Kabbalah in a Surprising Place: Joseph Smith’s Engagement with Jewish Mysticism

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LDS Joseph Smith studied under Jacob Seixas for 6 mo. His uncle the Gabbai & slaver, Moses Seixas founded the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island — Maurice Pinay (@MauricePinay) May 23, 2017

Moses Seixas was also a founder of the Bank of Rhode Island — Maurice Pinay (@MauricePinay) May 23, 2017

This is all coincidence, of course — Maurice Pinay (@MauricePinay) May 23, 2017

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Observant Mormons certainly fall into the category of Bnei Noach, and can relate in a religious way to the respect and reverence that observant Jews have for this great prophet [Noah]. ("Why Russell Crowe Should Play a Mormon Noah," Mormon 'Bishop' Mark Paredes, Jewish Journal, March 31, 2014)

Joseph Smith, founder of Mormonism, was a Freemason who was killed by porch Masons who were angered by his coopting and revising masonic ritual and tradition for his new religion. The rabbis have little to dislike about 'Noahide' Mormonism.

http://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/our-friends-the-mormons/2013/08/29/