Joseph Pardo (hazzan) facts for kids

Joseph Pardo was an English hazzan, a special leader of prayers in a synagogue. He lived from about 1624 to 1677. Joseph Pardo moved to London from Amsterdam, where his father, David Pardo, was a respected rabbi.

Joseph Pardo's Writings

Joseph Pardo wrote an important book called Shulhan Tahor. This book was a summary of the first two parts of another famous work, Shulhan 'Aruk, written by Joseph Caro. The Shulhan 'Aruk is a very important guide to Jewish law.

Publishing the Shulhan Tahor

Joseph Pardo's son, David, helped publish Shulhan Tahor. It was printed in Amsterdam in 1686. The book was dedicated to the "Holy Community of London," showing its connection to the Jewish community there. It also had an official approval, called an approbation, from the bet din (a Jewish court) in Amsterdam.

The Shulhan Tahor was very popular and was printed many times. It was reprinted in Frankfort-on-the-Main in 1696, and again in 1713 with extra notes by Moses Isserles. It was also printed in Frankfort-on-the-Oder in 1704.

Family and Later Life

Hazzan Joseph Pardo was married and had two children. His daughter was named Rachel, and she married a man named Isaac. His son was Rabbi David, who helped publish his father's book. David married a woman named Esther Abenatar.

Joseph Pardo passed away in August 1677 in Amsterdam. He was buried in the same grave as his grandfather, Rabbi Joseph Pardo, at a place called Beth Haim of Ouderkerk aan de Amstel.