Rabbi Yaakov of Kefar Nevoraia
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| רבי יעקב איש נבוריא | |
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| Rebbe Yaakov Ish Nevoraia, Jacob of Kefar Nevoraia, Rabbi Yaakov of Nabratein | |
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| Nabratein | |
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| An Amora. |
Rabbi Yaakov of Kefar Nevoraia lived during the 3rd or 4th generations of Amoraim. Twice he issued improper Halachic rulings based on his own interpretation of the verses. Once permitting the son of a non Jewish woman to be circumcised on Shabbos and a different time requiring fish to undergo the Shichita slaughtering process. Both times he was given Malkos by Rabbi Chagy. Both times he accepted his punishment graciously declaring as he was being lased "whip me with your lashes since I have a to learn from them for the future".
Teachings
When Rabbi Yaakov of Kefar Nevoraia was in Tzur he taught that silence is the best praise for Hashem. Just like a perfect diamond the more it is praised the more it subtracts from its true value, so too any praise of Hashem limits His true perfection.
Rebbe Yaakov Ish Nevoraia also spoke out against the appointment of elders for the money they had given to buy the positions.
More Photos
- Kever Rabbi Yaakov of Nabratein Photo Gallery
