David Messas

David Messas

Rabbi David Messas (b. July 15, 1934 in Meknes, d. November 20, 2011 Paris[1] ) was the son of Rabbi Chalom Messas the former Chief Rabbi of Morocco who subsequently became the sefardic Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem: He married Dolly Berdugo. Chief rabbi of Geneva for several years; he was elected Chief Rabbi of Paris for several terms and was at the same time Head of the Rabbinical Council. He headed the Ecole Maimonide in Boulogne-Billancourt. He has been the Chief Rabbi of Paris since 1995. He died on November 20 in the morning, after a lengthy illness which did not stop him from active duties. He was 77.His body was flown for burial in the City of Jerusalem on Monday November 21 2011;

From Alpha Omega, May 2001:

"David Messas has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in Jewish thought and teachings. Son of Rav Shalom Messas, head rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Messas firmly established his background in Jewish studies having studied under the eminent Talmudist Rabbi Isaac Sebbag at the Keter Torah Yeshiva. Rabbi Messas earned degrees in philosophy and general psychology and received several honors, including the Palmes académiques for his service to education and the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. Most recently, Rabbi Messas was elected chief rabbi and president of the Rabbinic Council of Paris."[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Décès de Messas, Grand rabbin de Paris. Le Figaro.fr. http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2011/11/20/97001-20111120FILWWW00074-deces-de-messas-grand-rabbin-de-paris.php. Retrieved 11/20/2011. 


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