Moses Najara I (or Najjara, c 1508 – 1581) was a Turkish rabbinical writer, son of Levi Najara, born probably at Safed. He lived at Damascus, where he was rabbi, and died there in 1581. He wrote a work entitled Leḳaḥ Ṭob (לקח טוב, Constantinople, 1571), and was father of the poet Israel Najara.

Moses Najara I
Personal
Bornc. 1508
Probably Safed,  Mamluk Empire Palestine
Died1581
Damascus, Ottoman Empire
Nationality Ottoman Empire
ChildrenIsrael Najara
ParentLevi Najara
Notable work(s)Leḳaḥ Ṭob
Other namesNajjara
OccupationRabbi, writer

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  •   This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSinger, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Najara". The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls.