A rabbi's tomb near Tlemcen, Algeria

[Piyuta]

I'm searching for information on the history of Jews in Tlemcen, (algeria).
I have heard that there is a rabbi buried outside the city named Hahem Ephraim Al-Nawaqa. I'm not sure if its the right name, all i know is that his grave still exists near Tlemcen. If anyone can give me information on this Rabbi, please email me privately at libi613@hotmail.com or sdavid1libi2@aol.com, or post replies here. It doesn't make a big difference.
Much Thanks,
PIYUTA

[annibal]

Mr Piuta

"Rabbi" in Algerian mean "MY GOD" and he is still alive as by 2003 and watching all of us, if I missundesrtood you, than there are in Telemcen area named after Boumedienne many of tombs.

Connect yourself to http://lexicorient.com/algeria/tlemcen.htm

Tlemcen stands out as a seldom well- conducted example on mixture between Islamic and French architecture. In Tlemcen you'll find the most outstanding mosques of Algeria, and the French part of the city reigns among the nicest in the whole of North Africa. And the altitude of Tlemcen makes the place a nice hideout during the hottest summer months.
When in Tlemcen, you can visit the mosque and tomb built around Sidi Bou Mediene

Good luck

Annibal

[Piyuta]

Rabbi in Hebrew means "my teacher." It is directed to any spiritual leader that made an impact on the community. Above the term rabbi stands the name 'rav', with also the same meaning, but carries on a greater responsibility & respect.

[rhcameron]

Piyuta, doesn't Rabinowicz derive from Rabbi? If so if I recall correctly Rabinowicz means..."teacher who teaches the truth".... Is that correct? ***

[Al-khiyal]

Originally posted by rhcameron
Piyuta, doesn't Rabinowicz derive from Rabbi? If so if I recall correctly Rabinowicz means..."teacher who teaches the truth".... Is that correct? ***

la2, it is not.

Rabinovich and Ravinovitch are versions of the Jewish Status name Rabin from the Polish rabin = rabbi. Variations include Rabinerson, Rabinsohn, Robinsohn, Robinzon, Rabinow, Robinov, Rabinowicz and others.

In Polish names the suffix -owicz means "son of"

So 'Rabinowicz' would mean 'son of (a) Rabbi'

[nesreen]

Piyuta

I found an Algerian Jewish Forum for you here

http://www.zlabia.com/



You will find interesting info in here too

http://www.britannica.com/ebc/article-9072685