Rabbi Elazar ben Rabbi Shimon
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|data14 = A fifth generation Tana and a renown kabbalist, the son of Rebbe Shimon bar Yochi.}} | |data14 = A fifth generation Tana and a renown kabbalist, the son of Rebbe Shimon bar Yochi.}} | ||
− | '''Rabbi Elazar''' was the son of [[Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai|Rebbe Shimon bar Yochi]] and one of the main members of the school of the Zohar. He was a fifth generation Tana and a friend of [[Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi]]. When his father was sentenced to death by the Roman government, they both fled hiding in a cave in Pekien for 13 years where the greatest mysteries of the [[Kabbalah]] were revealed to them. After an incident where Rabbi Elazar thought he might of unjustly caused the execution of a man, he accepted upon himself years of suffering. Rabbi Elazar ben Rabbi Shimon created many | + | '''Rabbi Elazar''' was the son of [[Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai|Rebbe Shimon bar Yochi]] and one of the main members of the school of the Zohar. He was a fifth generation Tana and a friend of [[Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi]]. When his father was sentenced to death by the Roman government, they both fled hiding in a cave in Pekien for 13 years where the greatest mysteries of the [[Kabbalah]] were revealed to them. After an incident where Rabbi Elazar thought he might of unjustly caused the execution of a man, he accepted upon himself years of suffering. Rabbi Elazar ben Rabbi Shimon created many prayer under the name Rabbi Elazar Haklair which compose large part of the Kinot and Holiday prayers.<ref>Tosefot Chagiga 13A</ref><ref>Rabbi Chaim Vital in the name of the Arizal, Shar Hakavonot 50B</ref> Rabbi Elazar is buried in Meron in a cave along with his father. His tziyon that was built above the cave, is a frequently visited shrine. Rabbi Elazar's hillulah is celebrated on the 25th of Elul and according to other opinions on the 9th of Tishrai, Erev Yom Kipor. |
==Kabbalist== | ==Kabbalist== | ||
Rabbi Elazar was a master Kabbalist and knowledgeable in the deepest mysteries. He is often mentioned throughout the Zohar. | Rabbi Elazar was a master Kabbalist and knowledgeable in the deepest mysteries. He is often mentioned throughout the Zohar. | ||
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