Kaf HaChaim
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Kaf HaChaim is a comprehensive Sephardic halachic work by Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer that systematically compiles and rules on Jewish law with extensive reliance on earlier authorities and kabbalistic sources.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Kaf HaChaim canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kaf HaChaim Context triple: [Shulchan Aruch commentaries, majorCommentary, Kaf HaChaim]
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A.
Orach Chayim
Orach Chayim is a section of Jewish law that primarily deals with daily religious practices, prayer, Shabbat, and festivals.
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B.
Sha'ar HaRachamim
Sha'ar HaRachamim is the eastern gate of Jerusalem’s Old City walls, historically associated with messianic and eschatological traditions in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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C.
Shaar HaBechinah
Shaar HaBechinah is a section of the medieval Jewish ethical work Chovot HaLevavot that focuses on contemplating the natural world to recognize and appreciate God's wisdom and providence.
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D.
Kol Hayaty
Kol Hayaty is a popular Arabic pop song by Egyptian singer Amr Diab, known for its romantic theme and catchy melody.
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E.
Eitz Chaim
Eitz Chaim is a term commonly referring to Jewish educational institutions or texts, often associated with traditional Torah study and religious scholarship.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kaf HaChaim Target entity description: Kaf HaChaim is a comprehensive Sephardic halachic work by Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer that systematically compiles and rules on Jewish law with extensive reliance on earlier authorities and kabbalistic sources.
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A.
Orach Chayim
Orach Chayim is a section of Jewish law that primarily deals with daily religious practices, prayer, Shabbat, and festivals.
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B.
Sha'ar HaRachamim
Sha'ar HaRachamim is the eastern gate of Jerusalem’s Old City walls, historically associated with messianic and eschatological traditions in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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C.
Shaar HaBechinah
Shaar HaBechinah is a section of the medieval Jewish ethical work Chovot HaLevavot that focuses on contemplating the natural world to recognize and appreciate God's wisdom and providence.
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D.
Kol Hayaty
Kol Hayaty is a popular Arabic pop song by Egyptian singer Amr Diab, known for its romantic theme and catchy melody.
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E.
Eitz Chaim
Eitz Chaim is a term commonly referring to Jewish educational institutions or texts, often associated with traditional Torah study and religious scholarship.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Jewish legal code
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Sephardic halachic compendium ⓘ halachic work ⓘ |
| approach | integration of halacha and Kabbalah ⓘ |
| audience |
Sephardic Jews
NERFINISHED
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halachic decisors ⓘ students of Jewish law ⓘ |
| author | Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOnTeachingsOf |
Arizal
NERFINISHED
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Ben Ish Chai NERFINISHED ⓘ Rashash NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Sephardic halachic literature
ⓘ
rabbinic literature ⓘ |
| cites |
Ben Ish Chai
NERFINISHED
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Etz Chaim NERFINISHED ⓘ Magen Avraham NERFINISHED ⓘ Pri Megadim NERFINISHED ⓘ Rema NERFINISHED ⓘ Shulchan Aruch NERFINISHED ⓘ Taz NERFINISHED ⓘ Zohar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| covers |
Orach Chaim
NERFINISHED
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Yoreh Deah NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| denomination | Sephardic Judaism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasis |
preservation of Sephardic minhagim
ⓘ
stringencies based on Kabbalah ⓘ |
| followsTraditionOf |
Ben Ish Chai
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Sephardic poskim ⓘ |
| genre |
halachic commentary
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responsa-style analysis ⓘ |
| language | Hebrew ⓘ |
| methodology | systematic compilation of halachic rulings ⓘ |
| notableFor |
Sephardic customs
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detailed practical rulings ⓘ extensive citation of earlier sources ⓘ heavy use of kabbalistic material ⓘ |
| placeOfComposition | Jerusalem NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryFocus | Jewish law ⓘ |
| reliesOn |
earlier halachic authorities
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kabbalistic sources ⓘ |
| religion | Judaism ⓘ |
| structureBasedOn | Shulchan Aruch NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
Shabbat laws
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daily prayer laws ⓘ festival laws ⓘ kashrut laws ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 19th–early 20th century ⓘ |
| usedAs | practical halachic guide ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Sephardic communities worldwide
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Sephardic rabbinic courts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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