Rabbi Yochanan ben Nuri

'''Rabbi Yochanan ben Nuri''' was a third generation Tana living during the 1st and 2nd centuries. He was a student of Rabban Gamliel, [[Abba Chalafta|Rabbi Chalafta]] and Rabbi Eliezer be Hurkanus. An older friend of [[Rabbi Akiva]], he often argued with him regarding Halacha. Rabbi Yochanan ben Nuri is quoted around 40 times throughout the Mishana.

==Teachings==
Rabbi Yochanan ben Nuri is well know for his opinion that rice can turn into a state of complete Chametz and can be prohibited from the Torah on Pesach and at the same time can be used to create Matza if done properly.<ref>Talmud Bavli, Pisachim 35A</ref>

==Kever Rabbi Yochanan ben Nuri==
Based on the loose testimony of a single early visitor to the Kever, Yisroel Meir Gabbi and Ohali Tzadikim mark the approximate location of Kever Rabbi Yochanan ben Nuri in Tiberias in a small cave right near the traditional cave of Rav Kahana or according to them; Rav Ami and Rav Asi.


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