Rabbi Oshiya Zeira Dman Chevraya
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Rabbi Oshiya Zeira and his brother Rav Chananya moved to Eretz Yisroel arriving while Rabbi Yochanan was still alive. Rabbi Yochanan wished to give them Smicha but despite all his efforts it did not actualize. When he became sorrowed by this, Rabbi Oshiya Zeira and Rav Chananya explained to him that it was most probably due to their lineage from the 'House of Ali HaKohen' who was cursed that none of his descendants would live long lives. Since they did not receive Smicha they continued to be labeled as a 'Chaver' and when both brothers are referenced to together they are called 'Chavarahem shel Rabbanan' - 'friends of the Sages'. | Rabbi Oshiya Zeira and his brother Rav Chananya moved to Eretz Yisroel arriving while Rabbi Yochanan was still alive. Rabbi Yochanan wished to give them Smicha but despite all his efforts it did not actualize. When he became sorrowed by this, Rabbi Oshiya Zeira and Rav Chananya explained to him that it was most probably due to their lineage from the 'House of Ali HaKohen' who was cursed that none of his descendants would live long lives. Since they did not receive Smicha they continued to be labeled as a 'Chaver' and when both brothers are referenced to together they are called 'Chavarahem shel Rabbanan' - 'friends of the Sages'. | ||
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+ | In Eretz Yisroel, Rabbi Oshiya Zeira married the daughter of Rabbi Shmuel br Rav Yitzchak. In merit of his father-in-law Rabbi Oshiya Zeira was included in the Kidush Hachodesh ceremonies. | ||
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+ | In the end Rabbi Oshiya Zeira did receive Smicha and the title 'Rebbe'. In Eretz Yisroel we find him in the presence of the leading sages Rav Ami, Rav Asi and Rabbi Zaira. | ||
Once he spoke out against the Nassi | Once he spoke out against the Nassi |
Revision as of 08:54, 30 March 2014
Rabbi Oshiya Zeira Dman Chevraya (אושעיא זעירא דמן חבריא) was a third generation Babylonian Amora and a descendant of Ali HaKohen. He was a student of Rav Yehuda and Rav Huna and a friend of Rabba. Originally living in Naharda Rabbi Oshiya Zeira Dman Chevraya moved to Eretz Yisroel with his brother Rav Chananya. He was given the title 'Zeira Dman Chevraya' since he was the youngest of the students in the Yeshiva and to differentiate him from a different Rav Oshiya who lived at the same time.
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Failed Smicha
Rabbi Oshiya Zeira and his brother Rav Chananya moved to Eretz Yisroel arriving while Rabbi Yochanan was still alive. Rabbi Yochanan wished to give them Smicha but despite all his efforts it did not actualize. When he became sorrowed by this, Rabbi Oshiya Zeira and Rav Chananya explained to him that it was most probably due to their lineage from the 'House of Ali HaKohen' who was cursed that none of his descendants would live long lives. Since they did not receive Smicha they continued to be labeled as a 'Chaver' and when both brothers are referenced to together they are called 'Chavarahem shel Rabbanan' - 'friends of the Sages'.
Marriage
In Eretz Yisroel, Rabbi Oshiya Zeira married the daughter of Rabbi Shmuel br Rav Yitzchak. In merit of his father-in-law Rabbi Oshiya Zeira was included in the Kidush Hachodesh ceremonies.
Amora
In the end Rabbi Oshiya Zeira did receive Smicha and the title 'Rebbe'. In Eretz Yisroel we find him in the presence of the leading sages Rav Ami, Rav Asi and Rabbi Zaira.
Once he spoke out against the Nassi
Kever Rabbi Oshiya Zeira Dman Chevraya
Rabbi Oshiya Zeira Dman Chevraya is buried in the cliffs outside Achbara in the ruins of Chakuv based on the testimony of Rabbi Chaim Vital in the name of the Arizal.