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6 November 1862 Birth of David Watt Torrance, pioneer doctor in Tiberias #otdimjh

Posted on November 5, 2015 by richardsh

David Watt Torrance was born 6 November, 1862 on Graham Street in Airdrie, Scotland.  He was the son of Dr. Thomas Torrance and Susan Watt who had many children.  His grandfather was Rev. Robert Torrance who had founded the Auld … Continue reading →

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30 August 1930 Death of Rabbi Ephraim ben Joseph Eliakim of Tiberias #otdimjh

Posted on August 30, 2015 by richardsh

Ephraim ben Joseph Eliakim – A Tiberias Rabbi – from Einspruch, Henry (ed). When Jews Face Christ. The Mediator, Baltimore, MD. 1932 Ephraim’s father was a rabbi in the city of Tiberias, a leading man in the Arabic-speaking Jewish community. Ephraim … Continue reading →

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