, Isidore, Ph.D, Projector and Managing Editor. Entry for 'Calaz, Judah'. 1901 The Jewish Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tje/c/calaz-judah.html. 1901.
