A report on Joseph Taitazak, Solomon Molcho and Joseph Karo

With such a disposition to asceticism and mysticism, it was but natural that Joseph should become enthralled by the messianic vagaries of Solomon Molcho, whom he supported while preaching at Salonica in 1529.

Molcho became a master Talmudist and biblical exegesist, and then studied the Kabbalah with Joseph Taitazak.

He himself inspired Joseph Caro and Shlomo Alkabetz.

He was also considered one of the greatest Talmudists of his time, with even Joseph Caro invoking his authority.

Passing through Salonica, he met the great kabbalist Joseph Taitazak.

Another promise, that he would merit to die a martyr's death sanctifying God's Name like Rabbi Shlomo Molcho had merited, did not transpire for an unspecified reason.