Creator Bio
Nathan ben Meshullam
12th Century
Nathan ben Meshullam was a communal leader, possibly active in Étampes, France. His father was Meshullam ben Nathan of Melun, a well-known Tosafist (Tosafists are called this because of their additions, or Tosafot, to the Talmud). Nathan and his sons, Joseph and Elijah, participated in the defense of Jews before church officials.
Content by Nathan ben Meshullam
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Letter about the Blois Incident
That which may be revealed I shall communicate to Rabbi Yom Tov, so that he may reveal it by letter to our sacred teacher, that we might give thanks to our Savior Who has inclined the king’s heart in…