Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi
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Revision as of 18:59, 22 December 2012
Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi was a fifth generation Tana who succeed his father Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel II as Nasi. As Nasi he became extremely wealthy and was often compared to the Roman rulers. Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi completed the editing of the Mishnah, finalizing it into its current form.
Kever Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi
There are two opinions regarding the burial location of Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi, either in Tzipori or in Bet Shearim, both sourced in conflicting passages of the Talmuds. It is probable that a tomb was original created for Rebbe in Bet Shearim but since he passed away on a Friday, he was instead buried in Tzipori, where he was located at the time.
Hillula of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi
The yortzite of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi is on the 15th Of Kislev. It is a mid sized Hillulah and hundreds of people visit the kever throughout the night and following day.
More Photos
- Kever Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi Photo Gallery