Choni Hameagel

From Zissil
Revision as of 18:00, 15 December 2012 by Dun (Talk | contribs)
Jump to: navigation, search
Choni ha-M'agel
Choni ha-M'agel
Hebrew:
חוני המעגל
Meaning:
Choni the circle drawer
Spelling:
Honi haMeagel, Khoni, HaMa'agel, Hamegael
Kever:
Chatzor, Israel
Hillulah:
5th of Iyyar
Description:
Pre Tanaic Jewish sage known for ability to pray for rain, slept for seventy years.

Family

Choni Hameagel's had two grandchildren both respected Sages who were also known for their ability to pray for rain. Aba Chilkia was a son of Choni's son and Chanan Hanechba was the son of Choni's daughter.

More Photos

 
PrivacyDisclaimer Terms of Use
Share |
Share |
 
Personal tools
Namespaces
Variants
Actions
ZissilSidebarMenu
Navigation
Toolbox