Letter from Abraham he-Ḥaver b. Šabbetay (first half of 12th century), head of the Jewish community in Minyat Ziftā, to the Egyptian Nagid Moses b. Mevoraḵ, congratulating the recipient for his success in dealing with the Jew hater Šippeṣ, with a metaphorical reference to Haman and Mordechai. Regards are sent to the recipient\u2019s sons, Mevoraḵ and Judah, and also to his mother, on behalf of the writer\u2019s son. <\/p>"
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