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Death and Lasting Impact

970:

He always yearned for Jerusalem.

The Journey of Hasdai ibn Shaprut

First Jew in any Muslim country to gain that kind of extensive power and trust.

915 CE- 970 CE

Hasdai's Debut

945:

His knowledge of medicines and poisons attracted attention of court and he was quickly made the Caliph's personal physician.

Job #1

As physician he became confidante and trusted adviser or the king.

Political Ambassador

Became popular in court due to his unusual intelligence and suave.

Sent on high-profile secret missions for the Caliph, which required his tact, discretion and manipulative abilities.

Job #3

Scholar and Patron

Born in Jaen

He enhanced Spain's ability to be an autonomous cultural scientific center by translating medical texts

915:

Upbringing

Raised in Cordova

He established a yeshiva in Spain and appointed Rabbi Moshe ben Hanoch* to oversee it.

Father was rich, pious and supportive of Torah scholars.

Great patron of poets*, who began to flock to Cordova.

Hasdai had private tutors in Hebrew, Latin and Arabic and Judaic studies.

*For more info stayed tuned....

"Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at fifteen your double, and afterthat your friend or your foe depending on his bringingup."

"If one is cruel to himself, how can we expect him to compassionate to others?"

960:

The Khazar Situation

Heard rumors about independent Jewish rule and asked all he came in contact with about it, ferreting out information

Hasdai's Letter

*All correspondences were in Hebrew.

He told Joseph about his status in Cordova and the general Jewish condition.

Joseph's Response

He asked about his kingdom and lineage, and if he had any information about the coming of Moshiach.

Setting the Stage

Jewish Ambassador

Job #2

Extremely hopeful, detailed his own lineage and wanted to maintain contact.

Al-Rahman III ruled Andalusia

He would use influence to alleviate their suffering and they actively turned to him for help.

Made the leader of the Jews of Cordova by Al-Rahman III

Because of his power and influence, Jews perceived this as proof that G-d had not abandoned them

He was unusually tolerant and due to the success of his predecessors was able to devote more time and money to mundane peaceful pursuits.

Establish and maintain contact with Jewish communities as far as Central Asia.

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