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One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Louis Ginzberg and Gotthard Deutsch (1901–1906). "BACHARACH, ABRAHAM SAMUEL". In Singer, Isidore; et al. (eds.). The Jewish Encyclopedia . New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Its bibliography: - Kaufmann, Jair Chajim Bacharach und Seine Ahnen, pp. 1–4, 16–22, 1896.
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