Kever Yonatan Ben Uziel Amuka
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|title = Kever Yonasan Ben Uziel | |title = Kever Yonasan Ben Uziel | ||
|image = [[File:00000129 zivug in amuka.jpg|215px|alt=Shemaya HaNasi]] | |image = [[File:00000129 zivug in amuka.jpg|215px|alt=Shemaya HaNasi]] | ||
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|data4 = קבר יונתן בן עוזיאל עמקה | |data4 = קבר יונתן בן עוזיאל עמקה | ||
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== Rabbi Yonatan Ben Uziel == | == Rabbi Yonatan Ben Uziel == | ||
− | [[File:00000135L grave site yonatan ben uziel.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Grave of Yonanton ben Uziel.]] [[Yonasan Ben Uziel|Rabbi Yonatan Ben Uziel]] was a student of | + | [[File:00000135L grave site yonatan ben uziel.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Grave of Yonanton ben Uziel.]] [[Yonasan Ben Uziel|Rabbi Yonatan Ben Uziel]] was a student of Hillel the Elder and lived in the first century A.D. In the Talmud tractate Sukkah it is written that when birds flew over his head they burned due to the presence of the angels who came to hear Yonason Ben Uziel study Torah. |
Yonason Ben Uziel is best known for his Translation of the Prophets, the “Targum, into Aramaic, the vernacular of his day. The Talmud tractate Megilla writes that he planned to author a translation and commentary on the Ketuvim as well but the heavens prevented this from happening because they did not want him to reveal the secrets of the final redemption. | Yonason Ben Uziel is best known for his Translation of the Prophets, the “Targum, into Aramaic, the vernacular of his day. The Talmud tractate Megilla writes that he planned to author a translation and commentary on the Ketuvim as well but the heavens prevented this from happening because they did not want him to reveal the secrets of the final redemption. | ||
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The Hillulah of Yonason be Uziel falls out on the Chaf Vav Sivan, the 26th of the month. Each year thousands of people visit the Kever throughout this 24 hour period and the surrounding three days. A number of organizations set up stands in the vicinity of the Kever to try to fundraise money. Often there is food given out for free at the Hillulah sponsored by private donors. | The Hillulah of Yonason be Uziel falls out on the Chaf Vav Sivan, the 26th of the month. Each year thousands of people visit the Kever throughout this 24 hour period and the surrounding three days. A number of organizations set up stands in the vicinity of the Kever to try to fundraise money. Often there is food given out for free at the Hillulah sponsored by private donors. | ||
− | == | + | == Location == |
[[File:00000132 grave yonason ben uziel amuka mountain.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Near Biriya forest.]] Amuka is located outside of [[Safed|Tzfat]] in the [[Biriya]] forest, along the road that goes by the [[Bat Yaar Ranch Safed|Bat Ya’ar Ranch]]. There is also a small village, called “Amuka” consisting of several dozen families, within a few minutes walk of the gravesite. | [[File:00000132 grave yonason ben uziel amuka mountain.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Near Biriya forest.]] Amuka is located outside of [[Safed|Tzfat]] in the [[Biriya]] forest, along the road that goes by the [[Bat Yaar Ranch Safed|Bat Ya’ar Ranch]]. There is also a small village, called “Amuka” consisting of several dozen families, within a few minutes walk of the gravesite. | ||
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+ | [[File:00000136 yonatan ben uziel in amukah.jpg|thumb|150px|left|In midst of Amukah.]] To get to Amuka from Tzfat, visitors must drive or take a cab as there are no buses that drive by the area. Drivers drive north out of Tzfat, cross over the Biriya junction and continue northward into the Birya forest. At the traffic circle, the [[Ibikur Neighborhood Safed|Ibikur neighborhood]] is to the right of the junction and the road that goes left, westward, reaches Amuka. Signs help direct visitors who must park along the side of the road and walk down the path to the gravesite. | ||
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+ | A trail also leads out of the [[Old City Safed|Old City]] to Amuka. Hikers are advised to obtain a good map or directions before embarking on the walk. | ||
Kever Yonasan Ben Uziel is located on the side of the mountain, west of the ancient village. | Kever Yonasan Ben Uziel is located on the side of the mountain, west of the ancient village. | ||
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=== Amuka Cows === | === Amuka Cows === | ||
− | [[File:00000130 cow drinking faucet yonaton ben uziel.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Drinking from restroom faucet.]]There are many cows that roam around in Amuka, often in the vicinity of the Kever | + | [[File:00000131 cow amongst olive trees amuka.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Cows in Amuka.]] [[File:00000130 cow drinking faucet yonaton ben uziel.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Drinking from restroom faucet.]]There are many cows that roam around in Amuka, often in the vicinity of the Kever. |
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==More Photos== | ==More Photos== | ||
<gallery widths=180px heights=120px perrow=4 caption="Kever Rabbi Yonasan ben Uziel Photo Gallery"> | <gallery widths=180px heights=120px perrow=4 caption="Kever Rabbi Yonasan ben Uziel Photo Gallery"> | ||
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File:00000738 kippah on roof kever yonaton ben uziel.jpg | File:00000738 kippah on roof kever yonaton ben uziel.jpg | ||
File:00000761 inside kever yonason ben uziel.jpg | File:00000761 inside kever yonason ben uziel.jpg | ||
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