David Messas
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Rabbi David Messas 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, 2011 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:
Chalom Messas
Shalom Messas, , was the Chief Rabbi of Morocco from 1961 until 1978, when he made aliyah to become the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, in which position he served until his death...
the former Chief Rabbi of Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
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
Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-Billancourt is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Boulogne-Billancourt is a sub-prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Boulogne-Billancourt....
. He has been the Chief Rabbi
Chief Rabbi
Chief Rabbi is a title given in several countries to the recognized religious leader of that country's Jewish community, or to a rabbinic leader appointed by the local secular authorities...
of Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
since 1995. He died on November 20, 2011 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 TalmudTalmudThe Talmud is a central text of mainstream Judaism. It takes the form of a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, customs and history....
ist Rabbi Isaac Sebbag at the Keter Torah Yeshiva. Rabbi Messas earned degrees in philosophy and general psychology and received several honors, including the Palmes académiquesPalmes académiquesThe Ordre des Palmes Académiques is an Order of Chivalry of France for academics and cultural and educational figures...
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."