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- ↑ "Jdische Familienforschung (Berlin, Germany : 1924-1938)" . Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ The Book of Destiny – Toledot Charlap – Chapter XXVI
- ↑ King David Dynasty [see note 77]