Nitai haArbeli
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− | + | Nitai haArbeli was Av Bais Din or vice president of the Sanhedrin following the Macabeen revolt, in the latter half of the 2nd century BCE. Nitai origonated from the city of Arbel and together with the Nasi [[Yehoshua ben Perachya]] formed the second pair of [[Zugot]]. They were both students of [[Yossi ben Yoezer]] and [[Yossi ben Yochanan]]. Their students included Shimon ben Shetach and Yehuda ben Taboy. Nitai haArbeli is buried in Arbel, Northern Israel. | |
==Teachings== | ==Teachings== | ||
− | Nitai haArbeli is known for his teachings in the first chapter of Avos. He says "Distance yourself from a bad neighbor, do not join a wicked person and do not despair from | + | Nitai haArbeli is known for his teachings in the first chapter of Avos. He says "Distance yourself from a bad neighbor, do not join a wicked person and do not despair from suffering". His teaching lining up with the treason of King Yani to the Perushim and his massacre of the Sages. |
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[[Category:Tannaim]] | [[Category:Tannaim]] | ||
[[Category:Tzadikim]] | [[Category:Tzadikim]] | ||
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