Abbahu

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Abbahu (3rd/4th cent. CE). Jewish Palestinian amora. He held a prominent position in the Jewish community of Caesarea and was well-known for his generosity, wealth, and excellent relationship with the Roman authorities. He issued proclamations and introduced customs such as the order of blessing the shofar on Rosh ha-Shanah.

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