RabbiḤaim Pinto (1748–1845) was the leading rabbi in the seaport city ofEssaouira,Morocco, known in his lifetime as Mogador, Morocco.[1] Rabbi Pinto, himself born into a distinguished rabbinic family, had four sons, Rabbi Yehouda also known as Rabbi Haddan, Rabbi Yossef, Rabbi Yehoshiya and Rabbi Yaacov.
Annually, on the anniversary of Rabbi Pinto's death, (26 Elloul 5605, in theHebrew calendar) Jews from around the world come on pilgrimage to pray at the rabbi's grave in theold jewish cemetery of Essaouira.[2][3]
Rabbi Pinto is remembered as a man whose prayers were received in heaven in such a way that miracles resulted.[4][5]
TheChaim Pinto Synagogue, the building that was Rabbi Pinto's home, office and synagogue is preserved as an historic site.
Rabbi Pinto's followers and descendants have a number of synagogues worldwide, including thePinto Center synagogue onPico Boulevard inLos Angeles, California, which was founded by Rabbi Yaacov Pinto.[6]
Contemporary descendants include RabbiYishayahu Yosef Pinto.[7]
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