Rabbi Yossi ben Kisma
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'''Rabbi Yosi ben Kisma''' was a third generation Tana and one of the leaders of his generation, although he is mentioned only once in the Mishna. He lived and spread Torah in Caesarea. Once he rejected great wealth, preferring instead to remain in a city of sages. Rabbi Yosi ben Kisma was well respected by the Roman Government and was one of the Sages that ruled against any Jewish rebellion. When he passed away, his funeral was attended by many leading Roman officials. Rebbe Yosi ben Kisma is buried in Meron. | '''Rabbi Yosi ben Kisma''' was a third generation Tana and one of the leaders of his generation, although he is mentioned only once in the Mishna. He lived and spread Torah in Caesarea. Once he rejected great wealth, preferring instead to remain in a city of sages. Rabbi Yosi ben Kisma was well respected by the Roman Government and was one of the Sages that ruled against any Jewish rebellion. When he passed away, his funeral was attended by many leading Roman officials. Rebbe Yosi ben Kisma is buried in Meron. | ||
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==Value of Torah== | ==Value of Torah== |